Mountaineering, Hiking & Backpacking

Join IMCS for an unforgettable winter climb of Maine’s highest peak, Mt. Katahdin. This two-day, one-night guided expedition offers a challenging and rewarding experience for those seeking to summit Katahdin in the heart of Baxter State Park’s rugged winter landscape.

Discover breathtaking views, alpine ecosystems, and summit New England’s most challenging mountain with professional guides who ensure an unforgettable adventure while navigating the mountain’s notorious weather and terrain.

Gain the primary skills need to travel over ice and snow using crampons and ice axes. You’ll learn to use basic skills to navigate semi steep terrain, avoid hazards, and prepare for Alpine conditions.

A two-day course for experienced mountaineers ready to make the jump to committing and lightweight ascents of alpine snow, ice and mixed climbs. A technical climb of Mount Washington combined with a technical descent will be the focus of this strenuous test of skill, efficiency and strength.

Alpine snow climbing requires the use of a variety of climbing skills to negotiate snow, rock and ice terrain. You should already be familiar with anchors, belaying, knots, and ice climbing equipment. Both days will involve ascents of classic multi-pitch alpine climbs in the White Mountains. Book online!

Are you planning a trip to Alaska, Mt. Rainier, the Alps or South America this summer? This two-day intensive course will cover the skills of knots, friction hitches, roped travel techniques, self arrest, snow and ice anchors and extrication techniques.

Step up your winter climbing experience with a Northern Presidential Range climb. Options include Mt.s Adams, Madison, Jefferson, and Monroe.

Traversing the Presidential Range during the winter is one of the most challenging and difficult mountaineering adventures on the East Coast. Our trip will begin on Mt. Madison in the north and move south towards the highest point on the ridge over the course of three days.

Spend the weekend in the White Mountains during winter learning basic winter travel techniques and low-impact winter camping skills. The focus of the two-day course is to stay warm, dry and comfortable so you enjoy your time in the mountains.

Join IMCS Guide Craig John for an incredible trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, followed by a safari in the world’s cradle of wildlife. Craig John has guided Mount Kilimanjaro over 25 times, and has 60+ high altitude expeditions to Alaska, the Himalaya, the Andes, and beyond.

An exclusive opportunity to climb Mt. Washington with our guides, get a tour of the famous MWOBS weather station, learn from the observers, and spend the night at the summit!

Purchase the perfect gift – an electronic gift card with a value of your choosing! You choose the value, and then your recipient can apply it to any of our guided expeditions, courses, or group climbs. They can book their experience with the schedule that works for them.