Backcountry Skiing

White Mountains Guided Skiing & Avalanche Education

We know where the snow is. Let our guides show you hidden stashes and incredible lines.
Avalanche education with the experts.

For current and aspiring backcountry travelers

3 Days
Skills/Techniques

Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Course

Learn to read the winter story of the backcountry. During this three day (24 hour) course, students will develop an understanding and application of tools to help navigate or avoid avalanches. Curriculum includes how to safely prepare for a backcountry trip, movement in avalanche terrain, and human dynamics. Book online!

6 Hours
Skiing

Backcountry Skiing in the White Mountains

Guided backcountry skiing on classic ski trails and varied terrain around the iconic Mount Washington Valley. No previous backcountry skiing necessary; skiers should be comfortable on intermediate or expert slopes.

8 Hours
Skills/Techniques

Avalanche Rescue Course

Avalanche Rescue is for everyone, whether you are just learning how to use your transceiver, an aspiring professional, or a backcountry traveler with many years of backcountry experience. This one-day course is a place to both learn new skills and keep your existing skills sharp. Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the Recreational Level 2 Avalanche Course.

Gift Cards

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.

8 Hours
Mountaineering, Skiing

Alpine Ski Mountaineering

Ski mountaineering requires a number of mountaineering skills such as avalanche awareness, crampon and ice axe use and solid steep ski technique. If you are looking to learn about ski mountaineering or to ski Mt. Washington we offer the full compliment of mountaineering skills training.

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4 Hours or 8 Hours
All Ages
Rock Climbing

Private Guided Rock Climbing

Whether it is a particular skill set or a specific climbing goal, our guides are experienced, knowledegable, and can help you reach your objectives. Tell us what you want to accomplish during your time, and we will customize your day to meet your expectations.

8-10 Hours
Rock Climbing

Alpine Rock Climbing

Looking for more ambitious climbing in New Hampshire? There are dozens of amazing alpine rock climbs throughout the Northeast. For those who have climbing experience, these are the climbs we strive for: Whitney Gilman Ridge, Moby Grape, Pinnacle Buttress, and many others. Book online!

From $975 per 350

3 Days, 8 Hours
Skills/Techniques

Learn to Trad Lead

The Rock Leader Program is intended for experienced climbers who feel ready to jump on the “sharp end”. Leading is a very rewarding and exciting form of climbing, but it can also be dangerous if you have not prepared yourself technically, physically, and mentally.

4 Hours or 8 Hours
All Ages
Rock Climbing

Family Rock Climbing

Are you looking for an enjoyable and successful climbing experience for the entire family? Come join and enjoy a full day or half day of instruction and climbing that is ideal for families with children 17 or younger with any experience level. Book your family rock climbing online!

1 or 2 Days
Rock Climbing

Big Wall & Aid Climbing

Are you looking to up your climbing on some big walls? This two-day course is designed for experienced climbers experience who want to explore the world of aid climbing. Movement in etriers, nutcraft, basic ascending, and cleaning a pitch is the focus of the course. Come train with us!

1 or 2 Days
Skills/Techniques

How to Build Top Rope Anchors

A two-day course offered for gym climbers and recreational climbers interested in learning to set up their own top rope systems. You will learn about various anchor systems, how to evaluate the risks associated with a top rope site, and technical applications.

1, 2, or 3 Days
Skills/Techniques

Anchor Building and Protection Placement

Climbing anchors are the foundation of climbing safety. This hands-on, technical clinic will teach you how to make the most of your gear in all of its different applications. Topics will include proper placement of rock climbing protection, multiple point rock climbing anchors, and more!

Critical Rescue Skills

2 Days
Skills/Techniques

Self Rescue Course

Self-rescue requires the very highest level of technical skills, so it is important that you enter this course with a strong understanding of the fundamental climbing systems. In this course, we strive to provide a working knowledge of a range of skills.

16+ Years Old
Rock Climbing, Skills/Techniques

Gym to Trad

In partnership with MetroRock, Everett. The program starts in the gym to review anchors and rappelling. Then head to North Conway for two days with IMCS guides to learn how to place gear confidently, mock lead, and create a solid foundation for your first time on the sharp end!

Gift Cards

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.