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| Winter Programs
2007/2008 |
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Ice
climbing and mountaineering are activities that involve risk. Here
at IMCS we recognize that people want to learn how to identify and
manage the risks associated with climbing during the winter and spring
seasons. We stress safety awareness and promote personal responsibility.
Our programs aim to provide you with the knowledge to move efficiently
over varied terrain, evaluate future partners and select appropriate
climbs. Learn skills that will enhance your mountain experiences. |
| 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. |
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| For overnight trips we also provide tents, sleeping
bags, compression stuff sack, stoves, food, fuel and camping fees.
Climbers need to provide backpack, 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. |
Day
Rates for Privately Arranged Courses
& Guided Climbs |
| Cost |
Group Size |
Ratio (climber:guide) |
Note |
| $250 |
Private (weekend) |
1:1 |
prices listed are
per person per day
with one guide |
| $225 |
Private (midweek) |
1:1 |
| $165 |
Group of Two |
2:1 |
| $135 |
Group of Three |
3:1 |
| $115 |
Group of Four |
4:1 |
| $100 |
Group of Five |
5:1 |
| $90 |
Group of Six |
6:1 |
| $135 |
Group of Six |
6:2 |
prices listed are
per person per day
with two guides |
| $135 |
Group of Seven |
7:2 |
| $115 |
Group of Eight |
8:2 |
| $115 |
Group of Nine |
9:2 |
| $100 |
Group of Ten |
10:2 |
| $100 |
Group of Eleven |
11:2 |
| $90 |
Group of Twelve |
12:2 |
| Rates for Privately Arranged "Feature" Climbs |
| $250 |
Alpine Climbs in Huntington Ravine
(South, Odell's, Pinnacle, Central, Yale, Damnation, North) |
| $275 |
"Hard Man" climbs on Cathedral Ledge
Repentance, Remission |
| $275 |
Climbs on Cannon Cliff
(Black Dike, Fafnir, Quartet, Hassig's Direct) |
| $300 |
Climbs at Lake Willoughby
Tablets, Twenty Below Zero, Crazy Diamond, Promenade,
Last Gentleman, Mindbender
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In addition to Cannon Cliff and Lake Willoughby we are happy to arrange privately guided climbs in other climbing areas throughout New England. These include: Kinsman Notch, Rumney, Smuggler's Notch, Evan's Notch and others.* |
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*Please note: Clients must provide transportation for our guides to these remote areas or a fee for mileage will be added. |
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Tipping of guides is customary and always appreciated |
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