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Hey Kids! Are you ready to take the plunge and get on the steep stuff? If so, we’ve got just the clinic for you! Julbo‘s Intro to Steep Waterfall Ice Climbing Skills with Nick Yardley is just the ticket to teach you the skills needed to climb those tall, steep lines that catch your eye as you…

Great news Ice Festers! We’ve secured Julbo as an Ice Fest Sponsor again this year! They’ve been making sunglasses since the late 1880’s from their home in the French Alps, the heart of European alpine climbing. Julbo’s history lies in their innovative mountaineering glasses and they continue to make some of the world’s most popular and…

Good afternoon!! As the weather starts to get colder and winter bears down, you’re probably starting to think about new pieces of gear to purchase for yourself! We’ve asked Outdoor Research Ambassador Athlete and Ice Fest guest guide Emilie Drinkwater what her favorite piece of winter clothing is. Emilie rocks the winter with ice climbing…

Snow kiting guide Zeb Jakub in action! New Ice Fest Clinic; Snow Kiting! Hey Ice Festers! We’re really excited to offer you a totally new clinic during ice fest this year! IMCS guide and Snow Kite wiz kid Zeb Jakub will be teaching Intro to Snow Kiting! Here you’ll learn the basics of what it…

Good folks, good food, good stuff! Wondering where to stay during the Ice Fest?  We’re going to let you in on a place that is one of our favorites for many reasons.  Our friends at The Nereledge Inn have a wonderful place for you to stay that is literally a 5 minute walk from IME…

Hey Folks! We’ve been chatting with our friends over at Petzl to get an idea of what they’ll be bringing to the Ice Fest demo table this year! They’ve always been a leader in the ice climbing world and this year they’ll have two exciting new products for you to try out along with the…

Mark Synnott Hey Everyone! We just got word that Mark Synnott is going to be returning to the 2012 Ice Fest for ONE DAY ONLY!! The Sterling Ropes Mixed-Master Clinic with Mark is for those of you who’re already getting after it on mixed terrain. Let us take you to the next level with the…

Howdy Ice Festers! We’d like you to join us in giving a warm welcome to a new sponsor to us this year, NEMO! They’re a New Hampshire based company that makes tents and tent accessories. The company was founded back in 2002 and their name originates from New England MOuntain Equipment. They make some pretty…

Emilie showing her self portrait skills! Emilie is back on board guiding again this year and we couldn’t be happier. She just got home (to the Adirondacks of Keene, NY) from an extremely successful expedition to India with fellow Ice Fest guides Janet Bergman and Freddie Wilkinson! Between the three of them they got five…

Hello! Big things seem to be happening every day as we keep getting closer to the big day! Something that is always changing is our totally awesome sponsors! We’ve gotten three new sponsors just this week and wanted to share our excitement at having them on board with you! Their support of our cause is…

Hey All! Winter is getting real here in the Mount Washington Valley, especially since last week we received 12 inches of snow and its getting us all super psyched to get out and enjoy some of the sports we love most! Part of being able to enjoy being outdoors in winter is having the right…

We try to make things a little better each year, and last year we brought in the talented Mon Voyage Neon to spin some killer tunes during Friday & Saturday evenings festivities at the Cranmore Climbing Wall.  Not only is this guy a killer ice and mixed climber, but he mixes the tunes for climbing…

Matt McCormick reracking on Cannon Cliff, NH.  Hey Folks!  We got word that New England hardman Matt McCormick will be coming back to the 2012 Ice Fest.  This guy pulls down, puts up first ascents and is a wonderful all round person.  In addition, he is an incredible teacher.  During the Ice Fest you have…

Will Gadd climbing at the unbelievable Helmcken Falls. We have some exciting news for all you Ice Festers on this Wednesday morning (happy hump day!).  The Ice Fest Crew and Sterling Rope is super psyched to announce our keynote speaker for the 2012 Ice Fest is…… Will Gadd!   A lot of you may have…

Be sure to visit Outdoor Research’s site:  http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/ Hey folks!  We hope you had an awesome winter-esque weekend!  Up here in the Mount Washington Valley we received anywhere from 10-20 inches of snow!  It can never be to early for winter for the Ice Fest crew! We want to make sure you all know one…

Great news folks! Sterling Rope, Julbo USA, & Patagonia athlete Ben Gilmore will be at the 2012 Ice Fest to guide and throw himself at the Face Off Comp! We love this guy- he’s an incredible climber, guide, and person!  We missed him as he wasn’t able to make it out from Wyoming to the…

Hey folks!  Jack Frost is making his way back into the Mount Washington Valley once again, and that means we’re already thinking ice!  Get ready for updates on guest athletes, sponsors, demos, clinic info, and evening festivities in the coming months leading up to the 2012 Ice Fest!  The Ice Fest is traditionally and religiously…

This years Ice Fest was a huge success- but it was so because SO many helped MAKE it happen.  Where do we even begin? First, we want to thank all of YOU!  All of you who have a passion for ice climbing, IME/IMCS, the MWV Ice Fest and having a gosh darn good time!  So…

Ice Fest is almost here, we cannot believe it.  Many of us have worked hard to make this a really fun and awesome weekend for all.  We couldn’t do it without the help from multiple people- many whom volunteer and help out of the kindness of their hearts, and all have a storing passion for…

Matt McCormick racking up on Cannon Cliff.  Meet Matt McCormick!  He is one of New Englands best ice and mixed climbers who is constantly putting up new lines and pushing the limits!  During the Ice Fest you have the opportunity to take a clinic with Matt if you act fast!  Sign up to be guided…