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Updated February 5, 2022

NH Mountaineering Chapter

Rock climbing instruction in Marlow, New Hampshire

The NH AMC Mountaineering Volunteer Leaders have developed workshops and trips to suit all levels of climbers. The NH Mountaineering Committee Volunteer Leaders facilitate rock and ice climbing trips to crags and cliffs primarily in New Hampshire, and occasionally in Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts. Some offerings may include:

    • Ice Climbing
    • Rock Climbing Technical Skills
    • Intro to outdoor climbing (Gym to Crag)
    • Sport Lead Climbing
    • Ice and Crevasse Rescue
    • Top Rope Site Management
    • Introduction to Traditional Leading
    • Anchors building

Interested in coming on some adventures? Here are some answers to common questions: The Getting Started FAQ.

Find current course offerings here. 

 

Ice climbing and snow and crevasse rescue workshops are available.

Mountaineering Training and Courses

We offer training in many aspects of mountaineering including Rock and Ice Climbing, Safety, and Glacier Travel which are described on our Mountaineering Training page.

Interested in becoming a volunteer leader with the mountaineering committee?

Send us an email to see what qualifications we are looking for in new leaders. We are happy to support your journey to become a leader with the AMC. 

 

 

Meet our leaders 

Come get to know us.  Click here to see our leaders and instructor for the AMC NH Chapter. We look forward to meeting you, too.

 
Introductory to Ice Climbing clinic

Weather and Trail Conditions Information:

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Calendar

Indoor Rock Climb Social At NH Climbing & Fitness

Join the AMC-NH Mountaineering Committee for a Social Climb at NH Climbing & Fitness! This monthly event is open to climbers of all skill and ability and is an opportunity to connect with others in the area.

There is no charge to attend the event although non-members of NH Climbing & Fitness will need to purchase a day pass, which is available at a reduced rate of $18 with rentals included.

Date
Thursday, May 16th 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Status
Open
Activities
Rock Climbing
Location
NH Climbing & Fitness, 10 Langdon Ave, Concord, NH 03301
Region
New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley
Committee
Mountaineering
Leader
Adam Berthiaume
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#149002
From our November climbing event.

Top Rope Site Management Leader Clinic

If you are interested in becoming a trip leader with the AMC New Hampshire Mountaineering committee, come join us for a clinic on managing a top-rope rock-climbing trip. Topics covered will include natural and bolted anchors, and leader safety.

This is primarily a clinic to practice technical skills for leading a trip, so while there may be some climbing involved to replicate scenarios encountered when leading a trip, there will not be much actual rock climbing. The clinic will run for approximately 8 hours with lunch and snack breaks.

After completing subsequent steps to becoming a trip leader with the Mountaineering Committee and leading your first trip, you can apply to be reimbursed for the class fee.

Prerequisites:

-Comfortable climbing 5.7 on top-rope

-Experience belaying with ATC/tube style belay device and ABD type device (ex: gri-gri or pilot)

-Experience tying into a climbing rope with a figure-8 knot

-Experience climbing outside and setting up top ropes is preferred, but not required.

Please fill out the registration form on the link above and the trip leader will get in touch with you to confirm your registration. Registration for the trip will close 1 week before the date of the trip.

Date
Saturday, June 1st 2024
Status
Open
Activities
Climbing/Mountaineering
Location
Pawtuckaway State Park
Region
New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley
Committee
Mountaineering
Leader
Jack Fince
Leader
DAVID CROCCO
Fees
Adult Member
$60
Adult Non-member
$85
Fee Includes
Covers clinic and borrowing of technical climbing equipment from AMC if needed (with advanced notice). After completing subsequent steps to becoming a trip leader with the Mountaineering Committee and leading your first trip, you can apply to be reimbursed for the class fee at the AMC member rate.
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#149923

Camp & Crag at Pawtuckaway

AMC-NH's Mountaineering Committee is heading to Pawtuckaway State Park from June 7, 8, & 9. Our "Camp and Crag" is the perfect transition for gym climbers looking to experience outdoor climbing. The weekend kicks off on Friday, June 7th with camping, and we'll head to a crag the next morning to set up top ropes and help you take your first grips on natural rock. After a day at the crags, we'll return to the campsite and hang around the fire.

On Sunday, we'll have an optional social climb, a more relaxed day with no formal instruction but plenty of opportunities to meet fellow climbers and challenge yourself with new routes.

Requirements: Participants should have experience climbing in the gym and be comfortable climbing 5.8 grades. Essential gear includes climbing shoes, a harness, and a belay device. Helmets are required; AMC can provide helmets for those without.

Camping Needs: Bring your own tent and sleeping gear. Facilities including bathrooms and showers are available at the park. We encourage everyone to collaborate on meals.

Registration: Space is limited, but a waitlist will be available for any cancellations.

Dates
Friday, June 7th 2024, 5:00 PM – Sunday, June 9th 2024 4:00 PM
Status
Open
Activities
Rock Climbing
Location
Pawtuckaway State Park
Region
New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley
Committee
Mountaineering
Leader
Adam Berthiaume
Fees
Adult Member
$60
Adult Non-member
$75
Fee Includes
Park entry, camping fees, and climbing activities.
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#150181
Camp & Crag With AMC-NH Mountaineering Committee. Friday, June 7th - Sunday, June 9th. Pawtuckaway State Park. $60 AMC Members and $75 Non-Members.