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How to Photograph the White Mountains

CONTRIBUTION BY JEFF SINON, JeffSinon.com

Capturing the Whites

Tips for photographing the beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

Fading Light Winter White. As beautiful as fall, and the bright colors that come with it, what I'm really looking forward to are scenes like this.

Fading Light Winter White. As beautiful as fall, and the bright colors that come with it, what I’m really looking forward to are scenes like this.

The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a landscape photographer’s paradise with countless mountain vistas accessible via a vast network of trails that follow along cascading rivers, meander thought boreal forests, climbing to some of the most rugged mountain summits you’ll find anywhere. I love photographing in the mountains in all seasons and quite often I’m asked how I get the photos I make. Here are some of my top tips for photographing in the White Mountains. Continue reading →

Save Today: Early Bird Registrations for Winter 2016-17

SAVE 10% ONLINE REGISTRATIONS

AVAILABLE BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2016

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Many of the higher peaks received over 6 inches of snow this past weekend! Many of the reds and oranges of fall foliage are fading to yellow and brown. The temperatures are consistently below freezing overnight. I’m sure you know where I am going with this, winter is coming and coming fast!

The time to plan your winter vacations and adventures is now! We hope that you consider NEM for some or all of your winter adventures and now is the time to save! All online registrations* before December 1, 2016 will save 10% – including gift cards. Don’t miss out on this tremendous deal. If you or someone you know has always wanted to try ice climbing, backcountry skiing, learn to mountaineer or summit Mount Washington in the winter, we have got you covered.

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AIARE Avalanche 1 + 2 Courses Available at Northeast Mountaineering

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Northeast Mountaineering has expanded its service offerings to include AIARE [avtraining.org] Avalanche 1 and 2 courses as an official provider for The American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education. These courses will be available this coming winter and beyond.

The need for avalanche awareness education is growing as the number of skiers, snowboarders and outdoor recreationalists taking to the backcountry continues to increase annually in the region. Northeast Mountaineering and its guides are thrilled to provide this opportunity in the White Mountains. There is high demand for the course material provided by AIARE in the region.

The AIARE avalanche 1 and 2 courses are available throughout the winter season. Go to nemountaineering.com/courses/avalanche to find a complete list of dates and information. The AIARE courses taken at Northeast Mountaineering include lodging at The Bunkhouse at Northeast Mountaineering making it budget-friendly compared to other providers across the country.

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