Learn outdoor climbing basics with instruction and gear included
6-8 Hours
Harness, helmet, climbing shoes
Try outdoor rock climbing with an intro course designed for beginners. Learn essential safety skills and movement techniques on a cliff near North Conway, New Hampshire.
Ages 10 and up. Kids under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring lunch or snacks and water.
Cancel 30+ days before booking: reschedule or request a refund. Cancel 14-29 days before: payment can be applied toward another booking. Cancel 13 days or sooner: deposit/payment is forfeited.
Product ID: 8TZTPK
Bring lunch or snacks, water, a rain jacket, and appropriate clothing for the day.
No. Rock Climbing 101 is designed for beginner outdoor rock climbers, and no experience is required.
IMCS provides technical climbing equipment, including a harness, helmet, and rock climbing shoes.
2733 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860
The guides here consistently earn praise for their ability to work with everyone from nervous beginners to advanced climbers pushing their limits. Paul, Ryan, Conrad, and the rest of the team get mentioned repeatedly for being patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely skilled at adapting to different needs. Families with young kids and those with special needs specifically highlight how well the guides adjust their approach, creating successful days for everyone involved. The booking process is smooth, and staff members go out of their way to match clients with the right guide for their situation. What really stands out is the range of expertise available. College groups come back year after year for stress-free trips, intermediate climbers get pushed to tackle bigger objectives like Moby Grape, and complete beginners leave feeling proud of what they accomplished. The technical courses, from top rope setting to big wall climbing, receive the same high marks for thoughtful instruction and real-world application. Cathedral Ledge and other White Mountain locations provide the perfect backdrop, and guides clearly know how to select routes that challenge without overwhelming their clients.
Our 11 year old granddaughters had a private full day rock climbing lesson. They absolutely loved it. They had so much fun. We really enjoyed watching them climb to the top of Square Ledge several times! Everett, their guide, was so personable, patient, encouraging and professional. The girls are looking forward to doing it again! We would recommend Internationally Mountain Climbing School very much!!
Pat Diodati
July 31, 2026
Our 11 year old granddaughters had a private full day rock climbing lesson. They absolutely loved it. They had so much fun. We really enjoyed watching them climb to the top of Square Ledge several times! Everett, their guide, was so personable, patient, encouraging and professional. The girls are looking forward to doing it again! We would recommend Internationally Mountain Climbing School very much!!
Pat Diodati
July 31, 2026
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