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Leading the way...

Directed by Jon Tierney internationally recognized IFMGA guide with 25 years of local and worldwide experience.

• Since 1994 •
One of the earliest climbing schools in the US to become AMGA accredited.

• Since 2007 •
Accredited to the highest standards of the Professional Climbing Instructors Association who require all staff to be individually trained and certified.

 


2012 Base Rates and Course Schedule

Discover Climbing! Rock, Snow or Ice in Maine, New Hampshire, and beyond!

Family Climbs, Climbing Instruction, and Guided Climbs
Available Daily!!

Acadia, Camden, Clifton, North Conway Rates
Ratio
Half Day *
Full Day
Ratio
Half Day *
Full Day
1:1
$140.00
$250.00
6:2
$70.00
$100.00
2:1
$90.00
$140.00
7:2
$60.00
$95.00
3:1
$75.00
$120.00
8:2
$55.00
$90.00
4:1
$70.00
$100.00
9:2
$50.00
$85.00
5:1
$65.00
$90.00
10:2
$45.00
$80.00
6:1
$60.00
$85.00
11:2
$45.00
$75.00
12:2
$45.00
$70.00
* Half day rates available in Acadia, Camden and Clifton.
Family Climbs (available in Acadia, Clifton and Camden)
Up to 4 family members

Half Day - $199.00
Full Day - $320.00

up to two additional family members may be added for $30.00 each for half day, $40.00 each for full day. Larger families contact us.
 
Guided Technical Alpine Climbs on Katahdin, Cannon, Willoughby

Ratio

Cannon or Lake Willoughby Ice Climbing

Cannon or Katahdin
summer Rock Climbing

Katahdin winter  
1:1   $290.00 $290.00 $350.00  
2:1   $175.00 $175.00 $200.00  
3:1   $140.00 $140.00 $175.00  
 
Special Request for IFMGA level guide add $50.00 to total daily rate
 
Guided Hiking Trips

Ratio

Acadia year round

Baxter State Park summer

 
Half Day*
Full Day
  Summer Day  
1:1 $100.00 $210.00   $260.00  
2:1 $60.00 $110.00   $135.00  
3:1 $50.00 $85.00   $105.00  
4:1 $40.00 $70.00   $85.00  
5:1 $35.00 $60.00   $75.00  
6:1 $35.00 $55.00   $65.00  
 

* Half day rates available Memorial Day - Columbus Day in Acadia National Park.

Open Enrollment Training Course Schedule
January  
 
Ice Climbing, Mountaineering and Backcountry Skiing available daily by arrangement
7 Mount Washington Guided Ascent
$150.00
8 Ice Climbing Experience - Sunday River, ME
$150.00
4 - 13 Ecuador Intro to High Altitude Mountaineering with Ascent of Illiniza and Cotopaxi
$2595.00
4 - 17 Ecuador Intro to High Altitude Mountaineering and Glacier School with Ascents of Illiniza, Cotopaxi and Cayambe
$2995.00
4 - 20 Ecuador Intro to High Altitude Mountaineering and Glacier School with Ascents of Illiniza, Cotopaxi, Cayambe and Chimborazo or Antisana
$3295.00
26 (even) Avalanche Rescue Skills Tune Up
$15.00
February  
 
Ice Climbing, Mountaineering and Backcountry Skiing available daily by arrangement
4 Mount Washington Guided Ascent
$150.00
5 Ice Climbing Experience - Sunday River, ME
$150.00
3 - 4 AIARE Level I Complete Introduction to Avalanche Awareness and Rescue, Mount Washington Valley
$275.00
11 - 12 Katahdin Winter Weekend Ascent
$230.00
21 - 25 Katahdin Mountaineering Week
$895.00
24 - 27 AIARE Level II The Next Step - Snowpack and Stability Assessment, Katahdin
$395.00
     
March  
 
Ice Climbing, Mountaineering and Backcountry Skiing available daily by arrangement
3 - 4 Wilderness First Aid  
3 - 4 Katahdin Winter Weekend Ascent
$230.00
9 - 11 AIARE Level I Complete Introduction to Avalanche Awareness and Rescue, Sugarloaf
$275.00
9 - 11 Mountaineering Skills Weekend
$395.00
15 - 20 Backcountry Skiing in the Chic Chocs of Quebec
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22 - 31 Rock Climbing Private Guiding in Joshua Tree
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April  
TBA

Rock Climbing Private Guiding in Red Rock, NV

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May  
TBA

Rock Climbing Private Guiding in Red Rock, NV

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19 - 25 Wilderness First Responder  
19 - 25 Wilderness EMT Upgrade  
26 - 28 Acadia Rock Climbing 3 Day Intensive
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June  
TBA

PCIA Single Pitch Climbing Instructor Course

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2012 Youth Summer Camp Schedule

July  
1 - 7

Mountains and Sea Multisport Adventure Camp (ages 13-17)

$895.00
1 - 7

RockPro I Climbing Camp (ages 13-17)

$895.00
8 - 14 Mountains and Rivers Multisport Adventure Camp (ages 13-17)
$895.00
8 - 14

RockPro I Climbing Camp (ages 13-17)

