Ice Climbing

John brings the stoke! He’s a great instructor who brings a ton of enthusiasm for climbing and creates a supportive environment for learning. +++

I have used Mooney Mountain Guides for 3 different trips. Beginner ice climbing, Winter Mount Washington summit day trip, and a winter overnight trip up Mount Washington with a stay at the weather observatory. Each trip was amazing in its own right and I could not have asked for a better group of guides! I have worked in the guiding industry for 15 years (in a naturalist guiding capacity) and everyone I’ve had the pleasure to meet with Mooney is top-notch! This applies to their knowledge and technical skill level as well as their passion for the sport, and kindness and patience in sharing that with others. I know my companions and I couldn’t have done this without guides, on top of that we couldn’t have done it without guides as they have at Mooney that demonstrated such stellar leadership qualities. Mooney Mountain Guides will always have my business when adventuring in NH and anywhere else they guide…Mt. Baker, here I come! (maybe)

I’ve climbed with Micah two seasons and can strongly recommend him without qualification. I’ve described him to fellow climbers as a “technician”, well versed in all aspects of climbing, someone that not only gets you up cool places, but who passes on valuable information that allows you to get up those cool places safely on your own.

He has taken my ice climbing to the next level where I now feel comfortable leading. Nevertheless, I still plan to climb with Micah in future seasons to tune up my climbing and get to remote areas I wouldn’t necessarily go to without the strong local avalanche knowledge Micah possesses. He cares about you as a climber, not just as a client.

Stop sitting on the couch wishing you could be adventurous and go! My husband and I did the Introduction to Ice-Climbing and it was not only action-packed, but it is challenging enough that you leave with the endorphins of being on the mountain in winter AND the satisfaction of feeling like you accomplished something. I have a disability that renders my left leg and foot all but useless, which is not a small problem in ice-climbing. Peter, our guide, was patient and steadfast in teaching techniques, providing tips, and suggesting real time modifications that allowed me and every other person in our group to make it to the top. I would book this excursion a million times over and plan to do waterfall rappelling with NEM after the thaw.