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Oooooo-E!  Check out the storm!  Wicked Storm! We’re getting slammed by an awesome storm right now and the 2011 MWV Ice Fest is THIS weekend!  We cannot wait! Get psyched and come on up for the clinics, the Apres Climbing Hour at IME, the evening Festivities at Cranmore or Fri. & Sat nights, or to…

The AAC All American Dance Party with DJ Mon Voyage Neon!   I mean, check out his pants!   Just a reminder about the awesome evening festivities on Saturday February 5th!  Kelly Cordes will be giving an awesome show and we’ll be raise money for the local Mountain Rescue Service.  Now, what we really want to…

Hey folks!  The Ice Fest is four days away and it’s time to sign up! We have a storm coming in Wednesday, and it is full on winter up here in North Conway with prime ice, mixed, and snow conditions!  Check out what clinics you can sign up for below with our top notch guides…

Janet Bergman always psyched when  she’s on any big wall!  Mountain Hardwear athlete Janet Bergman will be guiding throughout the 2011 Ice Fest!  Janet will be teaching some killer intro & basic ice climbing clinics Friday & Sunday and a WOMEN’S specific course on Saturday- so you have your pick!  Janet Bergman loves all realms…

 The Good Loaf is AMAZING.  Please keep them in mind for any artisan bread need or desires.  We just wanted to give you some yummy details about the Apres Climbing Hour that is at IME during the Ice Fest on Friday & Saturday afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm.  Come swing by the shop after climbing and warm…

Ice Fest Guest Guide, Bayard Russell. Outdoor Research athlete Bayard Russell is another top notch Ice Fest guest guide and we are honored to have him apart of the weekend.  Bayard is a guide throughout the year in northern New Hampshire and specializes in guiding ice climbing, mountaineering and rock climbing in the White Mountains. …

Mountain Hardwear will be at the 2011 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and you don’t want to miss this folks!  This company has sent a TON of amazing gear for the silent auction on Saturday evening at the Cranmore Climbing Wall (benefiting MRS) and the raffle!  Their generosity to help MRS has gone above and…

 Guest guide for the 2011 Ice Fest, Kevin Mahoney. Meet Kevin Mahoney, he is not only one of the best alpine, ice, and mixed climbers in the world but also one of the best guides out there.  Additionally, his early years at NOLS also helped him become a spectacular teacher.  This is so true that…

Above are just a few boots that Lowa has to offer.  The Civetta GTX® Extreme, Vertical GTX®, and Ice Comp IP GTX®. The Ice Fest Crew just received some killer news for YOU!  People who come into the Ice Fest demo’s and take out a pair of Lowa boots for the day they will receive…

Julbo’s Bivouak Glasses have magnetic protective shields. Add the magnetic side shields to increase protection against enhanced light reflection, on snow for example, or remove them for regular use. We are super psyched that Julbo is joining the 2011 Ice Fest again! This company is full of awesome folks and is based out of our…

Mark Synnott Mark is supported by Ice Fest sponsors:Sterling Rope, La Sportiva, and Petzl You better act fast!  Mark Synnott is guiding for the 2011 Ice Fest, but only on Saturday February 5th.  Mark will be teaching Intro To Mixed Climbing.  At some point in time in your ice climbing career you will need to scrap…

Check it out below, print it up, put it in your back pocket, purse, car, fridge, and wallet! We cannot believe we’re only 2 weeks away now. It’s going to be a blast!To sign up for clinics call IMCS at:  603-356-7064

Emilie Drinkwater Emilie Drinkwater will be one of many guest guides at the 2011 Ice Fest. Emilie is an Outdoor Research athlete, amazing climber, teacher, and person. Emilie is an ice and rock climbing guide based out of the Adirondacks. She has been a guide since 2000, and is an AMGA Certified Rock Instructor, AMGA…

We just got word from Granite Films that their piece for the Friday (Feb. 4th) O.R. Homegrown Film fest documents Steve House sololing Recompense AND….AND…Remission. Sheesh, are you squirming yet? Yeah, we kinda are. The whole evening is going to be a ROCKAH! See you there! Thanks for the update Granite Films!Click here to get…

Do you all have your headlamp in the top of your pack ready to go? You better, especially in the winter. If you don’t and you’re in the market be sure to swing by the Princeton Tec table upstairs at IME during the Ice Fest demo hours to check out their headlamps. This company is…

We all know the Frontside Grind in North Conway has the best coffee in the Mount Washington Valley. For the past few years the Frontside Grind has been an awesome sponsor and has provided coffee in the mornings for all you caffeine crazies upstairs at IME. We stopped in the other day, and owner/roaster Austin…

We are super psyched to announce that Earthtec has joined the 2011 Ice Fest. This is Earthtec’s first year with the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and we want make sure you know what this cool company is about. Earthtec is based out of New England’s own Portmouth, New Hampshire. They are outdoor lovers themselves,…

It’s up! A complete list of all the Guest Guide Clinics and a preview of the other clinics you can take with the guides of International Mountain Climbing School! Check out what Mark Synnott, Janet Bergman, Emilie Drinkwater, Bayard Russell, Nick Yardley, Matt McCormick, Freddie Wilkinson, and Kevin Mahoney are teaching all weekend long! In…

We recommend climbing with a rope, but Granite Films caught Steve House soloing Repentance last year! Yes, your palms will sweat watching this. Friday Feb. 4th Evening Festivities:Held at the Cranmore Fitness Center: The Cranmore Climbing Wall, North Conway, NH. 7:00 pm: The O.R. Homegrown Film Fest at the Cranmore Fitness Center Sponsored by Outdoor…

We wanted to make sure you all knew that Mammut will be back at the 2011 Ice Fest! This company almost does it all- and does it well! They make apparel, ropes, harnesses, shoes, cord, slings, carabiners, boots, packs, hats and MORE! Come on down and check out the Mammut goods! IME has a bunch…