Welcome to the ADK Winter Mountaineering School!

Dates for our 2009 programs have been announced! Deadline for registration is January 15 , 2009.  Register soon - space is limited! The 2009 Winter Mountaineering School will be located at the ADK Loj, with programs running between January 30th and February 5th, 2009. Click here for program details.

2008 Update - The 2008 program was a tremendous success! Check out our Gallery page for photos (more will be added in the near future).

The ADK Winter Mountaineering School is non-profit group that has been sponsored for over 50 years by the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK).  The purpose of the program is to promote enjoyable and successful winter mountaineering and camping through a learn-by-doing approach.  Our program is held in the Adirondack Mountains of New York.

Past participants have included three season hikers and backpackers looking to expand their skills to include winter hiking, backpacking and mountaineering, as well as more experienced skiers, trip leaders and winter mountaineers who are wishing to refine their skills or are looking for some excitement and adventure.  Our friendly, experienced, all-volunteer staff; low student-instructor ratio; and pricing make the ADK Winter Mountaineering School the best value in the Northeast for learning winter skills.  We offer day trip, weekend backpacking, and weeklong backpacking options.

Use the links at the top of this page to learn about trip options, download a detailed student handbook and application package, view photos from past trips, or check out some frequently asked questions.  Use the links below to contact us.

Thanks for visiting our site, and we hope to see you in the mountains this winter!