Nick Aiello-Popeo

Guest guide Nick Aiello-Popeo is back for 2019!   Since we saw him last year Nick has kept busy with several expeditions abroad, and to Alaska.  He also has taken advantage of his front row seat to ephemeral NH conditions, climbing classics such as Omega on Cannon Cliff when the time is right.  Nick is…

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Anne Gilbert Chase Saturday evening presenter!

“Alpine Dreams: From India to Iran and the Space Between” Petzl is bringing Anne Gilbert Chase is back for Ice Fest, this year! She will be presenting Saturday evening, Feb 2 at our evening event at Theatre in the Wood in Intervale.  The presentation will focus on her big mountain exploits: climbing in remote places…

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Arc’teryx

We’re psyched to have Arc’teryx back with a fleet of demo goods for you to try out this year.  Arc’teryx is based out of BC, and has the mountains embedded into its every stitch.  Our friends at Arc’teryx Boston host many events at their Newbury Street store.  Check out their list of events for informative,…

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Kong USA

Kong USA is returning for it’s second year at Ice Fest!  They’re back this year with a demo lineup of new crampons and the Soul Ice Axe.  All Kong’s equipment is designed and manufactured in Monte Marzeno, Italy.  They’re bringing their Soul Ice Axe, with its wooden core it’s promised to be vibration free!  New…

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Ryan Stefiuk and Max Lurie

Welcome back guest guides Ryan Stefiuk and Max Lurie! Ryan Stefiuk ducked out of professional guiding a few years ago and became an RN. He works on a cardiac care floor in western MA.  He’s certainly kept busy developing ice/mixed routes in the Catskills, scrubbing obscure rock climbs in western Massachusetts and climbing big remote…

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