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Mountaineering, Climbing, and Ice Climbing with International Mountain Climbing School
2733 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
International
Mountain Climbing School (603-356-7064,
www.ime-usa.com) provides
a qualified staff to help find the right gear and plan climbing and
mountaineering experiences in the White Mountains and beyond. The International
Mountain Equipment retail store has technical climbing gear and clothing.
There is also winter equipment for alpine tourers and telemark skiers.
IMCS guides can customize courses and outings to meet specific needs for individuals, groups, families, students, and corporate clients. Services include guiding or instruction for enthusiasts that range from first timer introductory course to intermediate, advanced, overnight, and avalanche courses. There are guides, instruction, and rental gear for all activities such as climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering. The school runs youth camps, women's weekends, plans international expeditions, and conducts festivals, too.
Youth
Rock Climbing Camps are held during the summer months with one in
June, two in July, and three in August. These camps are geared to those
aged 9-17 years old and are held outdoors unless there is bad weather
when they use an indoor climbing wall. The camp runs from 9AM - 3 PM
and campers must be able to carry a backpack and wear close-toed shoes
such as sneakers or hiking boots. They also need to bring their own
lunch and water bottle. Wearing long pants (or 3/4 length) is better
than shorts to use a harness. A full day three-day camp is $250 and
a single day program runs $90. There are family climbing programs,
6-day youth overnight camps, and introductory climbing programs. Click
for more detailed info at Youth
Climbing Camps.
The
International Mountain Climbing School offers courses in climbing, ice
climbing, and mountaineering for various levels such as introduction,
intermediate, and advanced. One aspect of these courses for example
is how to pack and select proper gear or how to dress for winter. Courses
are offered in half day, full day, or multi-day options. Winter skills
programs provide above tree line travel and the use of winter boots
and crampons. There is also an introduction to waterfall ice climbing
course available.
Pricing for a full day of climbing is $250 per person for a private session, $175 per person in a group of 2, $120 per person in a group of 4. A half day program is $140 for a private session, $100 per person for a couple, or $75 per person for a group of 3.
A 2-day winter camping skill program is $325 for an individual, $370 per person for a couple, or $625 per person for a group of 4. A 2-day climbing program is $500 per person for a private, $350 per person for a couple, or $240 per person for a group of 4 people.
The
Mount Washington Observatory over night is 2 days and $450 per
person. The Observatory is a building at the summit of Mt. Washington,
the highest peak in the east.
A Women's Rock Climbing Weekend is scheduled for June 26-27, 2010 with women guides and a variety of course selection from introductory courses to steep skills and leader skills. Click for more details at Women's Rock Climbing Weekend.
The Mount Washington Ice Festival is scheduled for February 5-7, 2010 and this event annually attracts hundreds of participants.
Directions: On Route 16 across from the Eastern Slope Inn at 2733 Main Street in downtown North Conway. For more details click Directions.