Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest

The premier ice climbing event in the northeast for over 30 years!

February 5-8, 2026

North Conway, New Hampshire

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Clinics & Guided Climbs

If you've never been on belay, or if you don't even know what that means—to advanced mixed climbing and mountaineering clinics—we have something for everyone. Led by professional athletes, certified guides, and seasoned veteran climbers, clinics and guided climbs will help you broaden and develop your climbing skills. Guides hail from around North America and the Northeast region especially. If you don't know what's the best clinics for you, feel free to call!

Ice Climbing For Rock Climbers

Ice Climbing For Rock Climbers

For those of you who have rock climbed, indoors or out, know how to tie into the climbing rope, and how to belay. You'll learn crampon and Ice Axe use and how to move over a variety of steep frozen terrain. This course will get your gears moving and get you comfortable on the ice!

Women's Learn To Lead

Women's Learn To Lead

This is an advanced level course for experienced female climbers ready for the "sharp end." Participants will gain incredible skills and get individualized instruction from guest guides on how to lead ice. You will leave this two day clinic feeling comfortable and confident on lead!

Steep Ice

Steep Ice

Take your ice climbing skills to the next level. 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 ice, blue or yellow— it takes imagination and experience to move efficiently and confidently on this awe-inspiring terrain.

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IMCS & Guest Guides

We are proud to have world-class athletes and climbers as your guides for the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest!

Dodge Garfield

Marcus Garcia

Pete Gaeta

Grant Simmons

Colin Aina

Jordan Revis

Anne Parmenter

Max Lurie

Amanda Danduran

Bob Baribeau

Chris Little

Alex Teixeira

John Willard

Matt Shove

Rita Strauss

Ted Teegarden

Athe Torri

Noah Kleiner

Zebulon Jakub

Matty Bowman

Cynthia Su

Ben Mirkin

Nick DeHaas

Laurie Watt

Stuart Webb

Nick Yardley

Nikki Smith

Keith Sidle

Kevin Garcia

Dan Riethmuller

Chris Graham

Andrew Krause

Sam Haines

AJ Hunter

Mark Vanover

Paul Cormier

Jordan Cargill

Forrest Stavish

Chris Magness

Austen Bernier

Craig John

Meet All the Guides

Silent Auction

The annual silent auction, a mainstay of Ice Fest, is online to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to participate. Items for the silent auction will be featured during Ice Fest weekend on the second floor of International Mountain Equipment at 2733 White Mountain Highway in downtown North Conway. All proceeds benefit our local crag stewards, Friends of the Ledges. Bid high and bid often!

Auction Opens late Jan!

Friday & Saturday Evening Shows

A hallmark of the Mt. Washington Valley Ice Fest, the evening slideshows not only give us an opportunity to connect with old friends, and meet new ones ... but we all get inspired by the stories of the trials, tribulations, and badassery of notable climbers.

2026 Shows TBA

Socials

From art, yoga and live music to workshops, gear demos and inspiring presentations, social events keep the stoke alive both on and off the ice. Plus, delicious food and beer! Connect with fellow climbers, learn something new, and celebrate the community that makes this festival so unique.

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Workshops & Wellness

Off-the-ice activities are designed to educate, restore, and inspire all weekend long. Educational workshops, free and open to the public, are led by local and visiting experts. Yoga and massage will help you recharge between climbs. Sharpen your skills and explore new ideas!

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"As a first timer, it was great to have all the gear available to borrow and it was quite a simple process. Everyone from the guides, to the volunteers, to the gear reps were super friendly and helpful."

"I loved having access to the demo items to help me try out new gear before buying."

"Women + genderqueer ice climbing was exactly what I was looking for!"

"Our guides were great, I really enjoyed my day on the mountain. It was a great experience!"

"I had a really great time and my guides, Anne and Nikki, were amazing!"

"Very welcoming environment for beginners."

"Had a blast, learned a lot, well organized!"

Lodging

Our lodging partners offer comfort, convenience, and special rates—so you can stay close, sleep well, and hit the ice ready to climb.

