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Updated November 6, 2024

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:

Mt. Washington Weather


NEclimbs.com Weather
Mt Washington Avalanche Bulletin
Views from the Top Trail Condition Reports: All Northeast, Just NH 
New England Trail Conditions: All New England, Just NH

Mountaineering CoChairs are David Crocco, Adam Barthiaume and Jack Fince.  Contact any of them if you have any questions.


 

Calendar

Climbing Anchor Practice

If you would like to get some practice building anchors for top rope climbs, come on by to get some practice in. This is NOT a trip of instruction on how to build climbing anchors, but a time to practice with experienced eyes there to check your work. AMC anchor materials (rope, cords, slings, carabiners) will be used for our practice. Other equipment is available to borrow upon request.

The main goal of the trip is practicing anchor building skills, but if we've got all the practice that we want, we will do some climbing!

Please fill out the registration form on the link and the trip leader will get in touch with you to confirm your registration. Registration for the trip will close 2 days before the date of the trip.

Prerequisites:

-Completed a top rope leader clinic with the AMC NH Mountaineering committee or a similar AMC clinic/program offered by other chapters

-Have your own climbing harness and belay device

Duration: 4 hours

Date
Saturday, November 16th 2024
Status
Open
Activities
Climbing/Mountaineering
Location
Marlow, NH
Region
New Hampshire, Monadnock Region
Committee
Mountaineering
Leader
Jack Fince
Fees
Adult Member
$5
Adult Non-member
$5
Fee Includes
Covers wear and tear on AMC equipment
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#154181

Rock Climb Social At NH Climbing & Fitness

Join the AMC-NH Mountaineering Committee for a Social Climb at NH Climbing & Fitness! This monthly event welcomes climbers of all skill levels and is a fantastic way to connect with fellow climbers in the area.

The gym offers a variety of climbing options, including lead climbing, top rope, auto-belay, and bouldering. If you plan to lead or top rope, a quick belay test may be required if you haven't already taken one. Please note that, due to gym guidelines, we won't be able to provide belay instruction at this event. All climbers are welcome to join us, but please note that without prior belay experience, bouldering and auto-belay may be the best options. If you're interested in learning belay skills, reach out to us-we'd be happy to share some helpful resources!

AMC is not charging for this event, and non-members of NH Climbing & Fitness can enjoy a discounted day pass for $18, including rentals.

Date
Thursday, November 21st 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
#154104

Top Rope Leader Clinic (Part II)

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. This will build on the first day of the clinic and cover additional skills and scenarios you may see at the crag.

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.

Prerequisites:

-Attended AMC NH Mountaineering Committee's Top Rope Leader Clinic (Part I)

Please fill out the registration form on the link 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, November 23rd 2024
Status
Open
Activities
Climbing/Mountaineering
Location
Marlow, NH
Region
New Hampshire, Monadnock Region
Committee
Mountaineering
Leader
Jack Fince
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#154184

Climbing Anchor Practice

If you would like to get some practice building anchors for top rope climbs, come on by to get some practice in. This is NOT a trip of instruction on how to build climbing anchors, but a time to practice with experienced eyes there to check your work. AMC anchor materials (rope, cords, slings, carabiners) will be used for our practice. Other equipment is available to borrow upon request.

The main goal of the trip is practicing anchor building skills, but if we've got all the practice that we want, we will do some climbing!

Please fill out the registration form on the link and the trip leader will get in touch with you to confirm your registration. Registration for the trip will close 2 days before the date of the trip.

Prerequisites:

-Completed a top rope leader clinic with the AMC NH Mountaineering committee or a similar AMC clinic/program offered by other chapters

-Have your own climbing harness and belay device

Duration: 4 hours

Date
Saturday, December 7th 2024
Status
Open
Activities
Climbing/Mountaineering
Location
Marlow, NH
Region
New Hampshire, Monadnock Region
Committee
Mountaineering
Leader
Jack Fince
Fees
Adult Member
$5
Adult Non-member
$5
Fee Includes
Covers wear-and-tear on AMC equipment
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#154182

Rock Climb Social At NH Climbing & Fitness

Join the AMC-NH Mountaineering Committee for a Social Climb at NH Climbing & Fitness! This monthly event welcomes climbers of all skill levels and is a fantastic way to connect with fellow climbers in the area.

