Train with an IFMGA Mountain Guide | AIARE Courses, Climbing & Ski Guiding New England

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Core Mountain Guides provides AIARE avalanche courses, guided rock climbing, and backcountry ski instruction across New England. Programs are based in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, including Mount Washington, with additional climbing instruction in the Gunks near New Paltz, just outside of New York City.

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Climber on a classic route in the Gunks near New Paltz New York during a guided climbing day

Gunks Guided Climbing New Paltz, NY

Private climbing instruction and guided days tailored to your level.

Intro to outdoor climbing
Movement coaching
Multi-pitch progression

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Backcountry ski group learning snowpack assessment during AIARE avalanche course in the White Mountains

Mount Washington Avalanche Courses

Build the skills to travel safely in avalanche terrain.

AIARE 1, Avalanche Rescue, AIARE 2

Start with AIARE 1

Guided rock climbing instruction on granite cliffs in New Hampshire with a professional climbing guide

Guided Climb and Ski Trips in New England

Custom days built around your goals.

Climbing, skiing, or mountain skills
Flexible locations and objectives

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Avalanche courses are held on Mount Washington, one of the most active avalanche forecasting zones in the Northeast.

Train with an IFMGA Mountain Guide

Core Mountain Guides is led by Paul Rachele, an IFMGA Mountain Guide, AIARE Avalanche Educator, and AMGA Instructor Team member. Paul brings a decade and a half of professional guiding and instructional experience from the Mountain West to the Northeast.

You won’t just learn technical skills—you’ll learn how to make better decisions in the mountains.

Paul Rachele IFMGA Mountain Guide leading a climbing course in New England

IFMGA-certified mountain guide
AIARE avalanche course provider in New Hampshire
AMGA Instructor Team member
Small-group and private trips
Effective instruction, not just technical skills
Local expertise on Mount Washington, Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledge, Crawford Notch State Park, and the Gunks

Build Skills and Confidence

Whether you're new to the mountains or advancing toward bigger goals, you’ll walk away with:

Confidence making decisions in real terrain
Stronger technical and movement skills
A clear path for progression
Experience that translates beyond the course

Not sure where to Start?

Tell me your experience level and goals—I’ll point you to the right course or trip.

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Paul integrated the course materials into a realistic day of touring. We planned, observed, and executed together.

—Julian
After spending a few days with Paul, it became patently clear that Paul has vast rock climbing experience and knowledge.

—Michael
Paul was such an amazing guide that had total knowledge of avalanches and all procedures related to mitigating risk and understanding the backcountry.

—Brad

Where We Guide and Teach

Mountain terrain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire used for climbing and avalanche training

Mount Washington, New Hampshire

Climber on a multi-pitch route in the Gunks near New York City

Gunks New Paltz, NY

Climber following a guide on a multipitch route at Cathedral Ledge in North Conway NH during a guided climbing day

Cathedral Ledge North Conway, New Hampshire

Instruction is provided by an IFMGA Mountain Guide and AIARE Avalanche Educator with experience across the Mountain West and New England.

Ready to get into the mountains?

Whether you're booking your first avalanche course on Mount Washington, climbing a classic route in the Gunks, or planning a private climbing day, let me help you take the next step.

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Courses fill quickly—reach out to reserve your spot.

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