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North Conway,
New Hampshire
North Conway, NH


The North Conway Climbing School is located in the heart of the White Mountains. Within a half hours drive to a half dozen ski resorts, world class rock and ice climbing, and great mountaineering terrain; North Conway is arguably one of the best outdoor destinations in the East.
While you're out adventuring, family and friends are sure to entertain themselves with the regions many seasonal sports and shopping outlets. Meet up at the end of the day at The Moat Mountain Brewery (our cherished local spot) or swap stories at Starbucks, right next to our awesome new shop at Settler's Crossing.

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New Paltz,
New York
New Paltz, NY


The Shawangunks or the ‘Gunks’ is nestled just outside the village of New Paltz, New York, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Located an hour and a half north of New York City, it is one of the nation’s premier rock climbing epicenters. The cliffs are located within the Historic Mohonk Preserve. Where in addition to rock climbing, you can also run, bike or hike along the miles of gently rolling carriage roads, and single track trails. When you’re not enjoying the incredible rock, just a short drive north, the Catskill Mountains region offers a wide range of summer and winter activities ice climbing, waterfall hikes, snowshoeing, cross country skiing. You can also find a wide variety of shops, antiques and dine in many of the fine restaurants in and around the towns of New Paltz, Gardiner, Stoneridge, High Falls, and Rosendale.

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Lake Placid,
New York
Lake Placid offers an assortment of fun all season long. In the summer spend the day hiking or kayaking and in the winter throw on the skis or snowshoes for a real winter adventure. You'll find many friendly restaurants, motels, and lodges within this natural playground.

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West Hartford,
Connecticut
West Hartford is located in central Connecticut 100 miles southwest of Boston and 100 miles northeast of New York City. The "Main Cliff," at Southington's Ragged Mountain, is one of the most popular sites for rock climbing in the state; and the cliff offers climbs for all ability levels. Some climbers consider the faces here to be the best and varied in the entire country. Try your hand at crack climbing or learn fancy foot work as you scramble up the technical traprock faces.

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800-310-4504 • 1498 White Mountain Highway Unit C30, North Conway NH 03860 • schools@ems.com
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