Introduction to Mountaineering Adventure Program (IMAP) is designed for children ages 12-17.
November – December (Jan. Feb. Mar. 2021 dates will be posted in December)
For 20 years, our school has been introducing children to mountaineering through our high quality group trips.
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The 5 different levels of our program are designed to:
- Provide safe, quality adventures for participants of all ability levels
- Create a fun and supportive environment for participants, enabling them to make new friends
- Visit New England’s most exciting natural landmarks
- Teach participants essential outdoor wilderness skills
- Develop or boost self-confidence in participants
Level 1: Hiking and Wilderness Skills.
No prior experience necessary
In this level students participate in mild day hiking trips to White Mountains and various National Parks in NH and MA.
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Topics Covered:
- How to dress and equip oneself properly for trips in any weather conditions
- Building a campfire, and cooking on it
- Navigating different types of terrain
- Reading maps and using a compass
Dates:
November 22, Sunday (Pawtuckaway State Park, NH)
November 29, Sunday (Lynn Woods, MA)
December 5, Saturday (Blue Hills, MA)
December 12, Saturday (Crawford Notch, NH)
December 19, Saturday (White Mountains Kancamagus, NH)
Cost: $60
Level 2: Moderate Mountaineering
Hiking to the Top of the Mountains under 4000 ft. No prior experience necessary
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Topics Covered:
- Enduring longer trails to mountain summits
- Using crampons and ice axes
- Navigation skills with maps and compasses
- Leadership skills
- Solving mock emergency problems
- Building a campfire in any conditions and cooking on it
Dates:
December 6, Sunday (Mt.Chocorua, NH)
December 13, Sunday (Mt.Cannon, NH)
December 20, Sunday (Mt.Moat, NH)
January/February dates TBA
Cost: $60
Level 3: Technical Ice Climbing and Mountaineering Techniques
No prior experience necessary
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Topics Covered:
- Top rope ice climbing on moderate and vertical terrain
- Proper use of crampons, ice tools, ropes, and other equipment
- Building anchors using ice screws and V-threads
- Advanced ice climbing techniques
Dates:
This program will start in January (dates TBA)
Cost: $60
Level 4: Hiking/Climbing Mountains above 4000ft
Previous participation in at least 1 trip for Level 1 AND Level 2 is required to qualify
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Topics Covered
- Hiking to the top of some of the most beautiful mountains of New England;
- Organizing personal gear and equipment for the climb;
- Dealing with brutal NE mountain weather, survival skills;
- Leadership skills and group organizing;
Dates:
This program will start in January (dates TBA)
Cost: $60
Level 5: Winter Camping and Mountaineering (February School vacation 2021)
Previous participation in at least 1 trip in EACH of the 4 previous levels is required to qualify
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Dates:
This program will be run during February School vacation 2021. Contact Aleksey via intlclimbingschool@gmail.com for the details.
– Backpack
– Hiking boots and mini spike crampons
– Rain gear (poncho or rain jacket and pants)
– Food and drinks for the day (breakfast, lunch, snacks, water and hot drinks in a thermos)
– Waiver form (printed and signed)