Partner-Led Climbing Trips
Guided Overnight Climbing Trips to the Summit of Mount Washington
The Mount Washington Observatory is proud to partner with the following respected climbing schools to offer exclusive overnight mountaineering expeditions to the summit of Mount Washington. Climbing instruction is provided by the companies listed below, and overnight accommodations are provided by the Mount Washington Observatory at our legendary summit weather station—an exclusive opportunity not available anywhere else. On top of the climbing instruction from our partner guides, overnight accommodations include tours of the Extreme Mount Washington summit museum, a behind-the-scenes tour of the weather station and time to get to know the hardy crew that call Mount Washington home.
Please note that these special trips are led by the companies listed below, so please direct all inquiries and requests for reservations to them. For Observatory-led overnight trips to the summit of Mount Washington utilizing snowcat transportation, please visit our EduTrip page. For a list of area lodging options before and after your climbing trip, visit our lodging partners page.
Vertex Mountain Guides
Vertex Mountain Guides is based in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We offer expert instruction in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing for all skill levels. Whether you’re new to the sport, aiming for a challenging route, or seeking to enhance your skills, our seasoned guides provide assurance and expertise. Book your guided adventure with the best in the business and experience the thrill of the mountains.
International Mountain Climbing School
IMCS guides have accumulated many years of climbing, guiding and teaching experience. Located in North Conway, NH, we are a mix of American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified guides, world class climbers, dedicated teachers and backcountry masters. From indoor wall climbing programs for young children to international climbing expeditions in the great ranges of the world we have guides that can take you there..
Redline Guiding
Based in the Mt. Washington Valley, Redline Guiding offers custom guiding services for adventures in a variety of pursuits: hiking, backpacking, skiing, climbing, mountaineering, and foundational skills like camp craft and wilderness navigation. Our winter skills course and Mt. Washington climb are among our most popular winter offerings, and we specialize in providing every guest with a great experience.
Northeast Mountaineering
The Guides at Northeast Mountaineering are a small group of highly trained and experienced climbers. Collectively, they have decades of experience on rock, ice and snow with ascents all over the world. Despite their own personal climbs, they thrive on teaching their skills to others. At NEM you will get personal attention, a low guide to climber ratio, and a relaxed and fun environment for you to climb to your full potential
