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Frontside Coffee: Killer Coffee For Ice Fest!
It’s early, you went to bed a little too late, your head hurts a bit, but you are PSYCHED to go climbing, climbing, climbing…..but, you need COFFEE…..sound familiar? This is a common scene during the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and Frontside Grind is our sole coffee sponsor for the 2014 MWV Ice Fest! This…
Read more...TIM EMMETT: Saturday Evening Featured Guest Presenter!
We hope you guys had a great holiday and we have an exciting announcement this Friday morning! Tim Emmett is coming to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and he will be our featured guest presenter on Saturday evening, February 1st, 2014! Show will take place at Theater In The Wood, in Intervale, New…
Read more...Welcome Back Scarpa!
Merry Christmas Eve everybody! We hope this post finds you well. Today we’re here to welcome Scarpa back for 2014! We’re psyched to have their support and to give them a little love today. Scarpa has been around since 1938 where they started as a small family business based in Northern Italy. Since then they’ve…
Read more...BARRY BLANCHARD: Guest Presenter & Guest Guide!
Barry Blanchard is the man! He is known world wide as the modern father of Canadian alpine mountaineering and hard ice climbs, and he is coming to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! We couldn’t be more excited! He is a Patagonia, Black Diamond & Julbo athlete. Over the past 30 years, Barry has…
Read more...FREE Clif Bars at Ice Fest!!!
What’s your snack of choice for a big day out at the crag? Clif Bars are a staple for many outdoorsy folk, and for good reason! They are made with whole, organic ingredients, and without the nasty stuff, like high fructose corn syrup. They also pack tons of energy! The folks at Clif Bar know…
Read more...An Ice Fest First! Welcome Aboard, CAMP!
We are ever grateful to the many awesome companies that contribute their expertise, innovation, and quality products to Ice Fest! We are especially excited when we can get a NEW awesome company to join this list. This year, please join us in welcoming CAMP! As a company, CAMP has a refreshingly simple goal: to make…
Read more...American Alpine Club; 2014 Ice Fest Beneficiary!
Good Morning Folks! We’re pleased to announce today that the American Alpine Club Northeast Region will be our official beneficiary again this year! We’ll be fundraising to help fund the 2014 Northeast Live Your Dream Grant! This is the grant that is for everyone: climbers of all experience levels, and disciplines, pursuing their climbing dreams.…
Read more...Outdoor Research brings us Adam George and Peter Doucette!
Each week we’ve been giving you updates on new products from Outdoor Research! Between the gloves and the jackets, we’ve been completely psyched! Today though, the psych is even higher because they’re bringing us amazing athletes to Guest Guide during Ice Fest! This morning we’re highlighting two in particular: Adam George and Peter Doucette! Adam…
Read more...2014 Mega Guest Guide Line Up!
We were so excited to fill you in this morning that LOWA athlete Carlos Buhler was coming that now we want to give a heads up on ALL the guest guides that will be at the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! We have our biggest line up yet of guest guides to date! These…
Read more...Climb with Carlos Buhler!
Big news, folks! Lowa ambassador Carlos Buhler will be teaching three clinics this year at Ice Fest! When it comes to the big mountains, Carlos has an impressive resume that spans over 35 years. He has put up new routes on such iconic Himalayan peaks as Everest, Ama Dablam, and Baruntse, as well as first ascents…
Read more...We Love the Nereledge Inn!
Need a place to stay for Ice Fest? If you’ve never checked out the Nereledge Inn, move it to the top of the list! This spot is in the center of the action! You can walk out the door and be at IME (or the bar) in about four minutes. We also love how cozy…
Read more...10% off Friday and Sunday clinic holiday special
Are you looking for that perfect holiday gift? We have just the thing! Book a single day climbing clinic and recieve 10% off. Valid for Friday and Sunday clinics only. Special valid 12/17 through 12/31. Call the climbing school at 603- 356-7064 to book your holiday special today!! Ho Ho Ho …Happy Holidays from the…
Read more...Welcoming Hyperlite Mountain Gear!
Good Morning Ice Festers! We hope you got out and sent something big over the weekend! Things are developing nicely in the good ole MWV! Today we’re here to welcome Hyperlite Mountain Gear back to the table! They’re super psyched to support Ice Fest again this year and we’re happy to have them! HMG…
Read more...Turning 21 With Tuckerman Brewery!
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 21st Birthday with Tuckerman Brewing Company this year! Yep, the Ice Fest is turning 21! Officially legal to drink, and we are welcoming back Tuckerman Brewing Co as the official 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest beer sponsor! You can grab a pint at the Apres Climbing Hours…
Read more...Petzl’s Lim’Ice Brings Dull Screws Back To Life
Dull screws, we’ve all had them; but no more with the Petzl Lim’Ice Screw Sharpener. Sharp screws can be a game changer, just ask anyone who’s pumped out trying to place a dull screw far above their last dull screw! With this new tool, you’ll never have to worry about pumping out placing your screws…
Read more...Local Heroes: The IMCS Line-up!
Every year, the guys and gals from the International Mountain Climbing School work super hard to make the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest an awesome experience for all. This crew has all the local beta, plus a ton of experience. From Everest to Alaska, to the world-class ice right here at home, from steep waterfall…
Read more...We Love CHOAS! The Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket!
Hey Ice Festers! We want to take a second to tune you into a belay parka by Outdoor Research that is perfect for cold, wet, frigid, and snowy days. The Chaos Jacket by Outdoor Research is one of our season favorites, and is available at a steal of a deal! But specifically it is A…
Read more...Mammut: Back on Board!
The unveiling of sponsors continues! We are psyched to announce that Mammut will be back for Ice Fest 2014! Based in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Mammut designs and builds some of the best alpine climbing gear available. From ropes and hardgoods to footwear and clothing systems, if it’s necessary for the vertical…
Read more...Mountain Hardwear has Spankin’ New Demos!
Just when you thought we couldn’t bring you any more new demos, Mountain Hardwear steps up to the plate! We are psyched to have Mountain Hardwear back on board for this year’s Ice Fest, and even more psyched to share the goodies they will be bringing for y’all to try! The star of this year’s demo…
Read more...New Designs. Same Great Company. Outdoor Research!
Remember a couple of weeks ago when we told you that Outdoor Research is Headlining Sponsor again this year!? Well, we weren’t lying and we are so psyched! They have redesigned practically the entire demo fleet for you this year and it’s all in the name of adventure! You may remember last year when we…
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