Intermediate Ice Climbing
The intermediate level course is for climbers who have taken our basic course or have previous multi-pitch climbing experience. Ice climbing and Alpine climbing require 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. This course will involve ascents of classic multi pitch alpine climbs in the White Mountains.
Topics of instruction will include gear placements (snow, rock and ice), rope management, time management, belay techniques and route finding. After completing these climbs, climbers should be capable of moving on to more difficult alpine routes in Huntington Ravine and throughout the Presidential Range. This may be done as a 1, 2 or 3 day course.

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.

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

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

Click HERE for our Ice Climbing 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

Introductory Ice Climbing

Advanced Ice Climbing

Guided Ice Climbs

Winter Mountaineering