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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Welcome Back Sterling Rope!

For many folks around here, Sterling Ropes are THE ropes to climb on. They handle amazingly well, are incredibly compact, and for major bonus points, they are located right here in New England! All their research and development, all their manufacturing, it happens just next door in Biddeford Maine. We love that Sterling is a…

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An Ice Fest First! Welcome Aboard, CAMP!

We are ever grateful to the many awesome companies that contribute their expertise, innovation, and quality products to Ice Fest! We are especially excited when we can get a NEW awesome company to join this list. This year, please join us in welcoming CAMP! As a company, CAMP has a refreshingly simple goal: to make…

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We Love the Nereledge Inn!

Need a place to stay for Ice Fest? If you’ve never checked out the Nereledge Inn, move it to the top of the list! This spot is in the center of the action! You can walk out the door and be at IME (or the bar) in about four minutes. We also love how cozy…

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Local Heroes: The IMCS Line-up!

Every year, the guys and gals from the International Mountain Climbing School work super hard to make the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest an awesome experience for all. This crew has all the local beta, plus a ton of experience. From Everest to Alaska, to the world-class ice right here at home, from steep waterfall…

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