Guided Winter Mountaineering Ascent of Mount Washington
Build practical winter mountaineering skills on a guided Mount Washington climb
Duration
8 hours
Includes
Boots, crampons, ice axe
Highlights
Step into a rigorous winter mountaineering day on Mount Washington, where your guide focuses on the decisions that matter in serious alpine terrain. Practice foundational skills as you climb above timberline, from winter navigation to using crampons and an ice axe.
- Practice crampon and ice-axe techniques with your guide
- Learn winter navigation and self-arrest techniques
- Climb above timberline on the Northeast's highest peak
What's Included
- Mountaineering boots
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Gear fitting at the gear check
Important details
- Arrive at 7:00am for a gear check and fitting
- Requires physical preparation for a rigorous all-day winter mountaineering experience
- Expect serious conditions above timberline; weather and route may vary with conditions
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are available for cancellations 30+ days before booking. Cancellations 13 days or fewer before booking forfeit payment.
Product ID: AHBRRE
FAQs
No previous mountaineering experience is required for this guided Mount Washington ascent.
Requires physical preparation and appropriate equipment for a rigorous, all-day winter mountaineering experience.
Practice winter navigation, crampon and ice-axe techniques, and self-arrest with your guide.
Meeting details
International Mountain Climbing School, 2733 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
Related locations
Mount Washington
Admission includedStanding at 6,288 feet above sea level, Mount Washington commands the skyline of northern New Hampshire with a presence that is both humbling and magnetic. The wind bites even in summer, the light shifts constantly, and on clear days the view stretches across five states. Whether you reach the summit by foot, cog railway, or auto road, Mount Washington rewards every approach with raw alpine scenery found nowhere else in the Northeast.
