American Alpine Club

American Alpine Club The AAC Vision is a simple one.  A United Community Of Competent Climbers And Healthy Climbing Landscapes.  A simple vision in a complicated landscape.  We’re stoked to have AAC continue their sponsorship of MWV Ice Fest, the longest running Ice Climbing Festival in the United States. There are tons of benefits to…

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Matt Shove

Rumor has it we’re getting close to rolling out our clinic offerings for 2019 and we’ve got guest guides on the brain!  Time to start rolling out some of our guides for Ice Fest’s 26th year!  Excited to say Matt Shove is back! Matt will be leading clinics all weekend, if you sign up with…

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Welcoming Back Our Friends At The American Alpine Club

                We are excited to let you all know that the American Alpine Club will be at this years Ice Fest to answer all your questions about who they are, what they do, and why you should join.  But to get you started, we wanted to let you…

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More Ways To Give Back!

Hey Folks!  There are so many great ways to give back at Ice Fest this year, besides shining your lovely smile at others.   While you’re having a blast, take a peek below to learn some additional ways on how you can also “do good” when you’re at the MWV Ice Fest.  We hope we…

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Evening Events Beta: Scott Bennett, Guy Robertson, & MORE!

Goooood Morning Monday!  All week we will be reminding you of all the awesome elements there are to Ice Fest there are this year!  First, our evening presenters!  We encourage you to get there early and the Boogalows Island BBQ Food Truck will be there too!  So grab dinner when you arrive and then come…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Evening Events Reminder!

Friday & Saturday evening events reminder folks! Sarah Hueniken is a hot ticket these days getting 2nd in the Women’s Division at Ouray, climbing Niagra Falls, and for just being an all round crankster! Jonathan Griffith is an exceptional alpinist and a professional photographer documenting his adventure with other where many only dream of going!…

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Official 2015 MWV Ice Fest Schedule!

Here you go folks!  A big schedule for the whole Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest weekend! DOWNLOAD THE ICE FEST SCHEDULE!  CLICK HERE:  http://tinyurl.com/lg28h6g Check out all the events from the demos, clinics, evening shows, Apres Hour at IME, Gusto’s Food Truck, Coffee from Frontside Grind, Bagels from Bagels Plus and MORE!  And share with…

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What NOT To Miss At Ice Fest!

Happy Monday, Ice Fest is FOUR days away! We wanted to remind you what not to miss at this years Ice Fest! We’re talking awesome climbing clinics, killer shows, sweet demos, Apres Hour at IME, new trucker caps, The The American Alpine Club, Gusto’s Food Truck, beer from Tuckerman Brewing Company and MORE!  There are…

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The Live Your Dream Grant – Worth Applying To

The American Alpine Club is a huge supporter of climbing communities throughout the US, especially the small but enthusiastic one in the Mount Washington valley. One of their biggest contributions is the Live Your Dream Grant, which can and has been given to a wide array of climbers. Have you only climbed in a gym and…

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What NOT To Miss At Ice Fest!

Happy New Year folks! The 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is right around the corner! We wanted to remind you what not to miss at this years Ice Fest! We’re talking killer shows, sweet demos, Apres Hour at IME, new trucker caps, American Alpine Club Silent Auction and MORE! So be sure to mark…

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5 Thing Not to Miss at Ice Fest!

Boo-yaahhhhhh!!! Lookin’ good Ice Festers! Check out this forecast! If you were on the fence about coming up this year, we have two words for you: sticky ice!!! Mild temps, but cold and cloudy enough to keep things from melting. Add a little snow into the mix, and you get prime, fat ice conditions! Here…

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Frontside Coffee: Killer Coffee For Ice Fest!

It’s early, you went to bed a little too late, your head hurts a bit, but you are PSYCHED to go climbing, climbing, climbing…..but, you need COFFEE…..sound familiar?  This is a common scene during the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and Frontside Grind is our sole coffee sponsor for the 2014 MWV Ice Fest!  This…

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American Alpine Club; 2014 Ice Fest Beneficiary!

Good Morning Folks! We’re pleased to announce today that the American Alpine Club Northeast Region will be our official beneficiary again this year! We’ll be fundraising to help fund the 2014 Northeast Live Your Dream Grant! This is the grant that is for everyone: climbers of all experience levels, and disciplines, pursuing their climbing dreams.…

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2014 Mega Guest Guide Line Up!

We were so excited to fill you in this morning that LOWA athlete Carlos Buhler was coming that now we want to give a heads up on ALL the guest guides that will be at the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest!  We have our biggest line up yet of guest guides to date!  These…

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Countdown! What NOT To Miss!

Hello Ice Festers! We’re just 4 days AWAY!!!  We want to take a moment to remind you of a few things NOT to miss during the 2013 Ice Fest.  Check it below! 1.  FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING SHOWS! WHERE: New Location! Theater In The Wood, Intervale, NH WHEN: Doors open at 7pm, $10 (on FRIDAY…

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2 New Clinics Added: Climb With John Bragg, and Snow & Ice Anchors!

Hey folks!  We wanted to make sure you know about 2 new clinics that were added!  Read below! 1.  John Bragg:  Climb With A New England Legend! Details: Saturday Only, & Private or Semi-Private Clinic For More Details Visit: https://www.mwv-icefest.com/clinic-listings/john-bragg-climb-with-a-new-england-legend/ John Bragg will be available to guide a private or semi-private steep water fall ice…

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Happy New Years Ice Festers!!!! American Alpine Club Update.

Almost 2013!!! Can you believe it? We are ringing in this New Year with an update on American Alpine Club the the official beneficiary of this years Ice Fest!!! AAC is the bomb right! Did you know about the AAC Live Your Dreams Grant? The AAC is such an amazing Non-Profit  that looks after climbers…

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