New Hampshire Climbing Guide -- Mountaineering Instructor -- Member of The North Face Climbing Team

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Mark Synnot - AMGA Certified Rock Guide
AMGA Certified
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Learning to lead is a huge step, but in my opinion it's a step that every climber should make...at some point. Being on the sharp end demands total concentration and it also offers by far the biggest rewards and the greatest sense of satisfaction. There is nothing like the feeling you get after sending a hard multipitch trad climb at your limit, without falling. Leading is also extremely dangerous and not something to be rushed into or done recklessly. With 20 years of leading experience without an accident, I feel that I am a good mentor for teaching you how to lead safely. We'll start by having you do some mock leads, where you are backed up by a toprope. As you gain confidence, the toprope can be left slack, so that it still protects you from a groundfall but does not give the sense of total security. I am also open to letting people do the real thing if you've proven that you're ready. In this case I can help you to find the pitches that are appropriate for your skill level. The goal of this course is truly to get you out doing this on your own, without a guide.
Synnott Mountain Guides Climbing Courses
Mt. Washington Observatory Overnight
Presidential Traverse
Mt. Washington - Tuckerman Ravine
Intro to Mountaineering
Mt. Washington - Lion's Head Winter Route
Intro to Rock Climbing
Toproping Course
Learn to Lead course
Advanced Rock Climbing Techniques
Cathedral Ledge Overview
Whitehorse Ledge Overview
Intro to Ice Climbing
Intermediate Ice Climbing
Advanced Ice Climbing
Mixed Climbing 101
Aid Climbing Instruction
Introduction to Self-Rescue
Intro to Backcountry Ski
Advanced Backcountry Skiing
Huntington Ravine Gully Skiing
Mt. Washington Avalanche Awareness Course