Winter Camping Skills

Spend the weekend in a beautiful back country location while learning basic winter travel techniques and low impact winter camping skills. Winter camping is a rewarding experience but requires attention to detail and thoughtful preparation. The focus of the two-day course is to stay warm, dry and comfortable so you enjoy your time in the mountains. Other topics include use of crampons and ice axe, snowshoeing, hypothermia prevention and packing with a purpose. IMCS provides all mountaineering and camping equipment.

This course is intended for first-time winter campers or climbers wanting to enjoy the winter camping experience This is also good fun for a private group or family that want to share a winter camping experience while learning useful skills.

Assessing weather and snow conditions are a big part of winter camping, mountaineering and this course. Any days itinerary may be subject change due to weather and snow conditions.

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.