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💭Did the frosty mornings this weekend have you dreaming about ice climbing? Us too! Were those dreams about Ice Fest? Same! 💬That got us thinking, what part of Ice Fest are YOU most excited about? Tell us in the comments! MWV Ice Fest 2026 February 5 - 8 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx @blackdiamond 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for our email list 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy

💭Did the frosty mornings this weekend have you dreaming about ice climbing? Us too! Were those dreams about Ice Fest? Same!

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💥Sponsor Alert We are excited to have @blackdiamond on board as one of our Headlining Sponsors at MWV Ice Fest 2026! Be sure to stop by their table to demo some of the best ice tools and crampons out there. MWV Ice Fest 2026 February 5 - 8 @ime_north conway @ime_northconway @blackdiamond 🔗 Link in bio for more info 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥Sponsor Alert

We are excited to have @blackdiamond on board as one of our Headlining Sponsors at MWV Ice Fest 2026! Be sure to stop...

💥Sponsor Alert We are excited to be working with @arcteryx as one of our Headlining Sponsors to bring you another amazing MWV Ice Fest! Be sure to stop by their table to demo some of the best gear in the industry. MWV Ice Fest 2026 February 5 - 8 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥Sponsor Alert

We are excited to be working with @arcteryx as one of our Headlining Sponsors to bring you another amazing MWV Ice Fest! Be...

🫨🥳 SAVE THE DATE! 📆February 5th - 8th 2026 💥We are so excited for the 33rd annual MWV Ice Fest, brought to you by @climb_imcs and @ime_northconway with support from headlining sponsors, @arcteryx & @blackdiamond 🤯No, that isn't a typo on the dates. We just wanted to spend more time with you all. We figured that the only way we could have more fun at Ice Fest was to make it longer. This year, we will have clinics on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If our calculations are correct, by adding a 4th day, this year's Ice Fest will be 4 times more fun than ever before (no need to check that math. Just trust us). ⚡️Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more info. MWV Ice Fest 2026 February 5 - 8 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx @blackdiamond 🔗 Link in bio for more info 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy

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💥We are so excited for the 33rd annual MWV Ice Fest, brought to you by @climb_imcs...

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Sunday Schedule! Day 3 Make sure you stick around Sunday night for the Dance Party hosted by @heyitsmayjay & @gallerynewhampshire with DJ MJ. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

Sunday Schedule!

Day 3

Make sure you stick around Sunday night for the Dance Party hosted by @heyitsmayjay & @gallerynewhampshire with DJ MJ.

MWV Ice...

Mardi Fuller, starting us off on the Saturday night shows. Check out the link in our bio to watch "Affinity," a short film by Freddie...

Saturday Schedule Day 2! MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

Saturday Schedule

Day 2!

MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2
@climb_imcs
@ime_northconway
@arcteryx

🔗 Link in bio for more info and to...

🎁The MWV Ice Fest Silent Auction in support of @friendsoftheledges is live!

🔗Link in bio to bid online.

🧐Items can be viewed upstairs at @ime_northconway...

Friday Schedule! See you Soon! MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for a more detailed schedule 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

Friday Schedule!

See you Soon!

MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2
@climb_imcs
@ime_northconway
@arcteryx

🔗 Link in bio for a more detailed...

Ice Fest Beta! There is a ton of info here so please take a minute to read through and save this post so you can find it easily. Parking in the designated areas is key. DO NOT Parking on Town Hall Rd. You will be ticketed/towed. Do Not block any driveways. Registration will look a bit different this year. Instead of a packet of paper, you will receive a festival pass. There are a lot of sponsors with demo gear. We'll have some gear gurus to help you find the right gear for your clinic. Look for the sign with your clinic name on it. Once all clinic participants have arrived and been outfitted, your guides will go over the plan for the day. Please don't lose your Festival Pass or your Food Tickets. Check out our website for a more detailed schedule. We are so excited to see you all this weekend! MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

Ice Fest Beta!

There is a ton of info here so please take a minute to read through and save this post so you can...

Sponsor Shoutout! MWV Ice Fest is just a few days away and it would not be possible without support from these amazing sponsors. Scroll through this post to see all the brands from near and far that come together to help us put on such an amazing event. Head to their profiles to learn more about each and while you're at it, give them a follow. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

Sponsor Shoutout!

MWV Ice Fest is just a few days away and it would not be possible without support from these amazing sponsors. Scroll through...

