Posts Tagged ‘2015 MWV ICE FEST’
NEice & The Soup Kitchen Return!
Doug Millen and The NEice Soup Kitchen are coming back to Ice Fest and Apres Hour on Friday and Saturday! Doug will be bringing delicious homemade soup! NEice has been bringing hot soup to ice climbers for over a decade and contributes to all the major Ice Festivals in the Northeast. The soup is alway a hit after a…
Read more...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…
Read more...Lowa boots will be back at Ice Fest 2015!
We are really excited to announce that LOWA will be returning to Ice Fest again this year! They’ve been making boots in Italy for more than twice as long as North East alpinists have been climbing the black dike. With a pedigree like that you can be confident that a Lowa boot will keep your feet…
Read more...Asolo is the newest addition to Ice Fest!
Asolo will be back at Ice Fest this year after some time away and we are thrilled to announce that they will be bringing a demo fleet along for Ice Fest attendees to use. If you haven’t check out Asolo in a while, they have come out with some incredibly advanced, technical climbing footwear. From…
Read more...Matt Ritter Joins the Ice Fest Team!
We are super excited to have Matt Ritter joining us as a guest guide this year! Matt is a talented all around climber! He owns and operates Walkabout Mountain Guides and spends his time guiding ice and mixed climbing as well as mountaineering courses during the winter months. During the summer, Matt hangs out on the coast and guides rock climbing in Acadia…
Read more...SARAH HUENIKEN: Friday Night Guest Presenter!
We have very exciting news to share this Monday morning! Sarah Hueniken will be our featured guest presenter FRIDAY evening February 6th at Theater In The Wood! Sarah is a total crusher! From 5.13 rock climbs to WI6 and M13, nothing stops this lady! She was the first North American Woman to climb M11 and…
Read more...Julbo is back!
Julbo will be back at Ice Fest for 2015 with their impressive lineup of goggles and sunglasses. Each year this innovative company from the French Alps provides each Ice Fest guide with a new pair of shades. They know that these men and women are out in the elements most days of the year and want them to have…
Read more...Ibex is Back and Bringing Karsten Delap!
Ibex will be returning to Ice Fest 2015 with Ibex Athlete Karsten Delap! Ibex has a mission to create the best clothing on earth! With thoughtful designs and natural fibers, Ibex products are durable, evolving, active and modern! The Ibex headquarters is based out of a repurposed garage in Vermont. The showroom now displays their most recent innovative attire. Ibex…
Read more...CAMP and CAMP Athlete Ian Osteyee are Back!
We would like to send a big warm welcome back to CAMP and CAMP Athlete Ian Osteyee! We are thrilled to have them back for what is sure to be another unforgettable Ice Fest! Serious about going light and fast? CAMP has you covered! They have been manufacturing climbing gear for over 120 years and are best…
Read more...Guest Guide: Matt Shove Back For More Ice Fest Action!
Good morning Ice Fest folks! We have killer news to share that Matt Shove will be back at the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest this year. We are so psyched, and this will be his 5th Ice Fest with us! Lucky us! Not only is Matt an all round wonderful person, he is known…
Read more...Our Hosts, the Hardmen at IMCS!
Every year, the guys at the International Mountain Climbing School work super hard to make the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest an awesome experience for all. This crew has all the local beta and a ton of experience. From Everest to Alaska, from steep waterfall ice to glacier travel, this posse can do it all! We want…
Read more...Welcome Back Patagonia and Majka Burhardt!
Good Morning! Today, we have great news! We are excited to announce Patagonia is back for Ice Fest 2015! They will be bringing demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Patagonia makes incredible gear! From wool layers and down jackets to moisture-wicking base layers and soft shells, Patagonia engineers their gear to keep athletes warm and dry in the most…
Read more...Dry Ice Tools will be back at Ice Fest!
If you are like us, you love to both ice and mixed climb but feel unprepared when the ice starts forming ever November. Hitting the gym with a pair of DRY ICE Tools before and during the season, in addition to being tremendous fun, is a fantastic way to train specifically for the unique movements and strains of our sport. With…
Read more...Our Favorite Place to Stay-The Nereledge Inn!
The Nereledge Inn is our favorite place to stay! Located on River Road in North Conway, it’s just a short walk from downtown, and is the perfect place to stay to enjoy winter activities! Chef Steve will fill you up with a delicious breakfast that’ll be sure to fuel you for your day out in the elements.…
Read more...Bayard Russell Returns to Ice Fest!
We are excited to announce that guest guide Bayard Russell will be joining Ice Fest once again this year. Bayard has climbed ice and rock all over the world but is happiest when climbing near his home right here in the Mount Washington Valley. In his 12 years guiding in Northern New Hampshire Bayard has gotten…
Read more...Welcome Back Ryan Stefiuk!
Ice Fest would like to send a BIG warm welcome back to Ryan Stefiuk! Ryan is based out of Western Massachusetts, where he owns and operates Big Foot Mountain Guides. With the Catskills right next door, Ryan has focused his energy on ice and mixed climbing. He has spent time exploring climbing in Newfoundland, The Cascades, The Gunks, The…
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