NH has some of the best ice climbing in the world. No previous climbing experience necessary. An average level of fitness is all you need to kick and swing your way up frozen waterfalls.  We will provide all the technical gear and instruction you need.  Areas include Kinsman Notch, Crawford Notch and Franconia Notch.

Dates:

January 9, 2021

February 20, 2021

Cost: $125 per person

Crawford Notch New Hampshire:

Learn different methods and skills for moving up and down in technical terrain.  This course is a great precursor to a winter ascent of the gullies in Huntington’s Ravine or bigger objectives like Mt. Baker or Rainier. We will cover crampon technique, mountaineering ax use, moving on steep terrain, moving on a rope team, lead belaying techniques and use of different snow and ice anchors.

Ratio: 3:1

Dates:

December 20, 2020

January 24, 2021

February 27, 2021

Cost $125 per person

Climb one of the dramatic ravines led by qualified guides.  This is a great way to prepare for bigger mountaineering objectives like Baker, Rainier or Denali.  Skills covered will include traveling in crampons on steep snow slopes and low angle ice, roped travel, use of anchor systems.  In order to participate, you must have some prior experience with rock climbing, indoors or outdoors, AND experience hiking on snow.  You should also have a good level of fitness as this is a long day.

Ratio 2:1

Cost: $250

Date: March 26, 2021

You can actually be warm and quite comfortable camping in winter.  It is beautiful and way less crowded than in the summer. However, camp craft and self care are a whole different animal in winter conditions.  Learn about necessary winter gear, how to pack, what to wear, backcountry cooking, campsite selection and construction.  Pair camping with a 2 or 3 day tour of the trails in the White Mountains for an unforgettable winter experience.

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