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Beal’s hot 8.1mm Ice Line. We want to make sure you all are aware of two new sponsors to the 2011 Ice Fest thanks to Liberty Mountain Sports! We want to welcome Beal and Edelweiss to the 2011 Ice Fest. Beal & Edelweiss both make killer ropes, but be sure to check out some of…

There is finally snow falling in the Mount Washington Valley (we got a foot plus!) and with Ice Fest only a few weeks away it really feels like the kind of winter that brought many of us to this part of the country. Yesterday morning the Ice Fest Crew was introduced to Athletes For A…

Patagonia Athlete Kelly Cordes will be giving a killer show on Saturday evening @ 7:30 at the Cranmore Climbing Wall in North Conway, NH. This guy is always super entertaining, and he always has some crazy adventure story in his pocket. Below is a little glimpse of what Kelly has in store for you on…

The Cobras, Fusions, and Vipers! Eenie, meenie, miney, mo! Wicked good news folks! Black Diamond is back and joining the 2011 Ice Fest! Not only will Jim Shimberg be around to help you out at their table, but also one of the most prolific IME employees back in the day, and now works for Black…

Outdoor Research Men’s Alibi Jacket. By now most of us have been out a time or two this season in between the weathers highs and lows. Every few years you have to, whether you like it or not, upgrade and update your gear. It gets worked! We just checked out Outdoor Research’s Alibi Jacket and…

There are tons of people in the world and a good amount of climbers out there too, no doubt. Unfortunately we don’t know them all- though we’d like to! This being said the sign up for the Face Off Comp is looking hot! But we want to welcome and encourage anyone who wants to compete…

Every year at the Ice Fest we hold a silent auction to raise money for a local non-profit. This year we have great news! The Mountain Rescue Service of the White Mountain Region will be the beneficiary at the 2011 Ice Fest. These men and women risk their own lives to save other lives when…

Well, if you are searching for options to treat your feet, well then the 2011 MWV Ice Fest is something you won’t want to miss. Yes, we have La Sportiva, we have Scarpa, but we are also super excited to let you know we will also have LOWA boots for you to try out! Lowa…

Happy New Years! Have a fun and safe one! We hope to see you all in about a month at the 2011 MWV Ice Fest! Yeah!

Tuckerman Brewing Company will be joining the 2011 Ice Fest again! Three cheers for Tuckerman’s! Tuckerman’s beer is brewed right here in the Mount Washington Valley by the rad owners Nik & Kirsten, and these folks are some of the nicest we know. They are always excited and amped to be apart of the Ice…

2011 Ice Fest Face Off Comp Friday, Feb. 4th, 2011 Cranmore Climbing Wall Want to compete at the Ice Fest Face Off Comp?Here’s how: 1. A select few professionals are receiving invitations to compete. We hope to see you! 2. For those who have not received an invitation and wish to compete in the Face…

We are very psyched to announce that La Sportiva will be returning back to the 2011 MWV Ice Fest. Sales Rep Doug Madara will be present to help you find some sweet boots to try out and take for a test drive. It’s one thing to try on a boot in the stores, but it…

If you’re debating on where to stay during the 2011 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, look no further! Our friends at The Nereledge Inn have a wonderful place for you to stay that is literally a 5 minute walk from IME or a 1 second drive. On Saturday and Sunday mornings they will cook you…

Do you have yours? Keep it clean people! We’re talking about Sterling Rope’s twin ropes that are killer for ice climbing. Sterling is a New England based compamy, and they truly get how gnarly conditions can be here and everywhere when designing their ropes. We are so psyched that this homegrown company is a part…

Trying to think of a really cool gift idea for someone this holiday season? Give a gift certificate to your husband, wife, child, relative, parent, or friend for a clinic at the 2011 MWV Ice Fest! Call up the office and they will help you pick out the right clinic, and will send of the…

Freddie prepping the comp climbers on the rules, the route, and the gun show they need to bring. Good news kids! It’s confirmed that Freddie Wilkinson will be hosting Friday nights events for the 2011 Ice Fest. We have yet to release what RAD events the night will consist of, but we will tell you…

As you’re pulling out your gear from last season you’ll notice some things may be pretty worked. One of the pieces the MWV Ice Fest crew finds to be the most worn out are our mixed and dry tooling gloves. Outdoor Research has made a killer glove known as the Alibi Gloves. Don’t worry these…

Got the ice boot blues? Well good news, Scarpa is back with us for the 2011 Ice Fest! So come on over and check out what Scarpa has in store for you! The Ice Fest is always a great way for climbers to come and check out Scarpa’s line before you go out and commit…

Oh, isn’t she purty? Check out the new Petzl Ergo’s! They are looking FINE! Petzl and their killer demo fleet will be back at the 2011 Ice Fest, and the Ergo’s will be available to demo for you to swing all around. Want to geek out on these tools? Then be sure to check out…

We are super psyched to announce that Grivel is back in the USA (they lost their distribution in the US for a bit) and will be at the 2011 Ice Fest thanks to Liberty Mountain Sports. They will have gear for all of you to demo, plus they are sending a pair of Grivel G-20’s…