Mount Washington Observatory to join Ice Fest!

This morning we are very excited to announce that the Mount Washington Observatory will be joining us at Ice Fest this year!  The OBS is a staple of the winter-in-the-Whites scene, providing us with one of the most important resources we have for planning our adventures – the forecast! While scientists began exploring and observing…

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CAMP & Ian Osteyee return to Ice Fest!

Good morning folks!  There’s a chill in the air and single digits in the forecast – it’s coming! And if the thought of that early ice, that scrappy and thin climbing gets you psyched, well then this should too – Ian Osteyee and CAMP are returning again to the MVW Ice Fest! Ian is known…

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Patagonia and Majka Burhardt are back!

Here’s a little stoke for this soggy morning! Today we are psyched to announce that Patagonia is returning for another year of sponsoring the MWV Ice Fest.  We are also honored to announce that Patagonia ambassador, and local Mount Washington Valley hero, Majka Burhardt will also be returning to Ice Fest. With winter guiding, writing,…

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Black Diamond is bringing the goods!

Black Diamond is back!  And they are bringing with them HEAPS of gear for you to try out! Black Diamond creates top-notch gear that we all routinely carry into the hills, and beyond that, they continue to support keeping those hills accessible for us to walk into!  The company stands behind the climbing and skiing communities in…

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Outdoor Research Athletes!

We could ramble on forever about all the reasons that we love Outdoor Research, but today we want to focus on one thing in particular – the amazing OR athletes that will be here at this year’s MWV Ice Fest.  Thank you Outdoor Research, for supporting these climbers, and for supporting us again! Alexa Siegel…

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