Backcountry Skiing in the White Mountains

We mostly guide on alpine touring (AT) gear but can also use steel edged cross country skis and telemark gear appropriate for the conditions.

A guidebook “Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast” by David Goodman, (Appalachian Mountain Club books) documents a lot of the best tours in our area and is a good reference to what is available to ski. 

Tours are rated moderate, more difficult, most difficult. The true difficulty of each tour will also be a combination of weather conditions, your physical conditioning and your ability to ski a variable snowpack. A rough gauge of where you could be on this scale is as follows:

• Moderate tours are for skiers that are comfortable on green trails at ski areas.
• More difficult tours can be skied by lower intermediate skiers that ski both blue and green runs at the ski areas.
• Most difficult tours are best attempted by skiers that ski blue intermediate trails and black diamonds on a regular basis.

You should have an average level of fitness; the tour will be tailiored to your physical conditioning and ability level.

IMCS is locally owned. We hire only top quality guides and our emphasis is always on your safety and enjoyment. We offer climbing trips, treks and expeditions throughout the world, led by New England legend Rick Wilcox. Rick has led over 30 successful climbs, including the first New England ascent of Mt Everest.

We have been guiding and teaching climbing for over 30 years. Our guides are fully trained by us, most have AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association) certifications, are members of the Mountain Rescue Service Elite Team, and have Wilderness First Aid Training.

While tipping is a personal choice, it is never expected but always appreciated. Our guides work hard keeping you safe and making sure you have a great experience. If you felt you had a great day, a tip is generally customary, if not, please let the management know, it is our job to make sure we maintain the highest standards.