The 60+ club shows us that healthy eating and an active lifestyle equals true performance. What a wonderful day of climbing 5.6 - 5.11 with these two.

NV guests Trinity and Jonah demonstrate care for and support in one another while climbing and belaying for the first time, while rock climbing in Maine.

NV guests Caitlyn and Sean experience backcountry rock climbing on two Mount Washington classics: Henderson Ridge and the Pinnacle Northeast Ridge.

Brian and his son Avery spend an adventurous Father’s Day on the cliffs of Camden Maine!

NV guest Krystal leads her first ever multi-pitch traditional rock climb in Maine with Megan belaying and Ryan coaching on rappel. This is Krystal’s second rock climbing season and we could not be more proud of her success! Enjoy this 33 minute adventure that contains many teachable moments for any traditional rock climbing leader.

NV guests Jeff and his 8 year old son Owen go rock climbing in Camden, Maine for the first time!

NV guests Sean and Courtney chose Ryan to help them develop their rock climbing partnership skills. They crushed it in Camden and Acadia.

NV guest Krystal ticks off another world class climbing destination with Ryan.

After three decades and three failures in Alaska, NV guest Bob finally summits the Moose’s Tooth with Ryan

NV guest Bob rock climbs Maine’s premiere alpine rock climb: The Armadillo.

After a major snowstorm prevented Ryan from guiding NV guest Tony on a week long trip to Chimney Pond on Katahdin, they opted for a trip just two weeks later, camping five nights in a lean-to. This is their story of summiting Katahdin in -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Gilbane Bros of Maine experience an excellent backcountry adventure skiing and climbing on Katahdin.

NV guest Mick goes ice climbing in Maine while whitewater kayakers cruise by during late winter.

July, 2019

After a full year of focused eating and movement training, beginner climber Matt is ready to take on the Tetons. Watch his adventure unfold with Ryan as his guide.

After one full year of sticking to his Northern Vertical training program, Matt followed me up two Teton classics.

May, 2019

Climb Acadia this summer, This is New England's famous summertime destination and best seaside cliffs on the east coast: perfect pink granite cracks. YES!!! Need a qualified guide? Call RYAN of Northern Vertical 207-505-0016 ryan@northernvertical.com

Lindsey climbs Precipice South Wall classics in Acadia National Park over Mother’s Day weekend.

March, 2019

Join Ryan Howes and Northern Vertical guests on an epic 48-hour adventure. As always, Ryan leads the way captures their journey: snowmobiling, skiing, climbing, summiting and skiing once again to the snowmobiles. Kathadin, the tallest mountain in Maine is also the northern terminus of the famous east coast Appalachian Trail.

Seth, Will and George on their 48-hour adventure on Katahdin. 

March, 2019

Join Ryan as he shows takes Zak up two classic Frankenstein Cliff Ice Climbs: Standard Route and Penguin. This was Zak's third climb with Ryan of Northern Vertical and his movement skills are quickly improving. Contact Ryan to co-create you next Northern Vertical adventure. Take the LEAP at NORTHERNVERTICAL.COM

Zak learns the subtleties of Ice Climbing movement at Frankenstein Cliff, Crawford Notch, New Hampshire.

March, 2019

Thanks for watching folks. If you are interested in learning how to ice climb, or looking for a top notch guide to take you up the classics then look no farther. My name is Ryan Howes, founder and owner of Northern Vertical of Maine.

Lindsey Leone on the Tour-De-Force Frankenstein Cliff Ice Climbing circuit.

March, 2019

Watch Zak climb for the first time on multi-pitch ice and mixed terrain in Camden, MAINE! Want to learn how to climb ice and mixed terrain? Or, are you looking for an experienced guide to take you up some classic routes and help you build more skills?

Zak finds his flow state on Ice & Mixed Climbs in Coastal Camden, Maine.

February, 2019

Look no farther for backcountry ice climbing than Baxter State Park with local professional Ryan Howes of Northern Vertical, Maine's #1 Ice and Rock Climbing Guide. For this adventure, long-time client, Mick Browning and Ryan ticked off some ephemeral routes.

Mick climbs two First Ascent Ice Climbs on Upper South Branch Pond, Baxter State Park, Maine.

November, 2018

Enjoy the montage.

Russ…Lost Control this time around…well, every time!

November, 2018

Sarah gets her first taste of rock climbing.

Sarah shows us that Rock Climbing for the first time is a great way to Reset.

October, 2018

2018 Camden, Maine Rock Climbing Season is full of color and another new climber (Joel) to the roster.

Joel’s first Rock Climb after a weekend of Health and High-Performance Coaching in Camden, Maine

October, 2018

Ryan Howes and Atlantic Climbing School of Bar Harbor collaborate to take Tim, Becky, Mia and Shane up their first multi-pitch rock climb.

Tim, Becky, Mia and Shane ascend their first multi-pitch Rock Climb in Acadia National Park, Maine.

September, 2018

This video is about LEVY'S ROCK CLIMBING in ACADIA NATIONAL PARK with NORTHERN VERTICAL

The Levy Family rediscover why Acadia National Park is a Rock Climbing Paradise.

September, 2018

This video is about Climbing Katahdin's Armadillo Buttress with Ryan Howes of Northern Vertical

Jody Stern and daughter Abby Stern climb The Armadillo on Katahdin during their 10-year anniversary of climbing with Ryan.

August, 2018

Join Melissa and I as we cross Katahdin's Knife Edge Traverse with less than ideal weather. Clouds and wind parted just in time for our summit arrival at Baxter Peak.

Melissa discover’s Katahdin’s Knife Edge Traverse is full value alpine terrain - a huge milestone for any East Coast hiker.

July, 2018

If you want to lose weight for good and feel great forever, then the LIVE LOVE LEAP Health Coach Program with Ryan Howes is your best decision. Watch as Mark finishes his first ever rock climb - something he never would have done in the past - now that Mark took the LEAP, he's on fire!!

Mark “Take’s the LEAP” after losing 70 lbs. through Ryan’s transformational health coaching program.