Our 3 day “Technician Course” is the quickest and most cost efficient way to launch your climbing career. It is offered in each of the three disciplines.
Rock Technician Course
This course is appropriate for complete beginners and experienced climbers alike, as it is custom fitted to the guest’s abilities. The first two days of the Rock Technician Course is spent bringing guests up to speed with basic to intermediate climbing skills and techniques on both single and multi-pitch terrain. The third day is spent attempting an objective climb using the culmination of these skills.
Guide to Guest ratio: 1:3
Where: This course is held at multiple locations throughout the White Mountains. Cathedral Ledge, Whitehorse Ledge and Cannon Cliff are among the popular destinations.
Time: 3 Days, 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $450 per person (minimum of 2 people for class to run). Also available as a private course. Book your reservation here.
Equipment: We provide harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes and all necessary hardware. You are responsible for your own food, water, and appropriate clothing. See our recommended equipment list for details.
Not Included: Food, lodging and transportation is not included.
Ice Technician Course
This course is appropriate for complete beginners learning to swing an ice axe for the first time as well as the more experienced climber looking to enhance their frozen water prowess. The first two days of the Ice Technician Course is spent bringing guests up to speed with basic to intermediate climbing skills and techniques on both single and multi-pitch terrain. The third day is spent attempting an objective climb using the culmination of these skills.
Guide to Guest ratio: 1:3
Where: This course is held at multiple locations throughout the White Mountains. Cathedral Ledge, Frankenstein Cliff and Cannon Cliff are among the popular destinations. Lake Willoughby, in northern Vermont is also an excellent venue (especially for day 3’s objective route).
Time: 3 Days, 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $450 per person (minimum of 2 people for class to run). Also available as a private course. Book your reservation here.
Equipment: We provide harnesses, helmets, mountain boots, ice axes, crampons and all other necessary hardware. You are responsible for your own food, water, and appropriate clothing. See our recommended equipment list for details.
Not Included: Food, lodging and transportation is not included.
Alpine Technician Course
Whether you’re prepping for Rainier or are interested in winter hiking/mountaineering in the White Mountains, this course will give you a head start for whatever objectives you may encounter. Day one is usually a “Winter Climbing 101” type day, where guests get caught up on the basics. Day two steps it up a notch, and tackles some bigger technical routes. Guests put all of these newly acquired skills to the test on the third day, with a summit attempt on Mount Washington. A physically demanding and equally rewarding experience and learning opportunity.
Guide to Guest ratio: 1:3
Where: This course is held at multiple locations throughout the White Mountains for each of the three days. Specific location information will be given upon booking.
Time: 3 Days, 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $450 per person (minimum of 2 people for class to run). Also available as a private course. Book your reservation here.
Equipment: We provide harnesses, helmets, mountain boots, ice axes, crampons and all other necessary hardware. You are responsible for your own food, water, and appropriate clothing. See our recommended equipment list for details.
Not Included: Food, lodging and transportation is not included.