Matt Ritter Joins the Ice Fest Team!

We are super excited to have Matt Ritter joining us as a guest guide this year! Matt is a talented all around climber! He owns and operates Walkabout Mountain Guides and spends his time guiding ice and mixed climbing as well as mountaineering courses during the winter months. During the summer, Matt hangs out on the coast and guides rock climbing in Acadia…

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SARAH HUENIKEN: Friday Night Guest Presenter!

We have very exciting news to share this Monday morning! Sarah Hueniken will be our featured guest presenter FRIDAY evening February 6th at Theater In The Wood! Sarah is a total crusher! From 5.13 rock climbs to WI6 and M13, nothing stops this lady! She was the first North American Woman to climb M11 and…

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CAMP and CAMP Athlete Ian Osteyee are Back!

We would like to send a big warm welcome back to CAMP and CAMP Athlete Ian Osteyee! We are thrilled to have them back for what is sure to be another unforgettable Ice Fest!   Serious about going light and fast? CAMP has you covered! They have been manufacturing climbing gear for over 120 years and are best…

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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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Sneak Peak at the OR Glove Fleet!

Need to update your glove system for ice climbing? Outdoor research is bringing a boatload of gloves for you to try out! We wanted to give you a sneak peak at their demo fleet, and highlight a few of our favorites! The Alpine Alibi II Gloves are designed to give you serious warmth without compromising dexterity. They…

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