Rock Climb Kayak The oldest climbing school in the country, you’ll find programs for every ability level at over 20 different locations that are run by the best guides in the business. visit emsClimb.com With nine locations to choose from between Maine and Maryland, our kayak school can teach you everything you need to know to paddle anywhere in the world. Visit emsKayak.com     International Travel Winter Sports Our adventure travel service takes all the stress and hassle out of planning a domestic or international hike, bike, or paddle trek so you can focus on having fun. visit emsTrek.com Our ski school operates seven locations, offering complete backcountry and Telemark ski courses as well as all three levels of the AIARE’s avalanche safety program. visit emsSki.com

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The Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School was started in Boston in 1968, and currently has 5 major locations and 8 satellite locations throughout the East, making it the oldest and largest climbing school in the eastern U.S.  Along with the Climbing School, Eastern Mountain Sports operates a Kayak School, Ski School, Ski School and International Adventure Travel department (currently planning a 2009 Everest Summit bid). Special programs have also been added to accommodate handicapped and disabled participants. Since the inception of the first school, the mission has been to provide the best outdoor experience possible.