Overview
Whether you’ve always wanted to try ice climbing, training for a bigger objective or just looking to get out and climb some of the area’s best routes, a full day of climbing in the Northeast can fulfill it all. These days are intended to be 8 hours or less. All trips at this time are private meaning it will be just you/your group and your guide climbing together to maximize the day to your goals. Your guide will be in contact with you before the trip to finalize logistics. Included below is a short list of itineraries we offer:
- Introduction to ice climbing
- Introduction to mountaineering skills (crampon use, ice ax use, self arrest, etc..)
- Steep Ice movement
- Mixed Climbing
- Instructional Day
- Anchor building
- Learn to lead (previous climbing experience necessary)
- Crevasse Rescue
Trip Planner
Pricing
Full Day Climbing
1:1 $400
2:1 $275 per person
3:1 $225 per person
4:1 $187.50 per person
Fitness
Here are common areas and difficulties
- Cathedral Ledge
- North End WI 2-4 Many options
- Thresher WI 3 2 pitches
- Goofers WI 3+ 1-2 pitches
- Repentance WI 5 M5 3 pitches
- Remission WI 5+ M5 4 pitches
- Frankenstein Cliff
- Standard Route WI3+ 3-4 pitches
- Chia WI 3-4+ 1-2 pitches
- Smear WI 4 1-2 pitches
- Pegasus WI 4 1-2 pitches
- Dracula WI 4-5 1 pitch
- Penguin WI 4 3-4 pitches
- Mt. Willard
- Cinema Gully WI 2-3 3-4 pitches
- The Cleft WI 2-3 2-3 pitches
- Upper Hitchcock WI 3 2 pitches
- Gully Number 1 WI 4 1-2 pitches
- Great Madness WI 5 2 pitches
- Mt. Webster
- Shoestring Gully WI 3 5.5 55° snow 1000’
- Central Gully WI3 50° snow 1800’
- Greens Chasm WI3 50° snow 1600’
- Mt. Willey
Willey’s Slide WI 2+ 1000’
Schedule
Email Winter@themountainguides.com to check in on availability
Travel
We meet our guests in different locations around the Northeast based on where we will be climbing and where they have chosen to stay. Many people enjoy staying in or around North Conway, NH as it is close to most of the venues, has many lodging options, shopping, restaurants, and skiing close by. The closest airport is Portland, ME (1hr, 25 min) and Logan Airport in Boston (2hr, 45 min) is often the cheapest and has more options for flights. Public transportation is not well developed here and having a vehicle to drive is necessary. There are several other options around the area and we would be happy to help out with suggestions for other itineraries. Please email cheyenne@themountainguides.com if you have questions or would like more information.
Community Partners
Together, we meticulously study every stitch. We sweat every seam, fuss over fibers, and split hairs over hues and the how-it-looks. And then, we head out, and we play. Hard.
Talk To Us
Here you’ll find online tools and information about joining us for a trip of a lifetime! To sign up for a trip, or if you have any questions, please call us. Listed on the left side of these pages are links that you may find useful, including printable forms and policies concerning a trip with TMG. We encourage ALL prospective climbers to read our Preparation advice. Our office can help place you with others who are looking to climb.
