expert
6–8 hours
Participants should have excellent cardiovascular fitness and stamina due to sustained uphill travel and high-altitude exertion.
Take on the thrilling challenge of ski mountaineering in New Hampshire's Presidential Range. Learn critical avalanche and ice axe skills while skiing legendary backcountry routes.
Alpine Ski Mountaineering in Conway, New Hampshire offers an exhilarating winter adventure for skiers seeking backcountry challenges. Guided by the International Mountain Climbing School, this experience takes you through the rugged terrain of the Presidential Range, including iconic ski lines like Tuckerman Ravine and the Gulf of Slides. The program expertly blends technical training in avalanche awareness, ice axe use, and safe travel with thrilling descents across steep, snow-packed slopes. Whether you are an expert skier or an advanced adventurer pushing your limits, this trip provides unmatched access to some of New England's most dramatic alpine environments. The combination of stunning winter panoramas, intense physical activity, and expert support ensures every participant leaves with new skills and unforgettable memories. Due to the high alpine exposure and variable weather on Mount Washington, outfitting correctly and understanding mountain hazards are crucial components of the journey. This private instructional adventure is ideal for those wanting a comprehensive, hands-on approach to the art and science of winter mountaineering in the White Mountains.
Always have a beacon, probe, and shovel when skiing in Mount Washington’s backcountry terrain.
Weather changes rapidly on Mount Washington; monitor forecasts and adjust plans accordingly.
Wear breathable and insulating layers to manage sweat and stay warm in fluctuating conditions.
Make sure you’re comfortable using your ice axe to arrest a fall on steep snow slopes.
Mount Washington is famed for its rapid and extreme weather changes, with one of the world’s highest recorded wind speeds.
The area is carefully managed to protect fragile alpine vegetation and reduce human impact on sensitive snowfields.
Critical for locating buried victims in case of an avalanche.
winter specific
Necessary for self-arrest and stability on icy slopes.
winter specific
Allow uphill travel by providing traction on snow.
winter specific
Keeps you warm and dry through variable mountain conditions.
winter specific