New Hampshire: White Mountains Winter Outdoor Clinics with Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

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New Hampshire, White Mountains
Winter Outdoor Clinics
Length 3 hours Group Size 4-12 Trip Level 1

Date (2008-2009)
See below and select a date to reserve your spot.

Price (2008-2009)
$25 to $35 per person (4 person minimum)

Meeting Time and Location
10am at Eastern Mountain Sports, North Conway, NH

Ice Axe & Crampon $35
January 17 (sat)

January 31 (sat)

February 14 (sat)

March 7 (sat)

Winter Camping $35
January 3 (sat)

January 24 (sat)

February 7 (sat)

February 28 (sat)

March 14 (sat)

Map, Compass & GPS $35
November 29 (sat)

January 10 (sat)

February 21 (sat)

March 21 (sat)

Leave No Trace $25
November 30 (sun)

March 28 (sat)

Eastern Mountain Sports in North Conway is proud to offer a winter full of non-technical introductory clinics, right from our store! These 3 hour hands-on sessions are held outdoors at the Eastern Mountains Sports in North Conway New Hampshire, right in the heart of the White Mountains. Your experienced Eastern Mountain Sports team of guides will be on hand to give instruction on the various types of winter related activities found right here in the White Mountains. Clinics will cover topics such as,

GPS, maps, compass
Ice Axe
Crampons
Boots
20% discount coupon to Eastern Mountain Sports

Meals
Personal gear & clothes

Participants should come properly dressed to spend several hours outdoors. Eastern Mountain Sports will provide all technical gear for each activity.

Reservations are not required to join but are highly recommended since space is limited. Please call or email with any questions.

1- Ice Axe and Crampon Skills
Winter hiking in the White Mountains often requires the use of crampons and hiking above treeline in the winter most certainly requires the use of an ice axe. This introductory clinic will give you the opportunity to try out these tools in a safe and controlled environment. Eastern Mountain Sports climbing guides will assist you with choosing and fiting crampons and show you how to select an ice axe. You will also learn hands-on how to properly use these important winter mountaineering tools. A great clinic for those thinking of climbing Mt. Washington this wnter!

2- Winter Camping
Don't let a little snow keep you from enjoying the thrill of camping in the winter! These clinics will teach you how to select a campsite and properly set-up your tent and cooking area. You will have an opportunity to check out some of the latest in winter camping gear and accessories!

5- Leave No Trace Ethics
Leave no trace is a national and international program designed to assist outdoor enthusiast reduce their impacts when they hike, camp, picnic, snowshoe, run, bike, hunt, paddle, horseback ride,fish, ski or climb. The program strives to educate all those who enjoy the outdoors about the nature of their recreational impacts as well as techniques to prevent and minimize such impacts.

3- Map, Compass, GPS and Geocaching
Getting lost is no fun! Learn how to use these navigational tools so you can impress your friends on your next adventure and be safe out there on the trail. Bring your own GPS or use one of ours.

Please contact us with any questions