Partner-Led Climbing Trips

Guided Overnight Expeditions to the Summit of Mount Washington! (Not Currently Offered)

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.

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Founded in 1968, Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School is the oldest and largest climbing school in the eastern United States.

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Reservations may be made at emsexploration.com or by calling 800-310-4504.

Synnott Mountain Guides

Synnott Mountain Guides

Mark Synnott, owner and operator of Synnott Mountain Guides and a member of The North Face Climbing Team, has been leading climbing trips since 1996. An accomplished international climber, skier, mountaineer, and photographer, Mark offers private and group climbing instruction in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain climbing, and backcountry skiing.

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Reservations may be made at newhampshireclimbing.com or by calling (603) 733-8416.

Mooney Mountain Guides

Mooney Mountain Guides LLC is a year round Rock, Ice, and Mountain Climbing school & guide service. Based in New Hampshire and Vermont, MMG’s experienced staff of climbing guides and instructors specialize in private custom trips, personal instruction, family climbs, and group team building events. MMG offers guided rock and ice climbs, lessons, mountaineering courses, leadership training, alpine climbs, and Mt. Washington ascents.

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Reservations may be made at mooneymountainguides.com or by calling (603) 545-2600.

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