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Mt. Washington

Mount Washington Observatory

Climb and spend the night. Now accepting reservations!
This unique experience combines the challenge of a winter ascent of the Northeast's highest peak with the rare opportunity to spend the night on the summit inside the Mount Washington Observatory's legendary mountain top weather station.

*2012 dates now available

Kayak School Instructors

Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak School has been teaching the fundamentals of kayaking in the Northeast for over a decade!

We've assembled some of the finest, most talented paddle instructors in the industry with experience in all aspects of kayaking. Whether you're a family of 4 looking to try something new or a seasoned kayaker looking to fine tune your skills, we can cater to you.

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Climbing School Instructors

Climbing School Instructors

Who are we? What do we do? Why do we love the sport and the lifestyle?

The faces, stories and lives of the Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School. Check out our newest video.

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