Posts Tagged ‘Ice Climbing’
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,…
Read more...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…
Read more...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…
Read more...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…
Read more...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…
Read more...Get To Know Your Guest Guides!
Ice Fest is excited to welcome back Outdoor Research Ambassador Bryan Gilmore as a guest guide! He will be joining us as an instructor for Outdoor Research’s Mixed Climbing 101. When he’s not sending big in Patagonia or Chamonix he spends his time with his lovely daughter, teaching her the about the great outdoors. This committed dad sure makes…
Read more...Guest Guide Ben Gilmore!
We are very proud to welcome back guest guide Ben Gilmore! Ben is an AMGA certified Rock and Alpine Guide, who has also traveled on expeditions to Alaska, Mt. Waddington (Canadian Rockies), India, Nepal, and Patagonia. Ben has an impressive tick list! He has done first ascents around the world including Alaska, New Hampshire, Patagonia, Nepal, Newfoundland, and Arizona! Ben and his…
Read more...Welcome Back Alain Comeau!
We are very excited to welcome back Alain Comeau to Ice Fest! This local guide has been working as an instructor and guide since the early 70’s, climbing from New Zealand to Africa, and extensively in the European Alps. He will be teaching Sundays Snow and Ice Anchor Clinic! If you are planing on venturing into the…
Read more...Outdoor Research Demo Gear!
Our headlining sponsor, Outdoor Research will be bringing a huge fleet of demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Not sure what gloves fit you best? Outdoor Research will have plenty to choose from including the heated Stormtracker and Lucent Gloves! These gloves use ALTIHeat™, a rechargeable battery-powered heating system that provides staying power when you’re determined to be…
Read more...Be Sure To Visit The Harvard Cabin!
The Harvard Cabin is owned and maintained by the Harvard University Mountaineering Club! It is located at the base of Huntington Ravine and serves as a base camp for ice climbers, backcountry skiers, and winter mountaineers. It is heated with a wood stove, and has permanent propane cooking stoves. The cost is $15/person/night to stay…
Read more...NEice & The Soup Kitchen Return!
Doug Millen and The NEice Soup Kitchen are coming back to Ice Fest and Apres Hour on Friday and Saturday! Doug will be bringing delicious homemade soup! NEice has been bringing hot soup to ice climbers for over a decade and contributes to all the major Ice Festivals in the Northeast. The soup is alway a hit after a…
Read more...Anne Gilbert Chase Is Coming for Ice Fest!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to share that Patagonia will be sending Patagonia Alpine Climbing Ambassador Anne Gilbert Chase! She has climbed around the world including routes in Patagonia, France, Spain, Alaska and Canada. Her impressive climbing resume includes a free ascent of Jaded Lady (IV 5.12a) on Mount Hooker in the Wind River…
Read more...Freddie and Janet Wilkinson Join the Crew!
Ready to learn from the best? We are excited to announce Freddie and Janet Wilkinson will be guiding with Ice Fest this year! We are so pumped to welcome this powerful climbing duo on board! Janet crushes on rock and ice, and is an accomplished alpinist. Janet is known for her adventures world wide, but some of…
Read more...Liberty Mountain returns with Grivel, Beal, and Edelweiss!
Liberty Mountain will be back again with three pioneering European climbing companies: Grivel, Beal, and Edelweiss. In the last couple of years Grivel has revamped their line of ice tools and has a whole new roster of interesting products to offer. The Machine 3.0 is a welcome new addition to the Grivel lineup and one that promises to be useful…
Read more...Asolo is the newest addition to Ice Fest!
Asolo will be back at Ice Fest this year after some time away and we are thrilled to announce that they will be bringing a demo fleet along for Ice Fest attendees to use. If you haven’t check out Asolo in a while, they have come out with some incredibly advanced, technical climbing footwear. From…
Read more...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…
Read more...Welcome Back Patagonia and Majka Burhardt!
Good Morning! Today, we have great news! We are excited to announce Patagonia is back for Ice Fest 2015! They will be bringing demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Patagonia makes incredible gear! From wool layers and down jackets to moisture-wicking base layers and soft shells, Patagonia engineers their gear to keep athletes warm and dry in the most…
Read more...La Sportiva is Back for 2015!
Good Morning! We are excited to announce that La Sportiva is back again for the 2015 Ice Fest! We love La Sportiva boots for their durability and performance fit! They will keep your feet warm and toasty on the coldest of days. We are so excited that they will be bringing a huge selection of demo boots for you…
Read more...Our Favorite Place to Stay-The Nereledge Inn!
The Nereledge Inn is our favorite place to stay! Located on River Road in North Conway, it’s just a short walk from downtown, and is the perfect place to stay to enjoy winter activities! Chef Steve will fill you up with a delicious breakfast that’ll be sure to fuel you for your day out in the elements.…
Read more...Petzl is Back!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is excited to welcome back long time sponsor Petzl! We are so excited to have them back for 2015! For over 40 years, Petzl has brought innovative ideas to climbing products. We are pleased to announce that Petzl will be bringing a fleet of Demo gear for ice festers to try!…
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