$895.00
9 - 13 Young Explorer's Adventure Day Camp
(ages 9-12), Orono/Bangor/Acadia
$325.00
9 - 13 Young Explorer's Adventure Overnight Camp (ages 9-12), Orono/Bangor/Acadia
$525.00
9 - 13 Wild Monkey Adventure Day Camp
(ages 6 - 8), Orono/Bangor area
$295.00
15 - 21 Mountains and Sea Multisport Adventure Camp (ages 13-17)
$895.00
15 - 21 RockPro II Climbing Camp (ages 13-17)
$895.00
16 - 20 Young Explorer's Climbing Day Camp (ages 9-12), Camden Hills
$325.00
16 - 20 Young Explorer's Climbing Overnight Camp (ages 9-12), Camden Hills
$525.00
22 - 28 RockPro II Climbing Camp (ages 13-17)
$895.00
22 - 28

RockPro III Climbing Camp, Clifton & Quebec
(ages 14 - 18)

$995.00
23 - 27 Wild Monkey Adventure Day Camp
(ages 6-8), Bar Harbor/MDI Area
$295.00
23 - 27 Young Explorer's Adventure Day Camp
(ages 9-12) - Orono/Bangor Area
$295.00
29 - Aug 4

Paddle and Climb Camp
(ages 14-18)

$895.00
29 - Aug 4

RockPro III Climbing Camp, Shagg & Rumney
(ages 14-18)

$995.00
29 - Aug 4

New Hamshire Rock Climbing Sampler
(ages 15-18)

$995.00
30 - Aug 3 Young Explorer's Climbing Day Camp (ages 9-12)
$325.00
30 - Aug 3 Young Explorer's Climbing Overnight Camp (ages 9-12)
$525.00
August  
5 - 11 RockPro IV Climbing Camp (ages 15-18)
$1095.00
5 - 11 Mountains and Rivers Multisport Adventure Camp (ages 13-17)
$895.00
6 - 10 Young Explorer's Advanced Adventure Day Camp (ages 9-12), Orono/Bangor/Bar Harbor
$325.00
6 - 10 Young Explorer's Advanced Adventure Overnight Camp (ages 9-12), Orono/Bangor/Bar Harbor
$525.00
6 - 10 Wild Monkey Adventure Day Camp
(ages 6-8), Orono/Bangor
$295.00
8 - 12 Family Adventure Camp

2 for $1695.00
3 for $2495.00 4 for $3395.00

13 - 17 Young Explorer's Adventure Day Camp
(ages 9-12) - Orono/Bangor Area
$295.00
September    
24 - 30 Wilderness First Responder  
24 - 30 Wilderness EMT Upgrade

 

Katahdin Winter Rates
Technical Ice Climbing (>WI3), Backcountry Skiing, Alpine Mountaineering

Ratio
Rate
1:1
350.00 per person / per day for first four days then 300.00 pp per day for additional days.
2:1
200.00 per person / per day for first four days then 175.00 pp per day for additional days.
3:1
175.00 per person / per day for first four days then 125.00 pp per day for additional days.
All of the above fees include breakfast and dinner beginning the first night of the trip. Food, Drinks, Cooking, Stoves, Fuel, etc are included. Clients who require a unique diet should speak with us in advance.
  
Double Boots, Helmets, Crampons, Ice Axes, Transceivers, Probes, Shovels and a haul sled are available at no additional charge. Sleeping bag and pad may be rented.

If you would specifically like an IFMGA guide (certified at the highest international standard in all primary disciplines (rock, alpine and/or ski mountaineering): add $50.00 /day to total.

Additional Lodging Fees:
Guide must be included. We prefer to utilize the bunkhouse when it’s available as this generally makes for a much more relaxing client experience and requires much less gear to be brought in.

Chimney Pond or Roaring Brook Bunkhouse:  $40.00 per person per night.
Chimney Pond or Roaring Brook Lean to: 15.00 per person per night.

 

Katahdin Winter Rates
Moderate Ice Climbing (<WI3), Mountaineering Instruction, Summit Climbs

Ratio
Rate
1:1
300.00 per person / per day for first four days then 275.00 pp per day for additional days.
2:1
175.00 per person / per day for first four days then 150.00 pp per day for additional days.
3:1
150.00 per person / per day for first four days then 125.00 pp per day for additional days.
4:1
125.00 per person / per day for first four days then 100.00 pp per day for additional days.
5:1
110.00 per person / per day for first four days then 75.00 pp per day for additional days.

All of the above fees include breakfast and dinner beginning the first night of the trip. Food, Drinks, Cooking, Stoves, Fuel, etc are included. Clients who require a unique diet should speak with us in advance.
  
Double Boots, Helmets, Crampons, Ice Axes, Transceivers, Probes, Shovels and a haul sled are available at no additional charge. Sleeping bag and pad may be rented.

If you would specifically like an IFMGA guide or AMGA certified IFMGA Aspirant Guide (an aspirant is certified at the highest international standard in 2 of the 3 primary disciplines (rock, alpine and/or ski mountaineering) : add $50.00 /day to total.

Additional Lodging Fees:
Guide must be included. We prefer to utilize the bunkhouse when it’s available as this generally makes for a much more relaxing client experience and requires much less gear to be brought in.

Chimney Pond or Roaring Brook Bunkhouse:  $40.00 per person per night.
Chimney Pond Abol or Roaring Brook Lean to: 15.00 per person per night.


 







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