Posts Tagged ‘2016 MWV Ice Fest’
What NOT To Miss @ Ice Fest!
The 2016 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is almost here! We wanted to remind you what not to miss at this years Ice Fest! We’re talking killer shows, sweet demos, Outdoor Research Ice Fest Photo Booth, Apres Hour at IME, new trucker caps, American Alpine Club Silent Auction and MORE! So get psyched to come…
Read more...IMCS Guides!
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! Today, we want to introduce…
Read more...New: The Kitchen Eatery & Catering!
Wondering how you’ll stay fueled during Ice Fest? We’ve got you coved with The Kitchen Eatery & Catering. We know a delicious and nutritious meal is crucial after a day out in the elements. The Kitchen Food truck will be serving hot food right outside IME during après hour and vending during the evening shows at Theater…
Read more...Colonial Knife Corp: An Ice Fest Sponsor
Colonial Knife Corp is a proud sponsor of Ice Fest 2016! This awesome company is from Rhode Island and has been crafting the best quality knives for nearly a century. And for that very reason, Colonial Knife Corp offers a lifetime warranty on all of its products. Today, Colonial Knife Corp continues to push the…
Read more...Liberty Mountain & Grivel Demo Gear!
Welcome back Liberty Mountain! Liberty Mountain is the one-stop-shop with everything for the outdoors. They will be sending a demo huge fleet of Grivel vertical ice tools and crampons for climbers to try out during The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest. Here is the inside scoop on what you can try before you buy. Choose from two top of the…
Read more...NEW To Ice Fest: Arc’teryx!
We are psyched to have Arc’teryx on board this year! They seek to create the finest product possible. With unrivaled designs and the highest performing materials, Arc’teryx products are made to last! This year, they will be featuring the Procline Comp jacket. It is the perfect shell for Ice Climbing and also a great option for back country skiing, where you want…
Read more...Guest Guides Spotlight!
We are very excited to welcome two of our guest guides to Ice Fest, Marc Chauvin and Nick Aiello. Marc is an IFMGA certified guide, which the highest level of recognition in guiding and we are so psyched to have him! He is also a wilderness First Responder and AIARE Level III Avalanche Certified. Marc has…
Read more...10% Off Friday’s Ice Climbing 101!
We are now offering 10% off Friday‘s Ice Climbing 101 clinic, so sign up quick because space is limited! Ice Climbing 101 is specifically designed for those who have never tied into a climbing rope before, and would love to give ice climbing a try. You’ll learn the safety basics of the climbing system, how to belay, how to…
Read more...Outdoor Research Athletes!
This morning we would like to welcome two of our talented Outdoor Research Athletes, Bayard Russell and Bryan Gilmore. It is great to have them back! Bayard loves teaching the finer points of climbing technique and tactics. He is psyched on all forms of climbing from adventuring to the most obscurest corners of the New Hampshire forest to…
Read more...Steep Ice Climbing Clinics With The Best Guides!
Need to work on your Steep Ice Climbing Technique? Great news! We have put together a series of Steep Ice Clinics with an incredible line-up of Guides. If your comfortable on Grade 3 ice, it’s time to move on to the steep stuff. Learn how to move smoothly, without getting pumped! Vertical ice takes on many…
Read more...Guest Guides Erik Thatcher & Jimmy Voorhis
We want to welcome two awesome guides to the amazing guide roster at the 2016 MWV Ice Fest! Welcome Erik Thatcher (on loan from Mooney Mountain Guides) and Jimmy Voorhis (on loan from Cathedral Mountain Guides). Erik Thatcher: His psyche and passion for climbing is contagious! It all began with the White Mountains as his…
Read more...Welcome Back Vermonters!
Happy holidays everyone! Today we welcome back our Vermonters Andrea Charest and Tim Farr. Andrea is Petra Cliffs’ Co- Owner and Jill of All Trades. She loves teaching folks how to ice climb and takes pride in imparting knowledge and experience people will carry with them for the rest of their lives! She’s got a smile that will…
Read more...The Nereledge Inn
Need a place to stay for 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 North Conway, it’s just a short walk from downtown, and is the perfect place to stay to enjoy winter activities! The owners,…
Read more...New To Ice Fest: Rab!
Good morning Ice Festers! This morning we welcome Rab for their first MWV Ice Fest! We are psyched to have them on board. Looking for new outerwear? Rab will be supplying an awesome array of jackets and gloves including the Men’s and Women’s Latok Alpine Jackets, Neutrino Endurance Jackets, Strata Hoody Jackets, Alpine Glove, M14 Glove, men’s Latok Glove, and the Women’s Icefall Gauntlet Glove.…
Read more...Welcome Back Karsten Delap!
Welcome Back Karsten Delap! Karsten is an athlete for Ibex, La Sportiva, and Julbo. Originally from the flat lands of Indiana, Karsten has found his obsession in the mountains. He has climbed extensively throughout the United States including Grade V big walls in The Black Canyon, Long’s Peak, and Zion National Park. Karsten’s experience outside of…
Read more...Outdoor Research & Emilie Drinkwater!
This morning, we are psyched to welcome back our headlining sponsor, Outdoor Research! At Outdoor Research, they believe that life gets better the minute you step out the door on a new adventure, no matter how big or small. Outdoor Research is built on the idea that life is an adventure, and the best gear makes it…
Read more...Don’t Miss the AAC Silent Auction!
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 5th. 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 YOUR DREAM Grant. Here at the Ice Fest we’re always…
Read more...IMCS Guides Spotlight!
This morning we would like to welcome back a couple of our talented IMCS Guides! Welcome back Max Lurie and Conrad Yager. Max first got a taste of climbing as a teenager with Outward Bound in Vedauwoo, Wyoming. That was it! He was hooked. Max’s passion for ice, mixed and alpine climbing has taken him on expeditions to destinations like Alaska, Iceland and…
Read more...Welcome Back Hyperlite!
Welcome Back Hyperlite! Go faster, further, higher and have a lot more fun with Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s line of ultralight backpacks. Hyperlite created the lightest, most streamlined pack imaginable for technical ice and alpine climbers. Jeff Jackson of Rock & Ice Magazine said, ” The Ice Pack is still my choice for any adventure where…
Read more...Welcome CAMP!
We are very excited to welcome CAMP back for Ice Fest 2016! CAMP has been manufacturing climbing gear for over 120 years and are best known for their lightweight and innovative products. This year, You can try out CAMP’s X-Dream Tool, a hyper-light, perfectly balanced, fully featured tool for technical dry, mixed and ice climbing. The ergonomic handle has a patented adjustment system…
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