When you take a clinic at Ice Fest, access to demo equipment from these brands is included. They each will bring a whole fleet of the best climbing gear on the market for you to try. Gear that is available to demo: 🥾Boots 🧊Crampons ⛏Ice Tools ⛏Mountaineering Axes 🧊Harnesses 🪖Helmets 🧥Puffy Jackets 👖🧥Shells 🧤Gloves 🎒Backpacks Please be sure to check the website and your confirmation email to see the gear lists for your specific clinic. Demo Equipment is available to clinic participants on a first come, first served basis on the day of your clinics. As much as we will have, there are a lot of participants so please bring any gear that you already have and be prepared for a cold day outside. And don't worry, we will have Gear Gurus to help you find all the right stuff when you arrive. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

When you take a clinic at Ice Fest, access to demo equipment from these brands is included.

They each will bring a whole fleet of...

💥We are excited to have @ledgebrew as the Basecamp for MWV Ice Fest. All weekend long Ice Fest will operate out of Ledge. Here you'll find: Clinic Registration & meet up location Gear Demos Workshops Vendors Apres Chair Massage Sauna Food Beer Music DJ Afterparty Community and More! MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥We are excited to have @ledgebrew as the Basecamp for MWV Ice Fest.

All weekend long Ice Fest will operate out of Ledge. Here you'll...

Support Local Climbing Organizations MWV Ice Fest is proud to partner with @friendsoftheledges as this year's beneficiary of the silent auction. More info to come about the silent auction. Friends of the Ledges is a volunteer organization dedicated to the stewardship of local climbing areas and to preserving the historical tradition of climbing in the eastern of White Mountains of NH and ME. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

Support Local Climbing Organizations

MWV Ice Fest is proud to partner with @friendsoftheledges as this year's beneficiary of the silent auction. More info to come...

💥Sunday Presentation "Beyond The Climb" with Marcus Garcia; Professional Climber, Coach, Gym Owner, Photographer @mgclimber1 Sunday 5:00pm-6:00pm in the Barrel Room at Ledge Brewing This moving presentation explores the importance of mentorship in climbing and how it shapes not just individuals but entire communities. Marcus’s story highlights the ripple effect of mentorship, showing how shared experiences and lessons can empower generations of climbers and beyond. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥Sunday Presentation

"Beyond The Climb"
with Marcus Garcia; Professional Climber, Coach, Gym Owner, Photographer
@mgclimber1

Sunday
5:00pm-6:00pm
in the Barrel Room at Ledge Brewing

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🎈Sponsor Alert🎈 Ice Fest is powered by local food, coffee, and beer sponsors. MWV Ice Fest would not happen without support from these sponsors: 🥯@bagelsplusnh 🍺@moatmtnbrewco ☕@frontsidecoffee 🍕@flatbreadcompanynorthconway 🍽@the_valley_originals MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

🎈Sponsor Alert🎈
Ice Fest is powered by local food, coffee, and beer sponsors.

MWV Ice Fest would not happen without support from these sponsors:
🥯@bagelsplusnh...

💥Sunday Workshop 🧠Stress Management & Mental Health: On & Off The Climb with Brittni Nicolodi @mountainsforbreakfast @mountainsforbreakfast.ayurveda This 60-minute workshop, led by local endurance athlete, AVSAR team member and Ayurveda Medicine Practitioner, Brittni Nicolodi, explores the critical connection between stress management, mental health and performance in ice climbing. Participants will learn to identify common stressors, recognize physical and emotional stress responses and apply practical tools such as breathing exercises, mindfulness techniques and mental visualization. Drawing on parallels from endurance sports, you will leave this workshop equipped to manage stress, improve focus and enhance your overall climbing experience. Sunday 10am - 11am In the Barrel Room at Ledge Brewing Free and open to the Public MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥Sunday Workshop

🧠Stress Management & Mental Health: On & Off The Climb
with Brittni Nicolodi
@mountainsforbreakfast
@mountainsforbreakfast.ayurveda

This 60-minute workshop, led by local endurance athlete,...

