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...an AMGA accredited school with AMGA certified Top Rope Site Managers, Rock Instructors, Rock Guides, and Alpine Guides, and AMGA trained Ski Mountaineering Guides.
Maine's only AMGA accredited Climbing School!
| 2007 Full Day Base Rates for Rock Climbing and Ice Climbing | |||||
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private |
2 people |
3 people |
4 people |
5 people |
| Rock Climbing Acadia / Clifton |
$225.00 | $130.00 | $110.00 | $95.00 | $80.00 |
Rock Climbing |
$240.00 | $140.00 | $115.00 | $100.00 | $85.00 |
| Rock Climbing New Hampshire / Vermont |
$240.00 | $140.00 | $115.00 | $100.00 | $85.00 |
| Rock Climbing Katahdin / Mt. Washington |
$300.00 | $225.00 | $190.00 | ||
| Ice Climbing Acadia / Interior Maine |
$235.00 | $140.00 | $120.00 | $105.00 | $85.00 |
| Ice Climbing New Hampshire |
$265.00 | $140.00 | $120.00 | $105.00 | $85.00 |
| 2 Day Katahdin Winter Summit Ascent | $600.00 | $395.00 | $250.00 | $200.00 | $180.00 |
| Mt. Washington Winter Summit Ascent | $250.00 | $130.00 | $95.00 | $85.00 | $75.00 |
| Mt. Washington Alpine Climbing or Ski Mountaineering | $265.00 | $140.00 | $115.00 | ||
| Extreme Ice Climbing - Grade III, V+ at Willoughby, Cannon, Maineline | $250.00 | $190.00 | |||
| 2007 Half Day Rates for Rock Climbing | |||||
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| Acadia / Clifton | $125.00 | $80.00 | $70.00 | $65.00 | $60.00 |
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Two Day Introduction Ice Climbing
This is an excellent introduction to vertical ice climbing for those with no experience. In this course you will gain confidence, knowledge and a proper foundation for climbing frozen waterfalls. The goals are to provide you with the knowledge and skill necessary to read the ice, learning its many variations in texture and strengths. Also, you will become familiar with the use of crampons, ice tools, and basic rope skills such as knots, belaying and rappelling. Emphasis will be placed on efficient movement over diverse ice terrain, awareness of objective hazards, rope management and understanding the demands of climbing ice in the winter. One day courses typically cover either low angle or steep angle ice climbing techniques depending upon your preference.
Two day courses offer comprehensive instruction in the above and upon completion of this course participants should be a reliable and confident second for an experienced leader.
Available by private arrangement at: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Sunday River/Grafton Notch, ME, Sugarloaf region, Acadia National Park, Camden, and Lake Willoughby, VT. See rate chart.
Two Day Intermediate Ice Climbing
Sharpen your tools for a two days of climbing steeper, more complex climbs. Vertical ice takes on many varied and beautiful forms. Descriptions include mushrooms, bulges, cauliflower, candlesticks, chandeliers, pillars, curtains, smears, and flows. Even the color of ice varies with climate, time of day, temperature, and location. Imagination and experience are the keys to efficient and confident movement on this awe-inspiring terrain. Efficient placement and movement of tools and crampons, resting techniques, placement and removal of ice protection, proper use of ice axe leashes, and incorporating rock climbing movements into your ice climbing are all part of the day's events. Maximum 3:1 ratio.
Available by private arrangement or through scheduled trip.
Locations: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Sunday River/Grafton Notch, ME, Sugarloaf region, Acadia National Park, Camden, and Lake Willoughby, VT. See rate chart.
Steep Ice Classics
Looking to push yourself on some of New England's most difficult ice climbs? How about Maine Line on Mount Kineo (NEI 5+), or one of the many difficult classics at Vermont's Lake Willougby. And then there is Cannon and the historic Black Dike Route or Fafner. Call us and see what's in.
Available by arrangement. See rate chart.
Learn to Lead Ice Climbs
Cut years off your learning curve by learning to do it right the first time (aka: Save your ... Take a Class!). Climbers who are already competent at following Grade 3 climbs should take this class. The course addresses the many details that can change leading a climb from a death defying experience to an enjoyable, calculated risk. The course covers placing protection, building anchors, belaying partners, rope management, getting down, and basic problem solving for when you are in a pinch. We will take you through a skills progression that culminates in you actually leading a climb if you and your guide feel you're ready for it. Some people take this course multiple times.
Available by private arrangement. Locations: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Sunday River/Grafton Notch, ME, Sugarloaf region, Acadia National Park, Camden, and Lake Willoughby, VT
Available by arrangement. See rate chart.
Alpine Snow and Ice Climbing on Mount Washington
Spend two days in the alpine zone climbing famous snow and ice gullies in Huntington Ravine. You don't have to be an expert to enjoy some of the best alpine climbing in the east but you should have completed at least an introductory course prior to this one. As with any winter mountaineering venture, this course is subject to mother nature's variables. Following classic European style, we will spend the night in the warmth of the Harvard Cabin at the base of the ravine where climbers have long spun tall tales of climbing adventures around the world. Can be done as a day climb as well.
First Ascents Ice Climbing In China
Now is the time to plan for your 2008 Expedition!
A unique opportunity to participate in the discovery of a new ice climbing area - akin to the Canadien Rockies but without the extreme cold. In 2002, we journeyed to China to survey the area. What we found was featured in Climbing #133, Great Walls of Ice. With difficulties ranging from mellow Grade 2 to as hard as imaginable, this area in the Sichuan Province of China is destined to become a legendary ice climbing area in the future and leaves plenty of opportunity for first ascents of both water ice and alpine routes at a variety of ability levels. We left over a hundred routes untouched on our last trip and few, if any, other ice climbers have visited the valley. On this trip we will stay with a host family in the village of Rilong and travel daily to the climbing areas. Once you get to China, the approaches are easier than most New England climbs, often climbing through mountain meadows. Just stay away from the "friendly" Yaks. Next winter we are seeking 2 - 4 motivated individuals to join us. Let it be you!
