Laurie Watt

My friend and I climbed/mountaineered Mt. Washington with our Guide Laurie Watts and a junior Guide, Toni. Laurie and Toni helped us to feel safe every single step of the way and provided encouragement when my energy level allowed doubt about being able to reach the summit creep in. Laurie entertained us with stories from her many years in the outdoors and also took every opportunity to teach us about the mountain and nature while also instilling in us a respect for the outdoors and Mt. Washington. I would highly recommend Laurie for any trip or activity!!

By Caroline K. on March 02, 2025

Laurie was a great climb. I appreciated her emphasis on safety, and I felt comfortable on the ice with her careful instruction even as a beginner.

By Jackie H. on February 24, 2025

Great first time ice climbing! The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

By Madison W. on January 29, 2025

Laurie is an incredibly patient, kind teacher. The group was mixed in that some had never been on ice before or worn crampons. Never once did Laurie act like that was an inconvenience. For those with a bit more experience, she was constantly looking for ways to add value or to teach a new pony trick. I couldn't recommend the experience and the guide more highly.

By Ann H. on January 27, 2025

An ideal first experience ice climbing. Couldn't have been better. Laurie was amazing. Wholeheartedly recommend. <3

By Erin P. on January 27, 2025

Had a great day at Kinsman Notch climbing with Laurie Watt, Toni (Tony?), Jordan, and a number of female participants. The crag was a bit crowded, but Laurie knew the other guide and we were able to share ropes. Instruction was clear and beta and encouragement were awesome! Would climb with your guides again,

By Cheryl K. on January 26, 2025

We had another awesome trip with the Nature Girls led by Laurie.

By Stefanie L. on January 26, 2025

Fantastic intro! Beat “ fear factor” back a bit.

By Sue W. on October 10, 2024

Laurie was exceptional. I’ve done a little bit of indoor, outdoor and ice climbing. Laurie provided a route which allowed me to have a fun first to reorient myself and then had more challenging routes. She also created a route for those of us who wanted to repel. There were lots of options and she took the time to go through everything the newbies would need to know and was kind and calm when talking them through spots that were hard for them. All the while explaining the safety procedures and safety backup procedures to alleviate any possible concerns they may have had. She’s fantastic with a tight belay. You feel secure and safe with her watching your climb. Knowing she’ll be there if you falter. I also appreciated her suggestions for us to improve during our climbs. It allowed us to make the routes more a bit more challenging so we could continue to progress. She loves her job and it clearly shows. I had an amazing day specifically because Laurie had a well thought out plan for everyone. Thank you Laurie! Hope to climb with you again. Best, Kristen

By Kristen B. on October 07, 2024

It didn't hurt that it was a perfect day to climb, but Laurie was a great, patient, supportive instructor. She shared her experience and knowledge in a way that was most effective to her students' ability and level. She also had recommendations for other climbing areas appropriate to our skills. Would 100% learn from her again.

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