- 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, 2021February 14, 2021Cost: $125 per person
Intro to Alpine Climbing
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: 3:1Dates:December 20, 2020January 24, 2021February 27, 2021Cost $125 per personMt. Washington Winter Ascents
Mt. Washington New Hampshire:
Learn the skills from qualified guides to travel above treeline on New England’s tallest peak in wintertime. Skills taught will be gear needed, packing, temperature regulation, use of crampons and and ice axe, layering systems, fueling and hydration strategies, navigation strategies above tree line, and efficient movement strategies.
Ratio 3:1.
Cost: $200
Dates:
December 11, 2020
January 24, 2021
February 13, 2021
Winter Huntington’s Ravine Technical Climb
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 2:1Cost: $250Date: March 26, 2021Winter Backpacking and Camping
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.Contact for more information:

Laurie Watt
Laurie has been the director of Woman’s programs and a year round guide for MMG for the last three years. She guides on Rock, Ice, and Alpine terrain. She has a special gift for making all her guests feel empowered and accomplished every single day. To get in touch with Laurie: email [email protected]
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Mooney Mountain Guides
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Concord, New Hampshire 03301
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