- Mountaineering
- 8-10 Hours
Join us for a Mt. Washington winter ascent with professional guides watching out for your safety! This rigorous experience is open to beginners who are ready for a challenge. Book online!
Climbing Courses & Activities for All Abilities and Skill Levels
This one-day course is an introduction to waterfall ice climbing and general mountaineering. It is best suited for novice winter climbers. The first half of the day will be spent learning about the equipment, crampons, ice axes, anchors and belays and the second half will be on application. Book online!
- Ice Climbing
- 9+ Years Old
- 1 Day
Special Events & Programs
MWV Ice Fest
Climbing. Connection. CommunityFebruary 2-4, 2024
Sponsored by ARC’TERYX, the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest offers skills clinics, gear demos, workshops, and evening events. Climbers and guides hail from across the U.S. and Canada to participate in this celebration of ice climbing, mountaineering, and alpinism.
Mount Washington Observatory Overnight
Exclusive OpportunityJanuary 13-14, 2024
Join IMCS guides for an ascent of Mt. Washington with a one night stay in the famous Mount Washington Observatory. Includes an educational tour of the Observatory, hot dinner and accommodations at the summit.
Women's Ice Weekend
Learn Finesse from the BestMarch 9-10, 2024
Led by IMCS guide Jeni Calzaretta, Women’s Ice Weekend is a unique chance to dive into the sport of ice climbing with other women in a small group setting, providing for personalized instruction and camaraderie.
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What We Do
First time climbers through SAR professionals rely on IMCS for the level of expertise that only we can provide. No goal is too ambitious, no height is unattainable.
Location is Essential
The Mount Washington Valley is our playground for ice/rock climbing, skiing, and mountaineering. Its unique ecology allows for four seasons worth of mountain sports and skills.
Experience Matters
For over 45 years, we have been guiding and instructing climbers, skiers, hikers, and professionals. Our international mountain guides come from diverse backgrounds but all have a passion for the mountains and the ways we play in them.
Join Us for a Climbing Adventure in North Conway!
We were privileged to spend three days in the Whites with Dodge, our all-star guide. Dodge was a humble, kind, focused, thorough, and overall fantastic guide. I could not recommend him more highly and would not hesitate to send my mom and sisters up a mountain with him. Overall, very happy with our IMCS experience and will not soon forget these past three days in New Hampshire. Thank you Dodge and Paul.
– Eric B • Tripadvisor
First of all, IMCS is awesome. This is my 3rd year doing a private ice climb with them. Did some mixed climbing with an incredibly awesome guide named Jon. IMCS has incredible, professional, and safe guides who will do whatever they can to assist you and teach you. Asides from that IME is an awesome store with upbeat and helpful staff who will guide you with all your gear needs. Use IMCS, they're the best!!
– Daniel B • Tripadvisor
Very knowledgable and patient instructor. Easy access to some beautiful learning terrain. My kids and I felt completely safe the whole time. FYI: My youngest and I are not big fans of high places, so feeling safe was a big deal.
– Mark L • TripAdvisor
IME is the real thing, run by real climbers. I shop here, I use the climbing school, I sell my second hand gear so I can get new toys. Extremely nice, helpful people. Whatever you interest is in the outdoors, stop by the place. Make it a pilgrimage. Ask questions, take a class, go on one of their treks in the Himalaya, or just hang out after your Mt Washington summit.
– Joe M • Tripadvisor
Has all the latest gear, plus imported rugs, clothes, etc from Nepal. Basement is a consignment shop with excellent, clean clothes, boots, etc. at a fair price. Good place to get serviceable second hand technical clothing at way below price for new.
– Betsy H • Tripadvisor
Went on an intro to ice climbing trip over the weekend and loved it. I was extremely impressed with both of our guides and the facility. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. While all three members in our group were novices, they worked with us to ensure that it was a great experience.
– Aaron B • Tripadvisor