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Do you have dreams of getting above the trees, up in the mountains, moving over varied terrain and seeing the best of views? Does the idea of hiking a few miles to your climb not dissuade you? If you’re stoked on bigger days and awesome climbs, let’s get into the Alpine this summer!
Summer/Fall Intro Alpine Climbing
Stuck in the Northeast this summer and dreaming of experiencing what Alpine Climbing is all about? Are you a hiker looking to up your game a bit to more technical objectives? A climber looking to move efficiently and cover a lot of ground in the mountains? We are excited to offer a limited run of Alpine Climbing Objectives in the Northeast this summer! If you have ever wanted to learn some of what Alpine Climbing is all about, then look no further! Our selected climbs are selected to offer the budding alpine climbing or mountaineer a chance to get out of their comfort zone and have an awesome day, all while learning new skills and pushing themselves to new height. If you have aspirations for other objectives, reach out to use directly and we can discuss!
We pride ourselves in meeting you where you are at, taking the time to understand your goals and motivations, and curating a day that fits them to the best of our ability. All of our Alpine trips are led by our owner and lead guide Andy, an AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide. Lets get out and have an awesome day!
LOCATIONS
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The Trap Dike on Mt Colden is one of the best know alpine objectives in the Adirondacks. Over 13 miles you will hike, climb, and scramble over trails, lakes, waterfalls, and fourth and fifth class climbing. The Trap Dike itself is a 2000’ long climb that takes you to the top of Mt Colden, one of the ADK 46ers, or mountains over 4000’. If you want to have a big day in the mountains, top out on an Adirondack High Peak, and experience the joy of Alpine Climbing, look no further. Some prior climbing experience, and extensive hiking experience is required to do this trip in one day. Contact us for more info!
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Bottle slide is a classic slide climb located in the heart of the Adirondacks, toping out on Giant Mountain, one of the Adirondacks high peaks. Bottle Slide is a shorter and slightly less strenuous trip than the Trap Dike, covering an 8 mile round trip, and roughly 1300’ of 3rd and 4th class climbing. The true summit is guarded by a cliff band and a bushwhack. The cliff band can be bypassed to the right, or tackled head on with a short pitch of 5th class climbing for a fun dessert. After summiting, we’ll follow hiking trails back to the cars to cap off the day. Some prior climbing experience is required, as is extensive hiking experience. Contact us for more info!
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Henderson Ridge is a classic ridge climb in Huntington Ravine on Mt Washington. Though not as famous as other climbs in the area, Henderson is a great beginner alpine climb. We’ll start at Pinkham Notch and hike up into Huntington Ravine. From there, we’ll bushwack to the base of the ridge and rope up for about 700’ of low 5th class climbing, interspersed with scrambling and 4th class climbing. Once the ridge ends on the shoulder of Mt Washington, we have the option to skip the summit and hike down, or to hike another 1000’ to the summit before descending back to the parking lot.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Duration: Varies Based on the Objective. Some Objectives may require 10-12 hours to complete in a day.
Guide to Client Ratio: 1:2 Max Ratio for any Alpine Climb
Experience Required: Some prior climbing experience is required, as is prior hiking experience. See individual climb write-ups for more.
IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR WANT TO DISCUSS DIFFERENT OBJECTIVES, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY!
Price Includes All Technical gear as needed - Helmet, Harness, Shoes, Ropes - and qualified guides.
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