🎶Live Music at MWV Ice Fest 🕺💃Bring your dancin' shoes (or your mountaineering boots) and rock out to the Jim McLaughlin Group on Sunday evening at Ledge Brewing from 6:00pm - 9:00pm 💥featuring 🎹Jim McLaughlin on piano/vocals 🎸Jarrod Taylor on guitar 🥁Bill Mead on drums 🎸& Al Hospers of @neclimbs on the bass Free & Open to the public MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

🎶Live Music at MWV Ice Fest

🕺💃Bring your dancin' shoes (or your mountaineering boots) and rock out to the Jim McLaughlin Group on Sunday evening...

💥Saturday Workshop ⚙️Gear Repair With @arcteryx gear repair experts We know you love your gear. Come learn tips and tricks from Arc'teryx gear experts to make it all last longer. These skills will not only help you extend the life of your favorite pieces, you'll also reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills, and take steps towards a more sustainable outdoor industry. Saturday 10am - 11am in the Barrel Room at Ledge Brewing Free and Open to the Public MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥Saturday Workshop

⚙️Gear Repair
With @arcteryx gear repair experts

We know you love your gear. Come learn tips and tricks from Arc'teryx gear experts to...

💥Friday Workshop! ⛏Ice Tool & Crampon Sharpening with JC Dubeau @jcdubeau @beartoothalpine Have you ever wondered why you need to fight so much to get your tools/picks and crampons to stick in the ice? Come and check out this cool sharpening clinic and learn the hows and whys of making your sharp pointy bits great! Bring your dull ice tools, crampons, and a file. Friday 10am - 11am in the Barrel Room at Ledge Brewing Free and Open to the Public MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥Friday Workshop!

⛏Ice Tool & Crampon Sharpening
with JC Dubeau
@jcdubeau
@beartoothalpine

Have you ever wondered why you need to fight so much to get...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides Will Gadd @realwillgadd @arcteryx Unscripted and visionary, Will grew up free range in the Canadian Rockies. At the age of eight, Will climbed his first big peak and never looked back. With monumental ideas and rather practical execution, Will has won gold medals in rock, ice and mixed climbing, set world records and climbed objectives that may never be repeated again. Will’s boundless fascination with calculated risk has made him a voice of reason in the most unreasonable way. As a father of two, an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides alpine guide, a Canadian Sports Hall of Famer and a United Nations Mountain Hero, Will keeps his life full with a constant stream of adventure. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

Will Gadd
@realwillgadd
@arcteryx

Unscripted and visionary, Will grew up free range in the Canadian Rockies. At the...

💆🏼‍♀️MWV Ice Fest Chair Massage By Jess Kowalski #mwvicefest2025 Ice Climbing is hard. We know your shoulders and back are going to be heckin' tight after a day of swinging tools. Loosen up with a quick chair massage from Local Massage Therapist, artist, and Ice Fest coordinator, Jess Kowalski. You won't have to miss any of the action because the massage chair will be set up at Ledge Brewing. Friday & Saturday only 3:30pm - 6:30pm Ledge Brewing $10 for 5 minutes $20 for 10 minutes MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💆🏼‍♀️MWV Ice Fest Chair Massage
By Jess Kowalski
#mwvicefest2025
Ice Climbing is hard. We know your shoulders and back are going to be heckin' tight...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides Aaron Mulkey @coldfear @blackdiamond The odds that the term “pioneer” finds its way into any description of Aaron Mulkey are better than even. After all, his nearly 30-year quest to discover unclimbed ice – both in his Wyoming backyard and across the globe – has yielded no shortage of exploratory adventure. Epic after frigid wilderness epic, Mulkey has deftly balanced his extensive pursuit of first ascents with a high-level executive position in corporate America. He’s as comfortable in the boardroom as on the sharp end of a frozen rope. But developing two independent and often opposing skillsets and practicing both at the pinnacle of performance hasn’t come easily. It’s been a fight for survival, both literally and figuratively, on numerous occasions. In this current age of carefully curated Instagram reels (#vanlife) and the ubiquitous inspiration to “quit my job and selling everything to chase the dream,” it’s rare for the spotlight to land on someone who, while incredibly talented, balances their passion with the seemingly mundane, day-to-day responsibilities that we can all relate to. Aaron Mulkey has figured it out. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

Aaron Mulkey
@coldfear
@blackdiamond

The odds that the term “pioneer” finds its way into any description of Aaron...

