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North Conway native company Wild Things will be at the 2011 Ice Fest, and will be premiering some of their entirely new and redesigned line! Be some of the FIRST to try out their new gear and give them feedback. These guys are so psyched to be revamping the line, and the company! Wild Things…

Check it out folks! There is snow on Mount Washington! Now it’s really time to shift gears and get psyched! Also follow the Ice Fest on Facebook and spread the word and invite them to check it out! The more the merrier, especially when it comes to climbers! More cool Ice Fest updates to come…

We ♥ OR! The 2011 MWV Ice Fest is super psyched to announce that Outdoor Research will be THE…..yes “THE” Headlining Sponsor! What does this mean? Well first, it means that this company really supports the spirit and camaraderie of the ice climbing community here in New England! Any company that is gun-ho about climbers…

Alfonzo finds some early ice on Damnation Gully, Huntington Ravine on 10/10/10. Photo courtesy of Doug Millen & www.Neice.com It’s officially begun! Jack Frost moved snuck in on Mount Washington this weekend and NEice.com has the pictures to prove it! Neice.com will also be coming back to the 2011 MWV Ice Fest this year with…

Hey all you ice climbing crazies! The leaves are changing colors and are dropping like flies here in New Hampshire! We’re going full steam ahead with the 2011 Ice Fest to make it the best yet for everyone! This includes our sponsors and also all of YOU who come to take clinics, enjoy the festivities,…

Check it out folks! Rock & Ice highlights the 2010 Ice Fest Photo Contest! Check out the Rock & Ice writeup: R&I: Ice Fest Photo Contest Writeup Once again congrats to those who won and all those who shared their adventures in New England! To check out the images again visit: The Photo Contest Website…

IME, IMCS, & The Ice Fest Crew want to send a huge thank you to: –ALL our sponsors! We could not have made this such a successful event with out you!-Our headlining sponsors: Mammut & Outdoor Research!–ALL our Guest Guides & all the incredible IMCS Guides! You guys are the best of the best, and…

Thank you to ALL who participated in the 2010 Ice Fest Photo Contest Competition! We over 300 submissions with an amazing amount of talent, creativity, and radness. Below is the Grand Prize winner and the two Honorable Mentions. To see other images that were the top contenders be sure to visit the 2010 Ice Fest…

The Ice Fest is here! Clinics are going out and there is still a little bit of room! Call today! It’s not too late! IMCS Office: 603-356-7064Reminder of the happenings: Tonight: Steve House Slideshow & Face Off Comp with MC Freddie WilkinsonCranmore Climbing Wall, North Conway, NH 7pm, $10 Saturday Night: American Alpine Club’s Super…

Have you seen the forecast for the weekend? Hot damn, it’s looking good!Get your butts up here, and get psyched for a stellar weekend! There are still spots available in our clinics on Friday & Sunday! A few spots left in Saturdays clinics! Call IMCS to get yourself all set up: 603-356-7064Visit the website to…

Have you checked out the photos that have been uploaded to the contest? We’re floored by them, and had to post some of them on the blog! They are a blast to look through, and more than anything there is some serious talent in here and it also gets that little ice climbing twitch going!…

Steve House will be guiding throughout the IMCS Ice Fest and will be giving a killer show at the Cranmore Climbing Wall on Friday @ 7pm! Hey kids! It’s time to sign up this week! We have some of THE best guides in the country available to help you learn, improve, or hone in on…

RETIRED CLIMBING ROPES WANTED AT 2010 ICE FEST! Sterling Rope is asking all climbers who will be apart, around, and joining the Ice Fest Festivities to bring in their old dynamic ropes they no longer use and Sterling Rope will recycle it for you! When you do so, you will be entered into a raffle…

Below is the schedule for all the clinics our guest guides will be instructing during the 2010 Ice Fest! Check them out and sign up! Tons of additional clinics are being taught by the IMCS guides who are just as amazing and wonderful as our guest guides! It’s a real win-win situation! Give us a…

Take a moment and watch this clip of the band, GNARLEMAGNE who will be bringing down the house at the Saturday night Bring Back The 80’s Dance Party!!!!! These guys are a blast, and it will be a party NOT to miss! When: Saturday, Feb. 6th, 2010Where: Black Mountain, Jackson, NHTime: 7:30pm, Doors OpenAttire: Anything…

However you want to spell it……we’ve got some fun goodies coming your way for Ice Fest. Check out these beanies coming in from Mammut!

Steve House is coming to the 2010 Ice Fest and it is a show not to miss! He will be giving a killer show about his adventures and his brutally honest new book- Beyond The Mountain. To give you an idea of what is in store for this show- read below: “22,000 feet on the…

Photo by: James Young Have you been to Flatbread while you are in North Conway? If you haven’t, you MOST definitely should! These people TOTALLY rock and are just across the street from IME/IMCS. They are constantly giving back to the community, make their food with wholesome ingredients being mostly organic, have an awesome staff,…

Emilie Drinkwater is crossing Lake Champlain from the Adirondacks to guide and be apart of the 2010 Ice Fest! We are really excited as Emilie is a stellar person and amazing guide! The Outdoor Research athlete is a full time rock, ice, and ski guide over in the “Daks”. Some of her adventures include alpine…

The Nereledge Inn is one of the best places to stay during Ice Fest. Why? Owners Steve & Laura are awesome and love climbers! Their cute little inn is about 1/4 mile from IME in downtown North Conway, and on the way to Cathedral and Frankenstein! They will cook you an incredibly hearty breakfast before…