There are still a few spots left in Mark Synnott’s Intro to Mixed Climbing courses during Ice Fest! From the basics of dry-tooling to transitioning from rock to ice and back again, Mark will give you the skills to explore a whole new winter world. Plus, you get to spend the day with Mark, who…

At 8th place overall, New England ice master Will Mayo was the top U.S. finisher at the recently held Ouray Ice Festival. After dropping a tool on his final route, Mayo managed to keep climbing, hoisting himself up a man-made obstacle with a single tool and thoroughly entertaining the crowd. Check out a photo of…

Confused about what’s happening when for this year’s Ice Fest? Download a PDF of the official ICE FEST SCHEDULE here. Or click on the image below for a full-size version in your browser.

IMCS guides Peter Doucette and Freddie Wilkinson are up on the latest Hot Flashes from Climbing magazine. Check out the article about their new first-ascent on Cannon. Peter Doucette will be guiding each day during Ice Fest. Want to climb with him? Call the IMCS office! 603-356-7064

We are proud to announce that Sterling Rope will have their Rope Redemption Program at the Ice Fest! For years Sterling Rope has recycled the nylon waste fiber that is left over from even the most efficient manufacturing processes—now they can take used dynamic climbing ropes and recycle those as well! Yep, it’s cool to…