👋Meet the International Mountain Climbing School Guides IMCS guides have accumulated many years of climbing, guiding and teaching experience. We are a mix of American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified guides, world class climbers, dedicated teachers and backcountry masters. From indoor wall climbing programs for young children to international climbing expeditions in the great ranges of the world we have guides that can take you there. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the International Mountain Climbing School Guides

IMCS guides have accumulated many years of climbing, guiding and teaching experience. We are a mix of American...

👋Meet the International Mountain Climbing School Guides IMCS guides have accumulated many years of climbing, guiding and teaching experience. We are a mix of American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified guides, world class climbers, dedicated teachers and backcountry masters. From indoor wall climbing programs for young children to international climbing expeditions in the great ranges of the world we have guides that can take you there. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the International Mountain Climbing School Guides

IMCS guides have accumulated many years of climbing, guiding and teaching experience. We are a mix of American...

🎈New this year! 🧘‍♀️Yoga with instructor Nina Kendall Loosen up, unwind, and recover from a busy day of ice climbing so you're ready for another. This class will be for all ability levels, is free, and open to the public. Saturday 5pm - 6pm Upstairs at IME Free & open to the public Bring your own yoga mat MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryxboston 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

🎈New this year!

🧘‍♀️Yoga
with instructor Nina Kendall

Loosen up, unwind, and recover from a busy day of ice climbing so you're ready for another....

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides Marcus Garcia @mgclimber1 @camp_usa If you’re looking for the definition of an all-around climber, Marcus Garcia may very well be your man. From an impressive list of more than 200 routes put up all over the US and Mexico to a spot on the UIAA board pushing to bring mixed climbing to the Winter Olympic Games, Marcus’ ambitions don’t stop at “simply” projecting a new, difficult line. As his climbing career has evolved, he finds himself undertaking a new era mentorship. Marcus’s commitment to the climbing world goes beyond establishing hardcore 5.13 trad routes. A lot of the youth he has mentored are now mentoring future climbers. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

Marcus Garcia
@mgclimber1
@camp_usa

If you’re looking for the definition of an all-around climber, Marcus Garcia may very...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides Ian Welsted @ianwelsted @rab.equipment An accomplished Canadian climber with a long list of first ascents, climbs on 5 continents, and a Piolets D’or, Ian has explored and experienced mountains as in his wildest dreams. More and more with the passing of years, the friendships that were formed and the memories that were made in the mountains are more important than any summit. In the Canadian Rockies 100 day ice seasons, an early solo of Mount Robson’s Emperor Ridge and a series of first ascents built his repertoire, which led to trips to the greater ranges of Asia. Lately his attention has focused on the most obvious and impressive possibilities: long technical routes through massifs that involve the climber in a deeper sense of adventure. Most recently he is also enjoying growing his guide business from his hometown of Golden BC., helping others to achieve their own goals and adventures in the mountains and creating new memories and friendships of their own. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

Ian Welsted
@ianwelsted
@rab.equipment

An accomplished Canadian climber with a long list of first ascents, climbs on 5...

🎨Support Local Artists The talent at MWV Ice Fest goes beyond just climbing. Check out the Local Arts table at Ledge brewing during the fest where you'll find handmade work from: @juiceb0xcreations @stu_makes @alexisstefano.studio @zucchiniflowerart @chris.duca.art From fashion to function to beautiful wall decor, there will be something for everyone at the art table. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #mwvicefest2025

🎨Support Local Artists

The talent at MWV Ice Fest goes beyond just climbing. Check out the Local Arts table at Ledge brewing during the fest...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides Dane Steadman @danesteadman @lasportivana Dane Steadman lives in Cody, Wyoming, where he works as a mountain guide and field tester. He dedicates most of his free time at home to establishing new mixed climbs in his beloved backyard valley and exploring unclimbed rock in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Whenever possible, he travels to cold mountains in far away places to experience a wide range of emotions at a high intensity, and new parts of the stunning world around him. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

Dane Steadman
@danesteadman
@lasportivana

Dane Steadman lives in Cody, Wyoming, where he works as a mountain guide and...

