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Master essential glacier travel and crevasse rescue skills with expert guides in Conway, New Hampshire. This two-day intensive course prepares you for safe and confident mountaineering adventures.
Master essential glacier travel and crevasse rescue skills with expert guides in Conway, New Hampshire. This two-day intensive course prepares you for safe and confident mountaineering adventures.
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Operated by International Mountain Climbing School · Conway, New Hampshire
challenging.
2 days (full-day sessions).
Participants should have a good level of cardiovascular fitness and be comfortable hiking with moderate loads in mountainous terrain.
No prior glacier travel experience is required, but basic fitness and some familiarity with knots help you keep pace.
Groups are kept small, typically between 4 to 8 participants, to ensure personalized instruction.
Yes, IMCS provides all technical equipment needed, though you are welcome to bring your own.
Cancellations made 14 days before the course receive a full refund; later cancellations receive partial credit.
Lodging is not included, but a list of recommended accommodations in Conway and nearby areas is provided upon booking.
The course runs in most weather conditions; however, severe storms may cause rescheduling for safety.
The White Mountains have long been a hub for alpine training and exploration, central to New England mountaineering history.
Local guides adhere to Leave No Trace principles and support glacier protection efforts amid climate change impacts.
International Mountain Climbing School operates from Millinocket, Maine, offering guided climbing and mountaineering instruction across the White Mountains and Mount Washington Valley. The school provides a range of private and semi‑private programs, family half‑day and full‑day outings, technical clinics, and multi‑day rock climbing courses designed for climbers at varying skill levels. Guided options include Private Guided Rock Climbing (half‑day and full‑day formats) on Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledge granite, family‑focused climbs, and a Three Day Basic Rock Climbing course that teaches traditional multi‑pitch techniques. Technical clinics emphasize hands‑on skill development: How to Build Top Rope Anchors and Anchor Building and Protection Placement teach anchor systems, gear application, and belay techniques. Advanced courses such as the Self Rescue Course and Alpine Snow and Ice Skills build on foundational knowledge to prepare participants for complex situations and alpine terrain. The Mt. Washington Ascent provides an intensive 8‑hour winter mountaineering experience focused on navigation, crampon use, and self‑arrest. Instruction is delivered in small groups or private formats and is tailored to participant goals, with attention to safety, communication, and practical skill progression. Participants are advised to bring appropriate clothing, water, and lunch when indicated. Featured on The Adventure Collective, International Mountain Climbing School offers a practical, skills‑based lineup of climbing and mountaineering experiences—from beginner clinics to intermediate and advanced alpine training.
Book with International Mountain Climbing School