Today is Steep Ice Tuesday!  We’re highlighting the Steep Ice clinics that are being offered during the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest!

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Master your steep ice skills during Ice Fest! Photo by Laura Barisonzi

Now that your comfortable on Grade 3 ice, it’s time to move on to the steep stuff. Learn how to move smoothly, without getting pumped! Vertical ice takes on many forms – mushrooms, bulges, cauliflower, candlesticks, chandeliers, pillars, curtains, smears, and flows. Brittle or punky, blue or yellow – it takes imagination and experience to move efficiently and confidently on this awe-inspiring terrain. You will get the chance to climb many different types of steep ice, learn to establish a resting position, and incorporate rock climbing movements into your ice climbing awareness.
To sign up call IMCS or visit the Ice Fest Website:
603-356-7064 https://www.mwv-icefest.com/clinics/

Check out the Steep Ice Clinics below:

Friday:
Intro To Steep Waterfall Ice Climbing with IMCS Guides
Steep Waterfall Ice Climbing With Kevin Mahoney (filling up FAST!)

Saturday:
Intro To Steep Waterfall Ice Climbing  (Filling up FAST!)

  • Group 1:  Freddie Wilkinson & Matt McCormick
  • Group 2:  Barry Blanchard & IMCS Guide Elliot Gaddy

Steep Waterfall Ice Climbing  with Kevin Mahoney & Peter Doucette
Women’s Steep Ice Climbing Clinic with Majka Burhardt & Emilie Drinkwater (Don’t wait ladies!)

Sunday:
Intro To Steep Waterfall Ice Climbing with IMCS Guides
Steep Waterfall Ice Climbing with Emilie Drinkwater & Carlos Buhler

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Steep is IN! It’s time to climb! Photo by Laura Laura Barisonzi