New Hampshire Ice: A Select Guide

An in-depth guide to a selection of over 200 classic ice and alpine climbing routes within the Granite State. Includes full color photos by local photographers, written contributions by local climbers, updated topos, maps, descriptions, GPS data, a foreword by Rick Wilcox, and 100% made in NH. Covers the areas of: Franconia Notch, Kinsman Notch, The Baker River Valley, Crawford Notch, North Conway, The Presidential Range, and Northern New Hampshire.

Orders are normally shipped on Thursdays via USPS Media Mail (2-8 business days):

  • US – $5 for the first book and $5 per additional copy
  • Canada – $21 for the first book and $2.50 per additional book

Please call the retail shop at (603) 356-7013 and place your order over the phone if you need a quicker turnaround, we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

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Cathedral Ledge Selected Classics Poster

This poster of Cathedral Ledge has line drawings and information for 50 classic climbs.

  • Measures 23″ wide by 35″ tall.
  • Ships in the US via USPS in a tube at a cost of $10 per shipment (multiple posters can fit in a tube).
  • Or choose free pickup at IME in North Conway, New Hampshire.
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Rumney

The definitive guide to the Rumney sport climbing crags near Plymouth, New Hampshire.

Rumney
by Ward Smith

The definitive guide to the Rumney sport climbing crags near Plymouth, New Hampshire. Rumney has become the northeast climbing destination for local and traveling climbers. Written by Ward Smith, the guide (180 pages, softcover) contains maps and written descriptions covering more than 500 routes, rated 5.0 to 5.15 (most in the 5.8 to 5.12 range).

Orders are normally shipped on Thursdays via USPS Media Mail (2-8 business days):

  • US – $5 for the first book and $5 per additional copy
  • Canada – $21 for the first book and $2.50 per additional book

Please call the retail shop at (603) 356-7013 and place your order over the phone if you need a quicker turnaround, we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

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The Notches

The Notches: A Rock Climber’s Guide to the Western White Mountains of New Hampshire by Jon Sykes.

A Rock Climber’s Guide to the Western White Mountains of New Hampshire

by Jon Sykes

This guidebook is the definitive resource for rock climbing routes in the Western White Mountains of New Hampshire…covering Cannon Cliff, Franconia Notch, Zealand Valley, Crawford Notch, and Kinsman Notch (a never before previously published section).

Orders are normally shipped on Thursdays via USPS Media Mail (2-8 business days):

  • US – $5 for the first book and $5 per additional copy
  • Canada – $21 for the first book and $2.50 per additional book

Please call the retail shop at (603) 356-7013 and place your order over the phone if you need a quicker turnaround, we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

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North Conway Rock Climbs

North Conway Rock Climbs - Second Edition

The Second Edition of North Conway Rock Climbs is now available and contains ~ 500 new routes!

This guidebook covers a broad geographical area loosely centered on the town of North Conway in NH, stretching from the crest of the Kancamagus Highway in the west, down through the Mount Washington Valley, and east to the crags in Evans Notch and near Bethel in western Maine.

Detailed information of around 2200 climbs using full written descriptions, maps, topos and photodiagrams. 484 pages in full color.

Orders are normally shipped on Thursdays via USPS Media Mail (2-8 business days):

  • US – $5 for the first book and $5 per additional copy
  • Canada – $21 for the first book and $2.50 per additional book

Please call the retail shop at (603) 356-7013 and place your order over the phone if you need a quicker turnaround, we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

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Camping and Accessories

IME water bottles

Whether you are spending a weekend out with the family, hiking the Appalachian Trail, or climbing Kilimanjaro, the proper equipment can make all the difference. IME carries camping equipment and accessories to meet your needs. Questions? Inventory Check? Contact IME… Featured Products and Brands

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Mountaineering

La Sportiva boots at IME

Mount Washington is arguably the epicenter of mountaineering in the Northeast. Take your pick of trips ranging from one day summit climbs to the multi day Presidential Traverse. And that’s just one area of the White Mountains. While the other peaks of the White Mountains are shorter, they still host a variety of mountaineering terrain. Whether…

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Footwear

Trail Running and Hiking

IME carries a large range of footwear and accessories including rock climbing & approach shoes, ice climbing & mountaineering boots, trail runners, hiking boots, socks, insoles, gaiters, microspikes, and snowshoes. Questions? Inventory Check? Contact IME… Featured Brands and Gear

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Skiing

Used telemark at IME

New Hampshire isn’t just for rock and ice climbing, the state is also home to some of the best backcountry skiing in the Northeast. Steep technical descents on Mount Washington or mellow turns in the woods can be found within a short drive from IME. Our consignment shop has great deals on used backcountry skiing equipment,…

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Tents and Sleeping Bags

Western Mountaineering More than 30 years ago, two northern California mountaineers came together with a vision of un-compromised excellence. Their inspired dedication and persistence built the foundation that we stand on today and that vision is made reality. A dedicated search for the finest raw materials, meticulous design and unsurpassed workmanship have come together to…

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