Posts by IMCS
ICE FEST EVENING SHOW BETA!
Countdown is on folks! And we’re going to be reminding you of all the awesome things to look forward to! It’s not too late to make plans and come up, get on it and we can’t wait to see you! FRIDAY NIGHT, JAN. 31st, 2014: American Alpine Club’s Live Your Dream Silent Auction: Raising funds…
Read more...Sneak Peak at the OR Glove Fleet!
Need to update your glove system for ice climbing? Outdoor research is bringing a boatload of gloves for you to try out! We wanted to give you a sneak peak at their demo fleet, and highlight a few of our favorites! The Alpine Alibi II Gloves are designed to give you serious warmth without compromising dexterity. They…
Read more...Steep Ice Clinics: Filling up Fast!!!
Good morning folks! Ice Fest is just around the corner, and clinics are filling up super quickly! We wanted to give you a heads up that there are only a handful of spots left in the Steep Ice Climbing Skills Clinics. If you want to learn how to move more efficiently and confidently on steep…
Read more...Giving Some BIG LOVE & Getting REK’LIS!
We have some additions to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest we want to make sure you know about, and that your let others know as well! First! The BIG LOVE BURRITO TRUCK is coming to the Ice Fest! The Big Love Truck will be parked outside of IME during the Apres Climbing Hour…
Read more...Skratch Labs Comin’ In Fuel Ice Festers!
Hey Folks! We have a brand new, and awesome sponsor added to the 2014 line up! Welcoming Skratch Labs. Have you heard of these folks? They make hydration and food products that taste great, that are made from real all-natural ingredients, and that are designed to optimize performance and health for both sport and life!…
Read more...Intro To Snow Kiting Clinics At Ice Fest!
Hey Ice Festers! Want to try something a little different this winter? Want to try something really freakin’ fun? We got the answer! Senior IMCS Guide, Zebulon Jakub will be guiding Intro To Snow Kiting on Sunday, February 2nd during Ice Fest! You learn the basics of what it takes to take part in this…
Read more...NEW CLINIC! Mixed Climbing With Tim Emmett!
Good morning Ice Festers! We have an exciting clinic that was just added to the already awesome roster of clinics! Mixed Climbing 101 With Tim Emmett is now available on Saturday! That’s right, one of the masters of hanging upside down, is now teaching a special mixed climbing clinic on Saturday! Mixed climbing has gained…
Read more...Climb For The First Time At The Ice Fest!
To all the folks who have NEVER tried ice climbing, but want to, this post is for YOU! We have the clinic, Ice Climbing 101 that is the perfect fit for you to learn how to ice climb at the MWV Ice Fest. AND we have some amazing guides teaching them just for YOU! These…
Read more...Climb with the Big Dogs!
Are you ready to take your ice climbing to the next level? Want to fine-tune your skills or climb an area classic with a top-notch guide? Then this blog post is for you! Today, we highlight the advanced clinics and guided climbs that will be offered during Ice Fest. Once you’ve mastered the basics of…
Read more...Snow & Ice Anchors AND Alpine Skills!
Want to become more solid on your snow and ice anchors? Or do you want to climb a classic gulley during the Ice Fest like Willey’s Slide? Well then listen up! The courses below are for you! In fact taking the Snow & Ice Anchors Clinic, and then the the Alpine Snow & Ice Skills…
Read more...Learn how to Mixed Climb with the Masters!
Odds are, you’ve started hearing more and more about mixed climbing over the last few years. From long alpine routes to short, steep overhanging walls, the limits of this style of climbing are getting pushed further and further all the time. If you have ever thought about giving mixed climbing a try, we are offering…
Read more...It’s STEEP ICE Time!
Today is Steep Ice Tuesday! We’re highlighting the Steep Ice clinics that are being offered during the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! 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,…
Read more...Ice Fest Clinic Week Kickoff!
Hey Ice Festers! This week is clinic week! We’ll be filling you in on a bunch of the awesome clinics you can sign up for with the talented IMCS guides and also the guest guides that will be gracing us with their talent! To sign up call IMCS or visit the Ice Fest Website: 603-356-7064…
Read more...Rock On- Making an Appearance at Ice Fest!
Big Welcome this morning to Rock On! We are psyched to have these guys on board for Ice Fest this year! Rock On is fueled by experience, and designed to meet the needs of dedicated climbers. They are constantly expanding their line, and now make soft shell pants and jackets with stream-lined features and a…
Read more...Extend Your Season with DRY ICE Tools
Hope everyone is cozy on this wintery morning! It may be cold outside, but we want to give a warm welcome to DRY ICE Tools!!! If you are like us, you love to climb ice. Also, if you are like us, you find the beginning of ice climbing season to be riddled with pumped-out forearms…
Read more...Welcome Back Liberty Mountain with Grivel, Edelweiss and Beal!
Good Morning! Liberty Mountain is back on board for 2014 with Grivel, Edelweiss and Beal! Liberty Mountain is your one stop shop for everything outdoors! If they don’t have it, you probably don’t need it! This year they’ll be featuring demos by Grivel for ice tools, crampons and more! Also, make sure you check out…
Read more...New Clinic for the New Year!
Happy New Year Ice Festers! Our gift to you this New Year’s Day is a brand spanking new clinic! CAMP and Cassin present Climbing on THIN Ice with Guest Guides Ian Osteyee and Ryan Stefiuk! Are you bored with always climbing fat ice? Want to make sure you can handle it when things get a…
Read more...Welcome Back Sterling Rope!
For many folks around here, Sterling Ropes are THE ropes to climb on. They handle amazingly well, are incredibly compact, and for major bonus points, they are located right here in New England! All their research and development, all their manufacturing, it happens just next door in Biddeford Maine. We love that Sterling is a…
Read more...The Guest Women Guides of 2014: Majka, Andrea, Emilie, & Lindsay!
We have four amazing women guest guides coming to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and we want to cue you in on what they will be guiding! They are guiding some women specific clinics and also co-ed clinics as well! It’s pretty special to have these bad ass ladies with us, and we…
Read more...Welcoming Back Ibex!
We want to send a warm (and we’re talking merino wool warm!) welcome to Ibex! They are back as one of our wonderful sponsors for the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! Ibex Outdoor Clothing is durable, evolving, active and modern. Their repurposed Vermont headquarters used to be a car dealership. The showroom now showcases…
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