🎥Tickets on sale for the Saturday Evening Presentation❗️ Will Gadd @realwillgadd "Full Send: Laughs and lessons from 40 years of a high-risk, high reward global sports obsession" Unscripted and visionary, Will grew up free range in the Canadian Rockies. At the age of eight, Will climbed his first big peak and never looked back. With monumental ideas and rather practical execution, Will has won gold medals in rock, ice and mixed climbing, set world records and climbed objectives that may never be repeated again. Will’s boundless fascination with calculated risk has made him a voice of reason in the most unreasonable way. As a father of two, an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides alpine guide, a Canadian Sports Hall of Famer and a United Nations Mountain Hero, Will keeps his life full with a constant stream of adventure. Achievements: 💥Spent 35 years in the mountains climbing, paddling, flying, skiing, mountain biking, hiking and learning through teaching these sports to other people 💥First person to climb and fly a paraglider over Mount Robson in one day 💥Set the world's paragliding distance record twice 💥Kayaked first descents and climbed first ascents all over the Rocky Mountains and beyond 💥Won national and world titles in three different sports Presented by @arcteryx MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio to buy tickets 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

🎥Tickets on sale for the Saturday Evening Presentation❗️

Will Gadd
@realwillgadd
"Full Send: Laughs and lessons from 40 years of a high-risk, high reward global...

🎟Tickets on sale for the Friday Evening Presentation❗️ Aaron Mulkey @coldfear “Finding Balance" The odds that the term “pioneer” finds its way into any description of Aaron Mulkey are better than even. After all, his nearly 30-year quest to discover unclimbed ice – both in his Wyoming backyard and across the globe – has yielded no shortage of exploratory adventure. Epic after frigid wilderness epic, Mulkey has deftly balanced his extensive pursuit of first ascents with a high-level executive position in corporate America. He’s as comfortable in the boardroom as on the sharp end of a frozen rope. But developing two independent and often opposing skillsets and practicing both at the pinnacle of performance hasn’t come easily. It’s been a fight for survival, both literally and figuratively, on numerous occasions. In this current age of carefully curated Instagram reels (#vanlife) and the ubiquitous inspiration to “quit my job and selling everything to chase the dream,” it’s rare for the spotlight to land on someone who, while incredibly talented, balances their passion with the seemingly mundane, day-to-day responsibilities that we can all relate to. Aaron Mulkey has figured it out. Presented by @blackdiamond MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio to buy tickets 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

🎟Tickets on sale for the Friday Evening Presentation❗️

Aaron Mulkey
@coldfear
“Finding Balance"

The odds that the term “pioneer” finds its way into any description...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides Nikki Smith @nikkik_smith @scarpana Nikki is an artist, writer, photographer, guidebook author and climber based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She started climbing in the early ‘90’s and has been working in the outdoor industry and climbing world since 1988. Nikki’s photography has been featured in many outdoor publications and is a National Geographic Adventure photo contributor. She’s authored five climbing guidebooks to date and has written many feature articles for climbing magazines. She’s done more than 150 first ascents throughout the west and has traveled the world to climb. Nikki is also an athlete representing REI, Mountain Hardwear, Scarpa, Grivel, and more. Now, much of her work is focused on trying to build a more inclusive, diverse, and safe community within climbing and the outdoors. She is an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, and a Board Member for the Access Fund. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

Nikki Smith
@nikkik_smith
@scarpana

Nikki is an artist, writer, photographer, guidebook author and climber based in Salt Lake...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides Kelsey Rex @kelsey_rex @lasportivana @blueiceclimbing Kelsey fell in love with the therapeutic aspects of climbing in early 2017, shortly after returning home from service in the US Peace Corps in Malawi. Since then, she’s done all that she can to make climbing as much a part of her life as possible, which included moving from a “9-5” lifestyle in Portland, Maine to working in a climbing shop (International Mountain Equipment!) in North Conway, New Hampshire. She excitedly accumulated multiple years worth of mileage climbing outside, in all seasons, nearly every day, and became especially fond of winter climbing.  Nowadays, she can be found guiding ice and mountaineering courses in winter for Cathedral Mountain Guides and guiding alpine rock in the Teton Range for Jackson Hole Mountain Guides in the summer. Kelsey is an AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide, Apprentice Rock Guide, and Ice Instructor Course Graduate. When she’s not climbing or guiding, Kelsey enjoys spending time with friends, serving dinner shifts over at Flatbread Co., big days trail running in the White Mountains and snuggling with her black cat, Taco. 🌮🐈‍⬛. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #mwvicefest2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

