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SUMMIT AND SWING SPECIAL!
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This day-and-a-half winter special is perfect for those who are vacationing for a weekend, but need to hit the road early in order to get back home at a reasonable time. On the first day, you’ll get an early start for attempting to climb to the summit of Mt. Washington--the tallest peak in New England! The climb is 8.2 miles round trip where half of this distance is above treeline where the conditions can get pretty exciting.
The next day’s activity will be an introduction to basic ice climbing. On this half-day, you will have 4 hours of hands-on instruction and practice using your crampons and ice axe technique on moderately-angled ice. Our professional guides will show you the basics of the safety equipment, belaying techniques, and climbing techniques in order for you to have fun on the ice! This weekend is bound to be exciting…give us a call and we will take care of the rest.
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$245 per person on these dates:
2011 dates coming soon!
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT GROUP MT. WASHINGTON 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).
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Start/ End: Day 1- 7:00am to approximately 4pm; Day 2- 8:30am to approximately 12:30pm. Groups will meet at the North Conway EMS
Includes: ice axes, crampons, plastic double boots, helmet, harness, professional instruction
Does Not Include: lodging, transportation, meals, personal gear and clothing
Prerequisite: none
Driving Directions
Local Information Guide
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Equipment List for Summit and Swing Special
EMS Climbing School Provides: All technical equipment including, plastic double boots, harness, helmet, crampons, ice axes, and snowshoes.
You Provide: (Required) Clothing is as important a piece of equipment as your boots and ice axe. Being properly dressed is essential to enjoying your outdoor adventures. Cotton has no place in your winter layering system: it keeps you cold if you sweat and it takes a long time to dry out. Synthetic fabrics or wool keep you warmer when they become wet with sweat and certain synthetic base layers are designed to wick the sweat away from your skin to keep you drier and warmer. In order to make your experience more enjoyable, please do not wear any cotton as layering pieces. Also, remember, you have to carry all your clothing with you, so packing efficiently is important. If you can't wear it all at once, you don’t need to bring it. If you have questions about how many or which items to bring, please call 800-310-4504. We expect that you will be dressed and ready to go upon arrival for your lesson. Land Navigation participants will be indoors for the first half of the day and then outside, so dress accordingly.
* indicates rental item from the climbing school or retail store. Call 800-310-4504 to discuss rental needs. Not all EMSCS locations are equipped with rental gear. Please inquire at the time of your reservation.
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Base Layer
(top and bottom)
Light to mid-weight synthetics, snug fit and close to skin, eg. EMS® Techwick®.
Over-Base Layer
(top and bottom)
Light-weight fleece or heavy-weight EMS® Techwick®. Power-Stretch and micro-fleece are ideal materials for this layer. No heavy, 300 weight fleece trousers—you will be over-dressed.
Insulation Layer
(jacket only)
200 to 300 weight fleece, heavy weight soft shell or Prima-Loft sweater
Uninsulated Waterproof/breathable Shell
(jacket and pants)
EMS System III, Gortex®, or similar waterproof/breathable material. Jacket MUST have an integrated hood. Flimsy “stow-away” nylon hoods are not adequate. Full side zip pants are helpful.
"Over-It-All"
(jacket)
A.K.A. "Puffy" --Hooded, Down or Prima-Loft Jacket.
Gloves/Mittens
(1 pair)
Either warm gloves or mittens.
Fleece Hat
*Daypack
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Wool/Synthetic Socks
(1 pair)
*Gaiters
These should fit around your entire calf as well as fit over your pant layering system and a plastic ice climbing boot. Summer hiking gaiters will not fit over plastic boots and leg layers.
Lunch
Peanut butter and jelly, cheese and pepperoni…whatever you normally eat on the trail. Temps may be well below freezing, so choose food accordingly, and make sure you can open it and eat it with gloves on.
Snacks
Trail mix and energy bars
Water 1-2 liters
Use a wide-mouth Nalgene plastic bottle. No thin plastic Poland Spring bottles, water bladder hydration systems, or metal water bottles.
Sunwear
Sunglasses and Sun-block
Optional Items
Camera
Light-weight thermos (1 liter max, with a hot drink in it)
Water Bottle Insulator (old "clean" socks work well)
Hand/Foot Warmers
Trekking Poles
Money for Souvenirs! (Climbing School t-shirts, travel mugs, ceramic mugs and water bottles available)
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Missing anything on this list?
Don't forget your 20% discount EMS coupon that comes with your Climbing School confirmation letter!
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