mountaineering

Mountaineering is the culmination of your mountain skills. At times it requires glacier travel, rock and ice climbing or scrambles. It always requires the use of crampons, ice axe, a keen sense of route finding, navigational skills and a whole lot of determination. Our programs start on Mount Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and spread world-wide. We offer courses and adventures for the new mountaineer, the weathered and everyone in between. At NEM, we’ve got you covered.


Mount Washington, NH in Winter

This is the big one – the tallest mountain in the Northeast! Mt. Washington towers over its neighbors at an elevation of 6,288ft. It is known for erratic weather and extremely strong winds. A winter climb of Mt. Washington is a serious undertaking. Participants can expect an 8-10 hour climb up the Winter Lion Head Trail or one of the many other routes that lead to the summit – with a large portion of the day above tree line. Participants should be prepared, in good physical shape with prior hiking experience.

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New Hampshire 4,000 Footers

Completing the 48 – 4,000 footers in New Hampshire is an amazing accomplishment! We would love to help you check off boxes in the mountain ranges of New Hampshire: Presidential, Carter-Moriah, Franconia Ridge, Twin, Sandwich, Kinsman, Willey, Pilot, Pliny or the Pemigewasset Wilderness. Whether you are new to the pursuit and need some hiking guidance or broadening your horizons into the winter we are here for you.

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Presidential Traverse in Winter

So you’re ready for New England’s single biggest mountaineering challenge? If you are looking for an all-out winter mountaineering experience, look no further. The presidential traverse is over 20 miles long and crests 9 major peaks over 4,000ft and several sub-peaks. The majority of the climb is above tree line, exposing participants to snow, sleet, and of course the White Mountains’ notorious winds. You can expect long days in high winds, white outs, below zero temperatures, and precipitation of all kinds. Participants must be experienced with crampon techniques, self-arrest, and be in terrific physical condition.

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Mount Rainier: Mount Rainier National Park

Mt. Rainier is one of America’s premier climbing destinations and the perfect training ground for future mountaineering expeditions around the world. Reaching to a height of 14,410 feet, Mt. Rainier gives you a full on mountaineering experience. Our program is five days. We start at Paradise Visitor Center and ascend via Disappointment Cleaver – with two days of mountaineering skills built in. This allows beginners to gain confidence and seasoned climbers a chance to refresh all while acclimatizing to the altitude. Most importantly, it allows time to truly appreciate and enjoy the experience. If you are looking to test your strength and have a big mountain experience, we encourage you to join us on our climb to the roof of the Northwest.

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Mount Shuksan: North Cascades National Park

The North Cascades are a climber’s playground. They offer big mountain terrain in an unbelievable setting. Their jagged ridges and rocky summits are surrounded by snowfields and glaciers, which will put all of your previous mountaineering skills to the test. On this trip we will attempt the Sulphide Glacier route on Mt. Shuksan, which is the world’s most photographed mountain. This is a classic route, which involves 3rd-5th class rock, steep snow up to 50 degrees and glacier travel.

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Forbidden Peak: North Cascades National Park

The North Cascades are a climber’s playground. They offer big mountain terrain in an unbelievable setting. Their jagged ridges and rocky summits are surrounded by snowfields and glaciers, which will put all of your previous mountaineering skills to the test. On this trip we will attempt the West Ridge of Forbidden Peak, which is a classic that includes steep snow and 5.6 rock climbing along the exposed, knife-edge summit ridge.

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Mount Baker: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

The North Cascades are a climber’s playground. They offer big mountain terrain in an unbelievable setting. Their jagged ridges and rocky summits are surrounded by snowfields and glaciers, which will put all of your previous mountaineering skills to the test. On this trip we will attempt the Sulphide Glacier route on Mt. Shuksan, which is the world’s most photographed mountain. This is a classic route, which involves 3rd-5th class rock, steep snow up to 50 degrees and glacier travel.

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Image: Snowmobile.com

Image: Snowmobile.com

Snowmobile Access Mountaineering

Access the inaccessible. We are thrilled to bring Snowmobile access mountaineering to New Hampshire! In the northeast we rely on snow machines to get around when the snow flies abundantly. This adventure taps into our tradition and makes the inaccessible climbs accessible. We combine the high-speed fun of snowmobiling with the exhilaration of climbing above tree line in the White Mountains in winter. After a 7 mile Snowmobile ride we access Caps Ridge Trail to the summit of Mount Jefferson. Enjoy isolation and the trail to yourself on this adventure.

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