Kelsey Rex
@kelsey_rex
@lasportivana
@blueiceclimbing

Kelsey fell in love with the therapeutic aspects of climbing in early 2017,...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides Max Lurie @alpinetothemax @camp_usa @rab.equipment Max Lurie is an AMGA certified Rock and Alpine Guide, as well as an accomplished alpinist. Climbing in the alpine on rock, snow and ice has always been Max’s biggest passion. Sharing the mountains with people has been his career. By curating mountain experiences and teaching people mountain craft so they can be self-sufficient, Max makes stewards of everyone he climbs with. So that they can safely and respectfully appreciate the wild and hard to reach places that Max loves. Max owns and operates Alpine to the Max, a Boulder based climbing guide service. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

Max Lurie
@alpinetothemax
@camp_usa
@rab.equipment

Max Lurie is an AMGA certified Rock and Alpine Guide, as well as...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides JC Dubeau @jcdubeau @beartoothalpine @forecast_equipment JC is a Canmore-based climber who began swinging ice tools in the late eighties. An ice and mixed climber at heart, he has been known to occasionally swap out the alpine boots and crampons for comp boots. He has a never-ending lust for adventure. When the ice disappears, he can be found on the crumbly limestone of the Canadian Rockies, developing new rock or dry-tooling routes for others to enjoy. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

JC Dubeau
@jcdubeau
@beartoothalpine
@forecast_equipment

JC is a Canmore-based climber who began swinging ice tools in the late...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides 🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the many talented individuals who come together from near and far to share their immense amounts of knowledge and experience with you. You can read about all of the guides (and sign up to take a clinic) on the MWV Ice Fest website. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides 🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the many talented individuals who come together from near and far to share their immense amounts of knowledge and experience with you. You can read about all of the guides (and sign up to take a clinic) on the MWV Ice Fest website. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides 🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the many talented individuals who come together from near and far to share their immense amounts of knowledge and experience with you. You can read about all of the guides (and sign up to take a clinic) on the MWV Ice Fest website. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides 🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the many talented individuals who come together from near and far to share their immense amounts of knowledge and experience with you. You can read about all of the guides (and sign up to take a clinic) on the MWV Ice Fest website. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides 🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the many talented individuals who come together from near and far to share their immense amounts of knowledge and experience with you. You can read about all of the guides (and sign up to take a clinic) on the MWV Ice Fest website. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the...

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides 🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the many talented individuals who come together from near and far to share their immense amounts of knowledge and experience with you. You can read about all of the guides (and sign up to take a clinic) on the MWV Ice Fest website. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

👋Meet the MWV Ice Fest Guest Guides

🎈We have more guides than ever for this year’s ice fest. These are just a few of the...

💥New Clinic❗ 🗻Backcountry Classics Discover the thrill of backcountry ice climbing on some of the Northeast’s most iconic and remote routes. This advanced clinic is perfect for seasoned climbers looking to tackle legendary alpine lines like Huntington Ravine, classic ice routes on Cannon Cliff, or secret gems deep in the backwoods, such as Way in the Wilderness. And who knows? There might be a couple of other surprises—locations so special, we’d rather keep them under wraps until you sign up. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥New Clinic❗

🗻Backcountry Classics

Discover the thrill of backcountry ice climbing on some of the Northeast’s most iconic and remote routes. This advanced clinic is...

💥Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue 🗻Are you planning a trip to Alaska, Mt. Rainier, the Alps or South America? This two-day intensive course will cover the skills of knots, friction hitches, roped travel techniques, self arrest, snow and ice anchors and extrication techniques. All instruction will be by seasoned guides with extensive climbing experience on glaciers around the world. This practical “nuts and bolts” course will focus on developing the skills you will need to safely move over glaciers and around crevasses. This course is a must for any aspiring mountaineer. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue

🗻Are you planning a trip to Alaska, Mt. Rainier, the Alps or South America?

