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The AAC and Live Your Dream Grant Silent Auction will be back!
We’re thrilled to announce the American Alpine Club Northeast as the beneficiary of this year’s Ice Fest silent auction. We will be fund raising for the LIVE YOUR DREAM Grant again! The MWV Ice Fest is partnering with the American Alpine Club to support northeastern climbers through the LIVE YOUR DREAM Grant. Here at the Ice…
Read more...Welcome Back Patagonia and Majka Burhardt!
Good Morning! Today, we have great news! We are excited to announce Patagonia is back for Ice Fest 2015! They will be bringing demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Patagonia makes incredible gear! From wool layers and down jackets to moisture-wicking base layers and soft shells, Patagonia engineers their gear to keep athletes warm and dry in the most…
Read more...La Sportiva is Back for 2015!
Good Morning! We are excited to announce that La Sportiva is back again for the 2015 Ice Fest! We love La Sportiva boots for their durability and performance fit! They will keep your feet warm and toasty on the coldest of days. We are so excited that they will be bringing a huge selection of demo boots for you…
Read more...Dry Ice Tools will be back at Ice Fest!
If you are like us, you love to both ice and mixed climb but feel unprepared when the ice starts forming ever November. Hitting the gym with a pair of DRY ICE Tools before and during the season, in addition to being tremendous fun, is a fantastic way to train specifically for the unique movements and strains of our sport. With…
Read more...Our Favorite Place to Stay-The Nereledge Inn!
The Nereledge Inn is our favorite place to stay! Located on River Road in North Conway, it’s just a short walk from downtown, and is the perfect place to stay to enjoy winter activities! Chef Steve will fill you up with a delicious breakfast that’ll be sure to fuel you for your day out in the elements.…
Read more...Bayard Russell Returns to Ice Fest!
We are excited to announce that guest guide Bayard Russell will be joining Ice Fest once again this year. Bayard has climbed ice and rock all over the world but is happiest when climbing near his home right here in the Mount Washington Valley. In his 12 years guiding in Northern New Hampshire Bayard has gotten…
Read more...DMM will be at Ice Fest 2015!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is thrilled to announce that DMM will be a sponsor for the first time. In addition to giving away schwag and laying out a diverse array of the company’s innovative gear, DMM will also be bringing along an arsenal of demo tools made, like everything at DMM, in Wales for ice-festers to try out. One of the…
Read more...Welcome Back Ryan Stefiuk!
Ice Fest would like to send a BIG warm welcome back to Ryan Stefiuk! Ryan is based out of Western Massachusetts, where he owns and operates Big Foot Mountain Guides. With the Catskills right next door, Ryan has focused his energy on ice and mixed climbing. He has spent time exploring climbing in Newfoundland, The Cascades, The Gunks, The…
Read more...Welcome Back Black Diamond!
We are super excited to announce that Black Diamond is back for the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice fest! For Black Diamond it’s all about climbing and skiing! They will be bringing a vast selection of harnesses, crampons, ice tools and more! Have you checked out the NEW Fuel tool? This aggressive, high performance tool is designed…
Read more...Matt McCormick is back!
We’re psyched to announce that Matt McCormick will be joining the roster of guest guides for Ice Fest again this year! He comes to us from Vermont but is well known all over New England as one of the Northeast’s best ice and mixed climbers. Matt McCormick is a La Sportiva Athlete and a sales rep for Petzl and Julbo. In…
Read more...Petzl is Back!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is excited to welcome back long time sponsor Petzl! We are so excited to have them back for 2015! For over 40 years, Petzl has brought innovative ideas to climbing products. We are pleased to announce that Petzl will be bringing a fleet of Demo gear for ice festers to try!…
Read more...A Big THANK YOU To Randy Rackliff & Cold Cold World!
We just want to send a BIG thank you to Randy Rackliff for once again allowing us to use his artwork for the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! His artwork has become iconic, and at this point the MWV Ice Fest would feel naked without it! If you haven’t taken a moment to check…
Read more...Emilie Drinkwater is Coming Back to Guide at Ice Fest!
The MWV Ice Fest is thrilled to welcome back Outdoor Research ambassador and professional mountain guide Emilie Drinkwater! Emilie will be making the trip over from the Adirondacks to guide a handful of clinics and take part in the festivities. We would like to extend her a big welcome, and tell you all to sign up for her…
Read more...Evening Shows are Back at Theater in the Wood!
What better way to end a day of ice climbing with professional athletes and top notch guides than escaping the cold and coming inside for an Evening Show hosted once again by Theater in the Wood! We are so happy to be back! This marvelous venue is tucked away just a few miles north of down town North Conway. It is…
Read more...Outdoor Research: 2015 Headlining Sponsor
Outdoor Research is coming back to the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and will be our headlining sponsor! We freakin’ LOVE this company. They believe “that life gets better the minute we step out the door on a new adventure, no matter how big or small.” We couldn’t agree more and we love how…
Read more...We’re Rolling: 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest!
Hey all you ice, snow, and mountain junkies! We can’t wait any longer! We’re getting things rolling and are starting to update the website. We’ll be making updates and having announcements from here on out! So keep checking in, and hey, we think it’s never too early to start sharpening your tools!
Read more...2015 MWV ICE FEST DATES!
Hey Ice Festers! Even though it’s the dead of summer, we know you’re all jonesin’ to know the 2015 MWV Ice Fest dates, and mark your calendars! Get psyched, we’re going to start working on things SOON! International Mountain Climbing School’s 22nd Annual Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest: Feb. 6-8, 2015
Read more...21Thank You’s From the 21st Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest!
This year’s Ice Fest was hands down our best ever, but it only happened with many helping hands, talent, and passion! Wow, we are still coming down from an awesome high, we had a blast this year! First, we want to thank all of YOU! All of you who have a passion for ice climbing,…
Read more...5 Thing Not to Miss at Ice Fest!
Boo-yaahhhhhh!!! Lookin’ good Ice Festers! Check out this forecast! If you were on the fence about coming up this year, we have two words for you: sticky ice!!! Mild temps, but cold and cloudy enough to keep things from melting. Add a little snow into the mix, and you get prime, fat ice conditions! Here…
Read more...It’s Not too Late to Sign Up for Clinics!
We are headed into the final few days before Ice Fest, and things are filling up! If you haven’t pulled the trigger on registering for a clinic yet, now’s the time! Check out the clinics below that are still open for registration, and pick one out! Come join the fun! Ice Climbing 101 If you…
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