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Sarah Hueniken: First Woman to Climb Niagra Falls to Present at Ice Fest
The staff at the Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival couldn’t be more excited for Sarah Hueniken, our Friday night headline presenter, on her recent climb of Niagra Falls. As one of the strongest winter climbers in North America, nevermind that she is likely the strongest female climber, it is a tremendous privilege for our ice…
Read more...Climbers Helping Climbers At Ice Fest!
Last year IMCS Guide Sam Bandroth asked if we could host a Blood Cancer Drive at the Ice Fest in hopes of trying to help his father, David Bendroth who was battling blood disease and seeking a matching donor to have a bone marrow transplant. This year we want to keep the drive going in…
Read more...Clinics Are Filling Up!
Good Morning Ice Festers! Fresh snow has brought us some fantastic skiing, but we are also super excited because Ice Fest is just around the corner. Clinics are filling up fast! Saturday is full, but you can still get your fix Friday or Sunday. If you haven’t locked in your reservation for a clinic yet, now is the time. Be sure to…
Read more...Outdoor Research to Bring the Talent
With their lightweight, durable, and well engineered product line, it is no wonder that New England’s top winter athletes are flocking to Outdoor Research (OR). If one were to look at the most challenging first ascents and hardest lines taken in the last two years in New England, OR athletes and ambassadors have done more…
Read more...Sterling Rope & Recycling Initiative!
We are so excited to welcome back Sterling Rope Company! Sterling Rope will be sending a bunch of awesome swag including Photons, Hollowblocks, AND an Evolution Helix! The Evolution Helix is Small but mighty! This lightweight, durable 9.5 is ideal for high-end sport, trad and mixed climbing. The Fusion Photon is dual certified to half and twin this rope offers multiple benefits…
Read more...The Best Places to Stay for Ice Fest – NorthConwayLodging.com
We are thrilled to have North Conway Lodging on board with us this year. As anyone familiar with North Conway can tell you, the Oxen Yoke and Eastern Slope are two landmarks in the valley and some of the nicest and most convenient places to stay when visiting Northern New Hampshire. In addition to housing…
Read more...Gusto’s Food Truck!
Get psyched for some tasty treats because this year, Gusto’s Food Truck will be coming to Ice Fest! Check out their mouthwatering menu right outside IME after a day of climbing. Talk about service! It’s the drive through window that comes to you! They will also be at evening events at Theater in the Wood, so you have the option…
Read more...Eric McCallister Photography Coming To Ice Fest, & MORE!
Killer news coming at you folks today! Eric McCallister Photography will be coming to Ice Fest! YES! Eric will be there at FRIDAY evenings events with his portrait/photo setup! We can wait to see how he approaches photographing all you ice climbers on FRIDAY evening of Ice Fest at Theater In The Wood! Eric is…
Read more...Skratch Labs Are Back!
This morning we would like to welcome back Skratch Labs! They are on a mission to provide people with the inspiration, life skills, and products to take better care of themselves and their families. Skratch Labs make hydration and food products that taste great, are made from real all-natural ingredients, and that are designed to optimize performance and…
Read more...The Live Your Dream Grant – Worth Applying To
The American Alpine Club is a huge supporter of climbing communities throughout the US, especially the small but enthusiastic one in the Mount Washington valley. One of their biggest contributions is the Live Your Dream Grant, which can and has been given to a wide array of climbers. Have you only climbed in a gym and…
Read more...Ice Fest Clinics: Time To Sign Up!
Good morning folks! Ice Fest is just around the corner, and before you get busy with your weekend plans we want to remind you to take a peek at all the clinics and sign! In some clinics there are only a handful of spots left, so don’t wait! Some of the guest guides are locked…
Read more...Guest Guide Alden Pellett!
We would like to send a big warm welcome to guest guide Alden Pellett! Alden is an Ambassador for Mammut and Julbo, is apart of the product development team for CAMP Technical Adventure Equipment, and has been climbing ice for over 20 years, sending hard routes in Quebec, Newfoundland, Colorado, Montana and the Canadian Rockies. He has a love for adventure…
Read more...Clinics are filling up fast!
We are headed into the final few weeks before Ice Fest and the clinics are filling up. If you haven’t locked in your reservation for a clinic yet, now is the time. Check out the clinics below that are still open for registration, and pick one out! We have a particularly fun and talented group of guides this year and…
Read more...Great Deals on Lodging!
Attending the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest? Need a place to stay? North Conway Lodging has you covered! They are offering 20% off February 5-12 lodging for all those attending the 2015 MWV Ice Fest! Just call 1.800.862.1600 to reserve a room. Reservations are based upon availability, so don’t wait! Choose from The Historic Eastern Slope Inn Resort…
Read more...Mon Voyage Neon is Back!
This year we are bringing back the talented DJ Mon Voyage Neon to keep the party going for Friday and Saturday night’s festivities at Theater in the Wood! When Tim isn’t crushing ice and mixed climbs, he mixes tunes for climbing comps all over the country. We are so psyched to have Mon Voyage Neon back to bring…
Read more...Welcome Back Hyperlite Mountain Gear!
Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) will be back at Ice Fest again this year and we couldn’t be happier. Based out of Maine, HMG builds innovative packs with details that make them well suited for a wide array of alpine endeavors. Their packs and sacks are made out of Cuban fiber cloth, an incredibly light, water proof material that…
Read more...Get To Know Your Guest Guides!
Ice Fest is excited to welcome back Outdoor Research Ambassador Bryan Gilmore as a guest guide! He will be joining us as an instructor for Outdoor Research’s Mixed Climbing 101. When he’s not sending big in Patagonia or Chamonix he spends his time with his lovely daughter, teaching her the about the great outdoors. This committed dad sure makes…
Read more...Miron Chlebosz to bring the Beta on Ice Behind the Iron Curtain
A huge welcome to Miron Chlebosz, a long time ice fest attendee, who will be giving a talk and slideshow at the Saturday evening event. Before emigrating to the US in 1990, Miron ice and mixed climbed extensively in the Tatra Mountains. He has since climbed in the Himalaya, the Alps, the Caucuses, and Yosemite, none of which…
Read more...Guest Guide Ben Gilmore!
We are very proud to welcome back guest guide Ben Gilmore! Ben is an AMGA certified Rock and Alpine Guide, who has also traveled on expeditions to Alaska, Mt. Waddington (Canadian Rockies), India, Nepal, and Patagonia. Ben has an impressive tick list! He has done first ascents around the world including Alaska, New Hampshire, Patagonia, Nepal, Newfoundland, and Arizona! Ben and his…
Read more...What NOT To Miss At Ice Fest!
Happy New Year folks! The 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is right around the corner! We wanted to remind you what not to miss at this years Ice Fest! We’re talking killer shows, sweet demos, Apres Hour at IME, new trucker caps, American Alpine Club Silent Auction and MORE! So be sure to mark…
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