News
Clinics are filling fast!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is only a little more than three weeks away! We’ve been busy climbing and prepping, and with good ice conditions and an awesome lineup of guides, sponsors, and presenters for this year’s Ice Fest, we can’t help but be super excited for all that is coming! And judging by all of…
Read more...Miir, Reducing Waste & Helping MRS!
We want to give a big & important welcome to Miir for joining the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest this year! What is Miir? They are a business that is motivated to make great products, empower others and build community. The specialize making simple & functional hydration products, bikes, & bags. Yes, another great, inspiring,…
Read more...Trango and Adidas are bringing demo gear!
One of the awesome perks if Ice Fest each year is the array of demo gear that participants get to try. This year we’re psyched to have two awesome companies in our demo fleet, Trango and Adidas. Be sure to check them out before you head out Ice Fest weekend and get the chance to…
Read more...Josh Wharton guides at Ice Fest!
The MWV Ice Fest crew is excited to announce the return of Josh Wharton as a guest guide! It’s been a few years since we last saw him in New Hampshire, but we are stoked to welcome him back! I don’t think a climber like Josh needs much of an introduction, but if you don’t…
Read more...Julbo is back!
We’re so psyched our friends at Julbo are back for another awesome Ice Fest this year! This company is kind of a big deal. Their glasses and goggles are the best for keeping your vision sharp and safe in the harshest of climates. Check out their table at Ice Fest where you can try on…
Read more...Hyperlite Mountain Gear is back!
“Hyperlite Mountain Gear is not about bells and whistles, nonessential features or the latest trending colors. We build stripped down, high performance, outdoor gear that’s dialed in to meet, in as minimalist a manner as possible, the exacting requirements of the goal-oriented adventurers who use it.” Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Photos by Brian Threlkeld We…
Read more...Tuckerman Brewing Company: Official 2017 Ice Fest Beer Sponsor!
We are so thrilled to have our favorite masters of craft beer at the MWV Ice Fest once again! Tuckerman Brewing Company continues to support our wonderful climbing community and we are so lucky to know all of the wonderful people that work there. Steeped in the outdoor tradition from the beginning, the inspiration for…
Read more...Welcome Matty Bowman!
New guest guide to MWV Ice Fest, Matty Bowman is no stranger to the area. Matt is co owner of White Mountain Cafe in Gorham, from which many adventures north of the notch have been sprung since 2007. Matt began his love of mountaineering while still at the University of Maine, Farmington. A winter care taking at Harvard…
Read more...IMCS Guides
Here’s a shout out to a few of Ice Fest’s hometown heros – the guides of International Mountain Climbing School. These guys have spent countless days out in our local mountains both personally and professionally. They are as dialed as they come, and are experts in all things winter – from the nitty-gritty of international expeditions to…
Read more...Welcome back Mammut!
And the list of amazing sponsors continues…. On this New Year’s Eve we are stoked to welcome Mammut to the 2017 MWV Ice Fest! “Our aim is to offer the very best alpine products, assume our social responsibility, and leave behind the best possible ecological footprint. So that future generations can be mountaineers as well.”…
Read more...Home Sweet Home At The Nereledge Inn!
When you’re done skiing the pow pow today, and ready to rest up, why not think of where you’re going to stay for the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest? If you’ve never checked out the Nereledge Inn, move it to the top of the list! It is our favorite place to stay! Located on River Road in…
Read more...Welcoming Back Locally Renown Guides, Emilie Drinkwater & Alexa Siegel!
We are so stoked to update you all on some more of the talented Outdoor Research athletes and guides that will be guiding at the 2017 Ice Fest! We welcome back Outdoor Research Ambassador Emilie Drinkwater! Emilie is an American Mountain Guide, certified (Rock, Alpine, Ski) by the AMGA and licensed internationally by the IFMGA/UIAGM/IVBV. Her sixteen year professional career…
Read more...American Alpine Club & The Live Your Dream Grant!
Don’t Miss the AAC Silent Auction! We’re thrilled to announce the American Alpine Club Silent Auction happening at Ice Fest on Friday Night February 3rd. All proceeds will go towards funding the AAC’s Live your Dream Grant. The MWV Ice Fest is partnering with the American Alpine Club to support northeastern climbers through the LIVE…
Read more...Guest Guides – Erik Eisele and Jimmy Voorhis – are back in town!
We are proud to announce the additions of Erik Eisele and Jimmy Voorhis to the 2017 MWV Ice Fest Guest Guide Roster! Ice Fest is always proud of the quality of guides that work the event, and these two are both stellar mountain men, and straight-up good dudes! Erik Eisele is a hard man to track…
Read more...Sterling Rope is at Ice Fest!
Back to support Ice Fest once again is Sterling Rope! An awesome company based right around the corner, in Maine. They are known internationally for making some of the best ropes around! “Sterling Rope is the leading manufacturer of life safety rope, cord, and hardware. Made right here in the USA, Sterling has worked very hard…
Read more...Welcome to Ice Fest Sheldon Kerr!
We’re psyched to have Sheldon Kerr join us this year for the first time at MWV Ice Fest! She has been based out of Silverton, working as a guide and an athlete with Outdoor Research. She recently relocated to Jackson, Wyoming to work for Exum Mountain Guides. Sheldon guides ice climbing, ski mountaineering, alpine climbing and heli skiing in…
Read more...Saturday Night Featured Speaker – Guy Robertson!
We’re so psyched Outdoor Research is bringing this awesome Brit over for the Ice Fest!Guy’s presentation will give the “insider’s view” on Scottish winter climbing – the basics, the ethics, and the different styles of climbing to be found in different parts of the country. He will do this by describing some of his best adventures, which…
Read more...DMM Demo Gear!
DMM will be in the house Ice Fest weekend! Swing by their table to demo some of their awesome gear! They will have their Switch and Apex ice axes up for grabs to try out for the day. They’ll also have their Vault racking biner, a metal version of the traditional plastic product that offers the…
Read more...Matt McCormick, back to guest guide!
Back for more good times this year, is guest guide Matt McCormick! Matt is a La Sportiva and Outdoor Research athlete, in addition to guiding for Cathedral Mountain Guides. He currently resides in Vermont, and is known all over New England as a go to guy for steep and mixed climbs. Check out the clinics Matt will be…
Read more...Arc’teryx at Ice Fest 2017!
Here’s a little good news to warm you up on this cold, cold morning – Arc’teryx will be back at the 2017 MWV Ice Fest! As usual, the Arc’terxy crew will be bringing a smattering of the latest and greatest gear that they have to offer. With layers like the Dually Belay Parka, the Proton jacket,…
Read more...