1 Day Intermediate Mountaineering Course

If you have some experience or you have taken the basic mountaineering course, our intermediate mountaineering course will bring you to the next level. We'll cover the dynamic nature of the medium (snow and ice), how to assess conditions and weather, and the fundamentals of avalanche science and safety. You'll also learn how to use your equipment most efficiently (When should those crampons be on my feet and when should they be on my pack? When do I switch out the hiking poles for the ice axe? What is roped terrain?) Your judgment is your most important skill in the mountains, and we will help you understand how your decisions affect your safety.
During the day we will also expand on the fundamentals of evaluating terrain. This may include travel on more technical third, fourth and fifth class terrain using a variety of methods and techniques to ensure safety and efficiency. We will evaluate descent options like rappeling, glissading and the plunge step. T

If you are comfortable with ice axe and crampon use and have some winter experience, or you are looking to head to the big mountains, we have advanced courses to bring you to the next level.

This course meets on day 1 at 8:30 AM weekdays and 8:00 AM weekends and Holidays.

Be sure to read our Gear List for our winter programs HERE

1 Day Basic Mountaineering Skills

2 Day Basic Mountaineering Skills, with ascent of Mount Washington

3 Day Basic Mountaineering Skills, with overnight and ascent of Mt. Washington

2 Day Advanced Mountaineering Skills, with overnight and technical ascent of Mt. Washington

Intermediate Mountaineering

Northern Presidentials

1 day Ascent of Mt Washington

Mt Washington Observatory Overnight

Presidential Range Traverse

Glacier Skills Crevasse Rescue

Winter Camping Skills

Avalanche Courses

Ski Mountaineering

Click HERE for our Mountaineering Course Price List

We offer scheduled courses, clinics and trips for climbers of all levels of experience and ability. All of the climbing programs we offer may be booked by private arrangement for individuals or groups. Private guiding allows your needs to be addressed in a personalized manner and has proven to be an excellent way for individuals and groups to learn at a pace you direct. Our guides are flexible and love a new adventure. Tell us what you want to accomplish during your time with us and chances are good we can arrange it. We want your climb to be a safe and enjoyable experience

Prices are determined by the ratio of climbers to guides. Course cost includes rental of all technical gear required for safe and instructional participation. In the winter we provide boots, crampons, ice axe(s), harness, helmet, ropes, and snow & ice protection.

For overnight trips we also provide all communal gear including tents, stoves, food for main meals, fuel and camping fees. Climbers need to provide backpack, sleeping bag and pad, additional food, fluids, personal items and appropriate clothing

The proper clothing is vital if you are to enjoy the program. Please take the quote "Cotton Kills" seriously. Cotton is NOT suitable for use in the mountains in winter. Please check the gear list we have provided to make sure you are prepared.