Welcome Back DMM!

We are stoked to welcome back DMM and their athletes Nick Bullock &  Sam Bendroth! Climb Now work later? We can get on board with that! Nick Bullock is a driven man and nowhere is that commitment more apparent than when he is running it out on techy mixed ground in the mountains. Don’t miss his slideshow,…

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Scarpa is Back!

Welcome back Scarpa! Got cold feet about ice climbing?  Or perhaps you’re looking for the latest in technical winter footwear?  Let the folks at Scarpa help you out this Ice Fest: this year the Italian bookmaker is back and bringing its new, updated demo fleet.  Try out a pair of Scarpa’s trusty Phantom Guides, a…

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New to Ice Fest: Trango!

New to Ice Fest 2016 is Trango!  At Trango, every product fills a specific need in the quiver of the modern climber. That’s why you can always count on Trango gear to deliver something extra! Speaking of something extra! New to the Ice Fest demo fleet will be Raptor Ice Tool. Be sure to check out this top of…

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Climbers Helping Climbers At Ice Fest!

Last year IMCS Guide Sam Bandroth asked if we could host a Blood Cancer Drive at the Ice Fest in hopes of trying to help his father, David Bendroth who was battling blood disease and seeking a matching donor to have a bone marrow transplant.  This year we want to keep the drive going in…

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Gusto’s Food Truck!

Get psyched for some tasty treats because this year, Gusto’s Food Truck will be coming to Ice Fest! Check out their mouthwatering menu right outside IME after a day of climbing. Talk about service! It’s the drive through window that comes to you! They will also be at evening events at Theater in the Wood, so you have the option…

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