Posts Tagged ‘Ice Climbing’
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…
Read more...Welcome back Asolo!
We are so thrilled to welcome back Asolo to the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! An Italian company, Asolo has been passed down through generations since 1946 and is so well known as making some of the best boots in the industry. Henry Barber will be back with a demo fleet of boots including the…
Read more...Clinics are filling fast!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is only a little more than three weeks away! We’ve been busy climbing and prepping, and with good ice conditions and an awesome lineup of guides, sponsors, and presenters for this year’s Ice Fest, we can’t help but be super excited for all that is coming! And judging by all of…
Read more...Josh Wharton guides at Ice Fest!
The MWV Ice Fest crew is excited to announce the return of Josh Wharton as a guest guide! It’s been a few years since we last saw him in New Hampshire, but we are stoked to welcome him back! I don’t think a climber like Josh needs much of an introduction, but if you don’t…
Read more...Hyperlite Mountain Gear is back!
“Hyperlite Mountain Gear is not about bells and whistles, nonessential features or the latest trending colors. We build stripped down, high performance, outdoor gear that’s dialed in to meet, in as minimalist a manner as possible, the exacting requirements of the goal-oriented adventurers who use it.” Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Photos by Brian Threlkeld We…
Read more...IMCS Guides
Here’s a shout out to a few of Ice Fest’s hometown heros – the guides of International Mountain Climbing School. These guys have spent countless days out in our local mountains both personally and professionally. They are as dialed as they come, and are experts in all things winter – from the nitty-gritty of international expeditions to…
Read more...Welcome back Mammut!
And the list of amazing sponsors continues…. On this New Year’s Eve we are stoked to welcome Mammut to the 2017 MWV Ice Fest! “Our aim is to offer the very best alpine products, assume our social responsibility, and leave behind the best possible ecological footprint. So that future generations can be mountaineers as well.”…
Read more...Home Sweet Home At The Nereledge Inn!
When you’re done skiing the pow pow today, and ready to rest up, why not think of where you’re going to stay for the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest? If you’ve never checked out the Nereledge Inn, move it to the top of the list! It is our favorite place to stay! Located on River Road in…
Read more...Guest Guides – Erik Eisele and Jimmy Voorhis – are back in town!
We are proud to announce the additions of Erik Eisele and Jimmy Voorhis to the 2017 MWV Ice Fest Guest Guide Roster! Ice Fest is always proud of the quality of guides that work the event, and these two are both stellar mountain men, and straight-up good dudes! Erik Eisele is a hard man to track…
Read more...New to Ice Fest – Scarpa!
Let the gratitude continue! This morning we are thankful for ice in Tuck’s and for the latest addition to the Ice Fest family – Scarpa! They may be new to Ice Fest, but we’ve been seeing their boots on happy climbers’ feet for years. This year, be sure to welcome them by taking their boots out for a…
Read more...Welcome CAMP and Ian Osteyee!
The good news coming out of the chilly Ice Fest headquarters this morning is not only that there is snow on the peaks and cold temps in the forecast, but that CAMP and CAMP Athlete, Ian Osteyee, are back on the Ice Fest roster! CAMP is well known for the innovative, lightweight climbing gear that…
Read more...Petzl is Back Again!
This morning we are psyched to announce that Petzl is back for Ice Fest 2017! An ice climber’s favorite, Petzl is always on the cutting edge of climbing gear development. I mean, have you ever placed a Laser Speed Ice Screw?! As always, these fine folks will be bringing with them an incredible selection of gear for you…
Read more...Outdoor Research Is Back As Headlining Sponsor!
We can’t thank this Outdoor Research enough! They have supported the event as headlining sponsor for years now. They saw the growth that could and did happen with the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest and they also know how big and psyched the climbing community is here in the Northeast! Welcome back OR, we are honored…
Read more...Welcoming Back Patagonia & Majka Burhardt!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to welcome back Patagonia! We also want to welcome back local favorite, Majka Burhardt. Last year she couldn’t join us because she was pregnant with twins (wow!), but this year she is back for the fun and is also a mom to two healthy beautiful babes! Majka is an author, professional…
Read more...Ice Fest Clinic Beta!
For all those who are signed up for clinics, this blog post is for YOU! The Clinic Crew! There are a final few reminders to Ice Fest attendees as we go into the one week countdown. We are really excited about all the folks who are coming to the 2erd Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival! Here…
Read more...NEice.com Soup Kitchen & Salt Pump Chowder House
Come hungry! Soup in your bellies! “Chowder House” & “Soup Kitchen” will provide you the after climbing warmth you need. Located at IME during the Apres Hour, keep your eyes peeled and sniff out that yummy soup smell. Details below! Salt Pump Climbing Co. “Chowder House” When: Apres Hour on Friday, 3:30-5:30 Where: Upstairs of…
Read more...Ibex: The Art of Wool
We are psyched to have Ibex back at Ice Fest this year. With the highest quality outdoor clothing, they are so well known for their wool products. Just like they say, “We’re a natural fiber company. A thoughtful design company. An excellence-in-product-development company. We’re a hiking-before-dawn company. A dogs-in-the-workplace company. A bike-to-work company. We’re also…
Read more...Giving Back at Ice Fest!
There are so many great ways to give back at Ice Fest this year, besides shining your lovely smile at others. You can donate climbing shoes to KISMET, register as a bone marrow donor on Friday and Saturday evening during Apres at IME, hit up the silent auction benefiting AAC on Friday night at Theater…
Read more...Nick Bullock, Jewell Lund, & Chantel Astorga! & MORE!
Ice Festers! Ice Fest is just about one week away! We want to make sure you know everything that is happening during the Ice Fest weekend! Check out the downloadable schedule here: https://www.mwv-icefest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016_IceFestSchedule.pdf Also we want to make sure you know who our evening presenters are on Friday and Saturday nights! We will have The…
Read more...IMCS Guides!
Every year, the guys at 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 and a ton of experience. From Everest to Alaska, from steep waterfall ice to glacier travel, this posse can do it all! Today, we want to introduce…
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