Looking for local mountaineers!


I am in the process of puting together a trip this winter to Mt. Washington, NH on January 8-11th. We will be using International Mountain Climbing School in North Conway NH taking their 3 day mountaineering course:

http://www.ime-usa.com/imcs/mountaineering_3_day_basic.html

There are 2 of us and we are looking to for up to 4 others. IME will use a guide ratio of 3:1 with a group of 6 or arrange a private trip depending on the size.

We are 2 young professionals 25 and 29 both with significant backpacking experience and one previous Mt Washinton apline climb last February.

Prices for the climb is anywhere from $400 to $600 depending on group size. Price includes most of the technical equipment: double plastic boots, crampson, ice axe, harness, helmet, rope, tent. You would need to provide appropriate alpine climbing clothing, expedition size backpack, and -40 degree sleeping bag. IME does equipmental rental including sleeping bag.

You: do not necessary need winter/apline climbing and mountaineering experience. You need to have some hiking and backpacking experience and be in reasonable shape to hike. Most importantly you need to have the ability to cope with cold and windy environments. At the summit last year when we climbed, temperature was -38 with windchill and we have sustained winds of 40-50 mph.

We are looking for other to join group and work to train before hand and go on a few cold weather weekend packpacking trips on AT prior to the trip. We are also planning on going back up for the Ice Fest in February and do a weekend trip:

http://www.ime-usa.com/imcs/ice_fest.html

Please message me back (Ryan) if you have any interest or questions.

• Location: Philly trip to Mt. Washington
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