This two-day intensive course will cover...

❗New Clinic❗ 📸Climbing Photography & Rigging Workshop Saturday & Sunday A 2-day workshop to build and refine your climbing photography skills. With Guides @klementovich & @tatum_samuel.jpg Day 1 (Indoors): Dive into composition techniques, rigging fundamentals, and creative storytelling. This session assumes you’re already familiar with shutter speed, aperture, and ISO—come ready to expand your creative approach. Day 2 (Outdoors): Apply your skills in the field! Learn how to plan and set up the perfect shot, collaborate with “Talent,” and direct your vision while hanging from a rope. We’ll wrap up the weekend with a real ice shoot, ensuring you leave with stunning portfolio-worthy images (and some great ones for your mom). Bring all of your camera gear and winter climbing equipment just like you were going to be out for a long day on the cliff or in the high mountains and belaying for a long time … MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

❗New Clinic❗

📸Climbing Photography & Rigging Workshop
Saturday & Sunday

A 2-day workshop to build and refine your climbing photography skills.

With Guides @klementovich &...

💥New Clinic❗ 😱The Art of Bailing 🌨💨When bad weather rolls in, when the sun is setting, when the temperature drops, when something isn't going well, do you have the skills to bail? Whether you have dreams of climbing big routes or just sticking to the local crags, knowing how to bail is essential. This clinic is perfect for climbers with experience on WI3+ terrain or moderate alpine routes who want to add a crucial skill to their repertoire. Participants should be familiar with basic climbing systems, including rappelling and anchor setups. Skills Covered • When to Bail: Assessing conditions, hazards, and timing to make the right call • Anchor Building: Creating secure V-threads, bollards, and improvised rock or ice anchors. Piton use. Use of Beal escaper or the Equivocation Hitch • Rope Management: Efficient multi-pitch rappel strategies and preventing stuck ropes • Risk Mitigation: Protecting rappels, minimizing exposure, an ensuring partner safety • Gear Choices: What to leave behind and how to manage the emotional cost of abandoned hardware 📸 @sam_ramenking_conley MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥New Clinic❗

😱The Art of Bailing

🌨💨When bad weather rolls in, when the sun is setting, when the temperature drops, when something isn't going well,...

💥Learn to Lead (2 days) 🧗This is an advanced level course for experienced climbers ready for the “sharp end.” Participants will gain incredible skills and get individualized instruction from guest guides on how to lead ice. Leading is very rewarding but can also be dangerous and scary if you are not prepared technically, physically and mentally. On the first day, we’ll cover advanced anchor & belay systems, racking of gear, rope management, and route finding while on a multi-pitch climb. Day two will deal with placing screws from awkward stances, using alternate protection systems, and focusing on protecting the climb, not the move. We will discuss advanced anchor & belay systems, single and double rope management, descending options and route finding while on multi-pitch climbs. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥Learn to Lead (2 days)

🧗This is an advanced level course for experienced climbers ready for the “sharp end.” Participants will gain incredible skills and...

💥AIARE Level 1 🗻The level one is a 3 day (24 hour total) introduction to avalanche hazard management. The course is expected to: Provide a basic understanding of avalanches Describe a framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain Focus on identifying the right questions, rather than on providing “answers.” Give lessons and exercises that are practically oriented, useful, and applicable in the field. Learn how to use Mammut’s beacon system Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person (if an avalanche occurs and someone in the party is caught). A final debrief includes a knowledge quiz to test student comprehension and to give feedback to instructors on instructional tools. Students are encouraged and counseled on how to apply the skills learned and told that no course can fully guarantee safety, either during or after course completion. A link is made to a future AIARE Level 2 course. MWV Ice Fest 2025 Jan 31 - Feb 2 @climb_imcs @ime_northconway @arcteryx 🔗 Link in bio for more info and to sign up for a clinic 📍Land Recognition MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the Pequawket N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy #arcteryx #MWVICEFEST2025

💥AIARE Level 1

🗻The level one is a 3 day (24 hour total) introduction to avalanche hazard management. The course is expected to:

Provide a...

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"Such a wonderful time with a great bunch of folks. Thank you Lisa and Paul and team."