Shout Out To Randy Rackliff & Cold Cold World

Every year we send an e-mail to artist and backpack designer Randy Rackliff who started Cold Cold World backpacks and is an amazing woodcut artist.  His artwork has become an iconic staple for the Ice Fest poster, and we can’t be prouder that he is a local artist and alpinist.  It just hits home, ya…

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Headlining Sponsor: Outdoor Research! Welcome Back!

Howdy folks! The psyche is high here in the Mount Washington Valley as the temps drop and the ice starts to form. We have a lot to celebrate this year with the 20th anniversary of Ice Fest. First and foremost we’d like to bring your attention to our returning Headlining Sponsor, OUTDOOR RESEARCH!! This company…

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BOOYAH! The NEW website is up!

Hey Ice Festers!  The game is ON!  We’ve been working hard on the new site, and it’s up!  Check it out, and of course if you have any constructive criticism, we’d love to here it! Visit:  www.mwv-icefest.com And we’ve been planning the 2013 Ice Fest, and have a TON of secrets to release over the…

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! It’s the BIG 20 this YEAR!

Hey Ice Festers!  We just had a great meeting this morning for the 2013 Ice Fest!  The dates for International Mountain Climbing School’s 20th Ice Festival is: Feb. 1st-3rd, 2013 And you read it right!  This is the 20th Ice Fest!  We’re looking forward to hosting an amazing event for all you ice climbing crazies,…

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