POV: You’re in a snow globe—Welcome to Mt. Washington Valley

What a guest will experience regardless of what trip they sign up for, is that Anne, and any EMS guide, will meet them where they are. Everyone who signs up for a trip is looking to do something different. Anne will identify what your goal is, and then give you individualized support in achieving that. She will give you the tools needed to become a sufficient and independent recreator. 

According to Moa, “It’s so exciting to rappel down a waterfall!” It’s super fun and incredibly accessible. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to participate in it, and it’s a great activity for a range of people to participate in making it the great equalizer on a family vacation. It’s a great entry-point to the natural world.

Five ideas for your next spring or summer guided outdoor adventure in Mt. Washington Valley!

the local beta a guest receives during their excursion with us is part of the package. Not only will you enjoy the guided hike, climb, or backcountry adventure you booked, but you’ll get insight on where to go, and what trail to take on next.

As the owner of Swift River Ghillie, a fly fishing guide service in the White Mountains, Randy offers half-day and full-day Wade and Drift trips, as well as overnight backcountry fly fishing trips!

If thoughts of making turns in fresh snow, pulling out your poly-pro and crampons to explore a new trail, learning a new skill through ice climbing, or taking your backcountry skiing to new heights flood your mind while you prep for your next Zoom meeting, then you’ll want to hop on the phone or open a new tab and book your winter getaway in the White Mountains stat!

We’ve outlined a few ways you can easily get closer to the culture of the Mt. Washington Valley this fall with events at local breweries, competitive events and family-friendly fun!

Hiking is much more than just walking up a peak. It’s a practice in appreciation. Which is one of the reasons why Mike Cherim, owner of Redline Guiding, loves to hike.

Notorious for its stickered front door, International Mountain Climbing School can easily be found on Route 16, right in North Conway Village. With close to 100 years of experience (not counting the years other guides who work for IMCS add to the mix) circulating through the walls of IMCS, you as a customer, guest, and student have access to that library of knowledge

Mt. Washington Valley has a lot of name recognition. Skiing in particular sticks out, especially with the iconic Tuckerman Trail, leading to Tuckerman Ravine. This trail is so pervasive, and photography of this route up Mount Washington is so stunning, it can help but explode digitally. Images of Mount Washington and everything it overlooks has cast a wide net, and sucked many an outdoor enthusiast in.

Everyone, from every where has the right to access The White Mountain National Forest. It’s considered public land, and you, as a member of the public have the right to enjoy it, just as much as the next person, and the next, and the next.

No where in New England are waterfalls so abundant and accessible for viewing and enjoying than the Mt. Washington Valley!

Hop in the car and make your way along any of these seven scenic drives! You'll find scenic views, photo-ops, waterfalls and hiking trails!