The gym offers a variety of climbing options, including lead climbing, top rope, auto-belay, and bouldering. If you plan to lead or top rope, a quick belay test may be required if you haven't already taken one. Please note that, due to gym guidelines, we won't be able to provide belay instruction at this event. All climbers are welcome to join us, but please note that without prior belay experience, bouldering and auto-belay may be the best options. If you're interested in learning belay skills, reach out to us-we'd be happy to share some helpful resources!

AMC is not charging for this event, and non-members of NH Climbing & Fitness can enjoy a discounted day pass for $18, including rentals.

Date
Thursday, December 19th 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
Leader
Hannah Smith-Catanese
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#154105

Rock Climb Social At NH Climbing & Fitness

Join the AMC-NH Mountaineering Committee for a Social Climb at NH Climbing & Fitness! This monthly event welcomes climbers of all skill levels and is a fantastic way to connect with fellow climbers in the area.

The gym offers a variety of climbing options, including lead climbing, top rope, auto-belay, and bouldering. If you plan to lead or top rope, a quick belay test may be required if you haven't already taken one. Please note that, due to gym guidelines, we won't be able to provide belay instruction at this event. All climbers are welcome to join us, but please note that without prior belay experience, bouldering and auto-belay may be the best options. If you're interested in learning belay skills, reach out to us-we'd be happy to share some helpful resources!

AMC is not charging for this event, and non-members of NH Climbing & Fitness can enjoy a discounted day pass for $18, including rentals.

Date
Thursday, January 16th 2025, 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
#154106

Rock Climb Social At NH Climbing & Fitness

Join the AMC-NH Mountaineering Committee for a Social Climb at NH Climbing & Fitness! This monthly event welcomes climbers of all skill levels and is a fantastic way to connect with fellow climbers in the area.

The gym offers a variety of climbing options, including lead climbing, top rope, auto-belay, and bouldering. If you plan to lead or top rope, a quick belay test may be required if you haven't already taken one. Please note that, due to gym guidelines, we won't be able to provide belay instruction at this event. All climbers are welcome to join us, but please note that without prior belay experience, bouldering and auto-belay may be the best options. If you're interested in learning belay skills, reach out to us-we'd be happy to share some helpful resources!

AMC is not charging for this event, and non-members of NH Climbing & Fitness can enjoy a discounted day pass for $18, including rentals.

Date
Thursday, February 20th 2025, 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
#154107

Rock Climb Social At NH Climbing & Fitness

Join the AMC-NH Mountaineering Committee for a Social Climb at NH Climbing & Fitness! This monthly event welcomes climbers of all skill levels and is a fantastic way to connect with fellow climbers in the area.

The gym offers a variety of climbing options, including lead climbing, top rope, auto-belay, and bouldering. If you plan to lead or top rope, a quick belay test may be required if you haven't already taken one. Please note that, due to gym guidelines, we won't be able to provide belay instruction at this event. All climbers are welcome to join us, but please note that without prior belay experience, bouldering and auto-belay may be the best options. If you're interested in learning belay skills, reach out to us-we'd be happy to share some helpful resources!

AMC is not charging for this event, and non-members of NH Climbing & Fitness can enjoy a discounted day pass for $18, including rentals.

Date
Thursday, March 20th 2025, 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
#154108

Rock Climb Social At NH Climbing & Fitness

Join the AMC-NH Mountaineering Committee for a Social Climb at NH Climbing & Fitness! This monthly event welcomes climbers of all skill levels and is a fantastic way to connect with fellow climbers in the area.

The gym offers a variety of climbing options, including lead climbing, top rope, auto-belay, and bouldering. If you plan to lead or top rope, a quick belay test may be required if you haven't already taken one. Please note that, due to gym guidelines, we won't be able to provide belay instruction at this event. All climbers are welcome to join us, but please note that without prior belay experience, bouldering and auto-belay may be the best options. If you're interested in learning belay skills, reach out to us-we'd be happy to share some helpful resources!

AMC is not charging for this event, and non-members of NH Climbing & Fitness can enjoy a discounted day pass for $18, including rentals.

Date
Thursday, April 17th 2025, 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
#154109