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Destinations & Routes
This camp will travel to New England’s most spectacular terrain to climb such
renowned classics as Whitney-Gilman or Moby Grape on Cannon Mountain,
Pinnacle Buttress on Mount Washington, and the Armadillo on Katahdin.
We will climb many traditional routes between 5.6 and 5.10 in difficulty in
Acadia and in North Conway, NH.
The alpine nature of many of the areas requires more efficient movement skills
and a higher degree of fitness and stamina.
Instruction & Experience
The lead guide(s) for this trip will be AMG senior guide staff. Campers will have
the opportunity to climb with multiple guides on routes of varying difficulty as desired,
including with the school owner who is one of only 200 internationally licensed
mountain guides in the U.S.
Daily skill clinics will focus on topics of interest to campers.
ROCK MASTERS LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In addition to RockPro III and IV objectives
Artificial gear and natural anchor construction
Multiple belay and rappel alternatives
Self-rescue skills for top rope and multi-pitch terrain
Route selection and route finding
Multi-pitch stance management and transitions
Efficient movement skills
SAMPLE ITINERARY FOR ROCK MASTERS
Each day of the camp will center around a primary climbing
goal and a specific skill objective. The itinerary is designed
to be flexible, guided by the participants’ interests.
Day 1:
Dedicate the day to skill review and team bonding. This is an
opportunity to acquaint ourselves, refresh fundamental belaying, rappelling,
and climbing skills as needed, and delve into climbing activities.
Day 2 – 3:
Concentrate on multi-pitch routes on the South Wall of
Champlain Mountain. Emphasis will be on cultivating efficient movement
and mastering rope management in a multi-pitch environment.
Days 4 – 8:
Journey to North Conway, NH, to tackle 4 to 8-pitch
routes on the granite of Whitehorse and Cathedral Ledges, known
for numerous historic climbs. Perhaps mix in some sport climbs at
Rumney. Refine personal lead climbing and rescue skills.
Day 9 – 11:
Elevate the challenge with longer and more demanding
climbing days. Opportunities will arise to conquer some of New
England’s most iconic routes, such as the Eaglet, Whitney Gilman Ridge
or Moby Grape in Franconia Notch and Pinnacle Buttress on Mount
Washington. Further refine personal lead climbing and rescue skills.
Day 11 – 13:
Head north to Katahdin to ascend one of the classics in New
England’s premier alpine area. Hone route-finding skills and efficiency on
routes like Hanta Yo, Pamola IV, The Armadillo Buttress, or the Flatiron.
Day 14:
Return to base and bid farewell, reflecting
on the incredible journey until next time.
MEETING / PICK UP LOCATIONS FOR ROCK MASTERS
Meets at Alpenglow Adventure Sports / Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
at 753 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME.
Meeting time on the first day (Sunday) is 11:00 a.m.
Pick up will be at the same location at 11:00 a.m. on the final day.
