Posts Tagged ‘Ice Fest Clinics’
New clinics this year!
This year, we are excited to offer clinic participants some fresh options when it comes to clinic choices. Here they are! Feel free to call the IMCS office for more information or to make a reservation – 603-356-7064. Marc Chauvin’s Mountain Guide Manual Clinic What is it: Señor Chauvin is a master, and a man full…
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...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...Clinics are filling up fast!
We are headed into the final few weeks before Ice Fest and the clinics are filling up. If you haven’t locked in your reservation for a clinic yet, now is the time. Check out the clinics below that are still open for registration, and pick one out! We have a particularly fun and talented group of guides this year and…
Read more...The Guest Women Guides of 2014: Majka, Andrea, Emilie, & Lindsay!
We have four amazing women guest guides coming to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and we want to cue you in on what they will be guiding! They are guiding some women specific clinics and also co-ed clinics as well! It’s pretty special to have these bad ass ladies with us, and we…
Read more...Outdoor Research brings us Adam George and Peter Doucette!
Each week we’ve been giving you updates on new products from Outdoor Research! Between the gloves and the jackets, we’ve been completely psyched! Today though, the psych is even higher because they’re bringing us amazing athletes to Guest Guide during Ice Fest! This morning we’re highlighting two in particular: Adam George and Peter Doucette! Adam…
Read more...Climb with Carlos Buhler!
Big news, folks! Lowa ambassador Carlos Buhler will be teaching three clinics this year at Ice Fest! When it comes to the big mountains, Carlos has an impressive resume that spans over 35 years. He has put up new routes on such iconic Himalayan peaks as Everest, Ama Dablam, and Baruntse, as well as first ascents…
Read more...Clinics At The Ice Fest, FILLING UP!
Hey Folks! Clinics are filling up super fast this year! Below is what is available, as we type this, but it is subject to change quickly! Book asap! We can’t wait to see you! FRIDAY, the following clinics still have space: Newbie Ice Climbing- 5 spots Intro To Steep- 5 spots Advanced Steep Ice Climbing-…
Read more...Countdown! What NOT To Miss!
Hello Ice Festers! We’re just 4 days AWAY!!! We want to take a moment to remind you of a few things NOT to miss during the 2013 Ice Fest. Check it below! 1. FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING SHOWS! WHERE: New Location! Theater In The Wood, Intervale, NH WHEN: Doors open at 7pm, $10 (on FRIDAY…
Read more...2 New Clinics Added: Climb With John Bragg, and Snow & Ice Anchors!
Hey folks! We wanted to make sure you know about 2 new clinics that were added! Read below! 1. John Bragg: Climb With A New England Legend! Details: Saturday Only, & Private or Semi-Private Clinic For More Details Visit: https://www.mwv-icefest.com/clinic-listings/john-bragg-climb-with-a-new-england-legend/ John Bragg will be available to guide a private or semi-private steep water fall ice…
Read more...IMCS Senior Guide, Craig John
We are so excited to have experienced mountaineer and climbing guide, Craig John with us this year! Sometimes he’s off on expeditions, and we don’t have him for every Ice Fest, but we do for the 2013 MWV Ice Fest! In specific, “Craig John began climbing in the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains of Washington…
Read more...Mountain Hardware is back! So is Freddie Wilkinson!
Double whammy today folks! We’re psyched to be welcoming back Ice Fest Sponsor Mountain Hardware again this year! They’ve got a lot of awesome outdoor climbing gear to offer you; including jackets, pants and even tents and sleeping bags! Be sure to check them out and stop by their table to see what they have…
Read more...Welcome to Ice Fest Adam George!
We’re psyched to announce that Outdoor Research Ambassador and fully licensed IFMGA/UIAGM guide, Adam George, is going to be joining us as a Guest Guide for the first time EVER!! We hope you’ll join us in warmly welcoming him to the ranks! He grew up in New Hampshire where we discovered climbing and a love…
Read more...Bayard Russell is BACK!
Good morning Ice Festers! We’re happy to tell you that the Mount Washington Valley’s very own Bayard Russell is back on board as a Guest Guide again this year! Bayard is an athlete for both of our headlining sponsors; Outdoor Research and Sterling Rope! This past winter, he went to Scotland to represent the American…
Read more...Welcome Back Matt McCormick!
We’re psyched to announce that Matt McCormick is back on board as a Guest Guide for Ice Fest again this year! He comes to us from Vermont but is well known all over New England for his inspiring ascents and endless psyche! This guy loves to get after it! He’s a La Sportiva Athlete and…
Read more...Clinic Spotlight: Snow Kiting!
Last year we introduced you to the world of snow kiting and it was so popular that we decided to bring it back again this year! International Mountain Climbing School Guide, Zeb Jakub will be leading you in this Introduction to Snow Kiting Clinic. Zeb will walk you through the steps on how to choose…
Read more...Welcome New Sponsor & Guest Guide: Eddie Bauer First Ascent & Caroline George!
Good morning, Ice Festers! We have a new sponsor to tell you about today! We’re real excited to announce that Eddie Bauer-First Ascent is joining the ranks this year. Eddie Bauer has recently developed a specialized line just for climbers. It is called the First Ascent series and is built, tested and trusted by guides.…
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