Rock Climbing in New Hampshire

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We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in New Hampshire, please refer to New Hampshire’s COVID-19 guidelines for out-of-state visitors.

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What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced, local rock-climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • A full day of rock climbing
  • Transportation to the trailhead

What’s not included:

• • Transportation to Glen, NH
  • Accommodations (available at the guide’s Bunkhouse in Glen, NH, for a fee of $20 per person)
  • Food and snacks
  • Technical gear rental package (can be rented for $49 from your guide)

Participants in this tour should be in reasonable physical condition. Being in good shape is necessary for rock climbing. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.

New Hampshire has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!

For intermediate to advanced climbers, New Hampshire has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.

All technical climbing equipment can be rented from your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:

• • Helmet
  • Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag
  • Ropes
  • Rock shoes
  • Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)

Your guides can provide a technical gear rental package, which costs $49 and includes a harness, shoes, belay device, and helmet.

Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:

• • Day pack with a waist strap (around a 40L bag)
  • Water bottle
  • Comfortable climbing pants or shorts
  • Insulating layers and jackets
  • Food you can eat on-the-go
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and prices:

• • The group size for these climbs is usually between 1–2 people with one guide.
  • Costs per person decrease as the group grows for private tours, so it’s the perfect opportunity to climb with friends and family.

Climbing days in New Hampshire can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to Glen, NH, the starting point for the climbs, most people fly into Portland International Jetport. From there, you can rent a car and take a 2-hour drive to Glen, or take a bus to Naples American Legion and take a taxi, which will take you around 2h15min total.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide’s Bunkhouse in Glen, NH, or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.