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…

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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.”…

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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…

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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,…

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New to Ice Fest – Scarpa!

Let the gratitude continue!  This morning we are thankful for ice in Tuck’s and for the latest addition to the Ice Fest family – Scarpa! They may be new to Ice Fest, but we’ve been seeing their boots on happy climbers’ feet for years. This year, be sure to welcome them by taking their boots out for a…

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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…

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Mammut Returns!

The unveiling of sponsors continues! We are psyched to announce that Mammut will be back for Ice Fest 2016! Based in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Mammut designs and builds some of the best alpine climbing gear available. From ropes and hardgoods to footwear and clothing systems.  If it’s necessary for the vertical world, this company makes it. Check…

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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.…

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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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Welcome Trango Athlete Erik Eisele!

We are excited to welcome Trango athlete Erik Eisele! Looking for a new pair of ice tools? Be sure to demo the Trango Raptor, a top of the line ice and mixed climbing tool available at ice fest. The big treat is that Trango Athlete Erik Eisele will be back for another Ice Fest! He is a freelance…

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Outdoor Research Demo Gear!

Our headlining sponsor, Outdoor Research will be bringing a huge fleet of demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Not sure what gloves fit you best? Outdoor Research will have plenty to choose from including the heated Stormtracker and Lucent Gloves! These gloves use ALTIHeat™, a rechargeable battery-powered heating system that provides staying power when you’re determined to be…

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