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Anne Gilbert Chase Is Coming for Ice Fest!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to share that Patagonia will be sending Patagonia Alpine Climbing Ambassador Anne Gilbert Chase! She has climbed around the world including routes in Patagonia, France, Spain, Alaska and Canada. Her impressive climbing resume includes a free ascent of Jaded Lady (IV 5.12a) on Mount Hooker in the Wind River…
Read more...Mammut Returns!
We wanted to make sure you all knew that Mammut will be back at the 2015 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 what Mammut has to offer! IME has a…
Read more...A Big Welcome to Two Experienced Alaska Rope Guns: Nick Aiello & Tim Farr
It is always a treat to have guides with experience in the Alaskan ranges at Ice Fest. Being able to learn about glacier travel, how to navigate around seracs, and generally improve your ‘mountain sense’ from experienced guides who have logged hundred of hours in that terrain is invaluable, especially for aspiring big-range climbers who are…
Read more...Frontside Grind will be back with Ice Fest Fuel!
It would not be going too far to say that Frontside Grind fuels the climbing scene in North Conway. Stop in there for a breakfast sandwich on your way to the crag and you will be joined in line by a whose-who of North Country guides and crushers. At the register, Andy can give you an…
Read more...Freddie and Janet Wilkinson Join the Crew!
Ready to learn from the best? We are excited to announce Freddie and Janet Wilkinson will be guiding with Ice Fest this year! We are so pumped to welcome this powerful climbing duo on board! Janet crushes on rock and ice, and is an accomplished alpinist. Janet is known for her adventures world wide, but some of…
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