Rock Climbing

The White Mountains are renowned for their impressive, towering granite cliffs, especially Cathedral and White Horse ledges, attracting legions of rock climbers from throughout the U.S. and Europe. Ascents range from rather easy to extraordinarily difficult. The North Conway area hosts three climbing schools, and experienced and aspiring climbers alike have plenty of options for improving their skills. Classes range from 1 day to a week.

Contact the Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School (tel. 603/356-5433; www.emsclimb.com), the International Mountain Climbing School (tel. 603/356-7064; www.ime-usa.com), or the Mountain Guides Alliance (tel. 603/356-5310) for more information.