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Mt Washington Ascent


The tallest peak in New England is an even greater challenge in winter. Over half of the 8.2 mile round trip is above treeline where conditions can be famously harsh. Mt. Washington still holds the world record for the highest land wind speed at 231 mph and winter wind chill factor reaching a staggering -50 degrees!

If facts like these get your competitive juices flowing, our experienced guides will provide all the technical gear you need (ice axe, crampons and boots) to take on Mt. Washington at its toughest. While no prior mountaineering experience is required, we do recommend taking our Winter Climbing 101 course so you can make your ascent with total confidence.

Our personal gear and clothing list details everything you are required to bring with you. The morning of the ascent, you will need to arrive on time at 7am, be dressed appropriately, and be outfitted with the required gear in your pack when you meet your guide. Before starting out, your guide will briefly cover how to dress for extreme winter conditions, as well as how to pack and how to climb efficiently. Along the way we will also introduce methods for identifying hazards such as frostbite, hypothermia, avalanches, and whiteouts. Coming to the school by 3pm the night before your summit day is a good idea if you have questions so that more time can be spent on the mountain and not on the morning of your summit day (be sure to call ahead if you are planning on arriving the afternoon before)

Our guides have logged hundreds of Mt. Washington winter ascents over the years. Each one of them knows this notoriously unpredictable mountain well and has the training and experience to lead you to the summit successfully, safely and with an unforgettable story to tell.
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Topics Covered: how to dress for extreme winter conditions, packing your pack efficiently, efficient movement in the mountains, assessing winter conditions , avoiding frostbite and hypothermia

Offered 7 days a week by private arrangement

Special Offer: Summit and Swing

$150 per person on these dates
November 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 27, 29
December 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 27, 30
January 2, 6, 10, 17, 20, 30
February 3, 6, 13, 15, 21, 24, 27
March 3, 7, 13, 17, 21, 27
April 3, 7, 10, 17, 24

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT GROUP DATES: These dates attract many people of all abilities. Although we request that everyone should be in above average physical shape to have a better chance at reaching the summit on a favorable day, not everyone comes prepared. The scheduled dates are reserved for those individuals who are interested in a Mt. Washington experience with a potential summit attempt. The group you are with may have an earlier "summit" than the actual top of the mountain. We book these group dates at a 4:1 ratio. If there is someone in the group that may need to go down early, the whole group will need to descend. For this reason, if you are more goal-oriented and would like to have a better chance at summiting without being at the whim of any particular group member, it is best to book PRIVATE (either as a single or with friends).

Stay overnight at the summit of Mt Washington!

Locations: North Conway, NH

Start/ End: 7am sharp to approximately 5pm *earlier start times available upon request

Includes: mountaineering axe, plastic double boots, mountaineering crampons, professional instruction

Does Not Include: lodging, transportation, personal gear and clothing

Prerequisite: no previous mountaineering experience is required, but a good level of fitness is essential