Karsten Delap is back!

  Welcome back Karsten Delap! Karsten is an awesome return guest guide for MWV Icefest, we’re psyched he’ll be joining us again. The owner of Fox Mountain Guides out of Brevard, NC, Karsten was the first guide in the Southeast to attain his AMGA Alpine Guide certification in 2013.  He is the head of the…

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Clinic Highlights!

Hey Ice Festers!  Ice Fest is almost two weeks away!  Clinics are filling up FAST, especially on Friday and Saturday, and we still have some space on Sunday. We also want to make sure you know about Snowkiting with IMCS Guide Zeb Jakub!  Try something NEW!  It is an absolute blast and is a 1/2 day clinic on Sunday!  Perfect for…

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Welcome Back Patagonia and Anne Gilbert!

Good Morning! Today we are psyched to welcome back Patagonia! They 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 Range of Wyoming…

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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…

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Clinics Are Filling Up!

  Good Morning Ice Festers! Fresh snow has brought us some fantastic skiing, but we are also super excited because Ice Fest is just around the corner. Clinics are filling up fast! Saturday is full, but you can still get your fix Friday or Sunday. If you haven’t locked in your reservation for a clinic yet, now is the time. Be sure to…

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Ice Fest Clinics: Time To Sign Up!

Good morning folks! Ice Fest is just around the corner, and before you get busy with your weekend plans we want to remind you to take a peek at all the clinics and sign!  In some clinics there are only a handful of spots left, so don’t wait!  Some of the guest guides are locked…

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Guest Guide Alden Pellett!

We would like to send a big warm welcome to guest guide Alden Pellett! Alden is an Ambassador for Mammut and Julbo, is apart of the product development team for CAMP Technical Adventure Equipment, and has been climbing ice for over 20 years, sending hard routes in Quebec, Newfoundland, Colorado, Montana and the Canadian Rockies. He has a love for adventure…

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Ice Fest Clinic Week Kickoff!

Hey Ice Festers!  This week is clinic week!  We’ll be filling you in on a bunch of the awesome clinics you can sign up for with the talented IMCS guides and also the guest guides that will be gracing us with their talent! To sign up call IMCS or visit the Ice Fest Website: 603-356-7064…

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Climb with Carlos Buhler!

Big news, folks! Lowa ambassador Carlos Buhler will be teaching three clinics this year at Ice Fest! When it comes to the big mountains, Carlos has an impressive resume that spans over 35 years. He has put up new routes on such iconic Himalayan peaks as Everest, Ama Dablam, and Baruntse, as well as first ascents…

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