Posts Tagged ‘IMCS’
MWV Ice Fest- year 27!!
Leaf peeping’ season is coming to an end someday soon folks. We’ve got some fun tricks up our sleeves, and tons of treats as well as we head into our 27th year of celebrating winter climbing in New Hampshire. Lots of awesome returning guides from IMCS and guest guides, both local and from the wide…
Read more...Hometown Heroes – The IMCS Guides (Part 2)
We’re back this morning to give a shout out to the remaining guides of the International Mountain Climbing School – the regular cast of characters that can be found guiding and exploring in the White Mountains on a daily basis. These folks have logged an incredible amount of time in the mountains, at the crags, and on…
Read more...Hometown Heroes – The IMCS Guides
It’s time to celebrate the guides of the International Mountain Climbing School – the regular cast of characters that can be found guiding and exploring in the White Mountains on a daily basis. These folks have logged an incredible amount of time in the mountains, at the crags, and on the backcountry ski runs that the…
Read more...Beta For MWV Ice Fest Clinic Participants
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 25th Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival! Here are a…
Read more...Shout Out to the IMCS Guides!
This morning we want to give a shout out to the guides of the International Mountain Climbing School – the hometown heroes of the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest. This crew has an incredible amount of experience climbing and adventuring in the White Mountains and beyond. Both personally and professionally, these guides have done it…
Read more...Ice Fest Clinics Are Filling Up!
Hey Folks! Just a friendly reminder that clinics are filling and and to not wait, or you may miss out on nabbing the clinics you’re most psyched for! Below is some beta on some awesome clinics that still have some room in them! C.A.M.P. Light & Fast Clinic…
Read more...Patagonia Bringing Josh Wharton & Anne Gilbert Chase!
Happy New Year indeed! We have more sweet news that Patagonia is sending two more of their stellar athletes to guide and be apart of the 2018 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! We want to send a big welcome to Josh Wharton and Anne Gilbert Chase. Both of them have been to the MWV Ice…
Read more...NorthConwayLodging.com = 20% Off For Ice Festers!
Ice festers! Do you want a warm bed to sleep on during Ice Fest? Yes? Do you want 20% off of your lodging when you come up? Then don’t wait! You don’t want to be that person that has to sleep on the floor somewhere, or in your freezing cold car. Mention you are coming…
Read more...Mount Washington Observatory to join Ice Fest!
This morning we are very excited to announce that the Mount Washington Observatory will be joining us at Ice Fest this year! The OBS is a staple of the winter-in-the-Whites scene, providing us with one of the most important resources we have for planning our adventures – the forecast! While scientists began exploring and observing…
Read more...Beta For Ice Fest Clinics!
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 24th Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival! Here are a…
Read more...The IMCS Guides – Part 2
Here’s a brief intro to a few more staples of the North Conway scene, the fantastic crew of guides at International Mountain Climbing School. This gang has an enormous amount of experience, both in our local hills and well beyond, and each one is a pleasure to spend a day climbing with! Craig Taylor has been working…
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...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 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...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…
Read more...Best Of The Best: Petzl Is Back!
Hey folks! A quick welcome back and shout out to Petzl! This company is always the first to say “yes” count us in! And we love that about them for a few reasons of course. They see the importance of the event for the climbing community in the Northeast and also how important it is…
Read more...A Post For The Clinics! The Clinic Crew!
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 22nd annual Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival! Here…
Read more...What NOT To Miss At Ice Fest!
Happy Monday, Ice Fest is FOUR days away! We wanted to remind you what not to miss at this years Ice Fest! We’re talking awesome climbing clinics, killer shows, sweet demos, Apres Hour at IME, new trucker caps, The The American Alpine Club, Gusto’s Food Truck, beer from Tuckerman Brewing Company and MORE! There are…
Read more...Ice Fest Clinics: Time To Sign Up!
Good morning folks! Ice Fest is just around the corner, and before you get busy with your weekend plans we want to remind you to take a peek at all the clinics and sign! In some clinics there are only a handful of spots left, so don’t wait! Some of the guest guides are locked…
Read more...What NOT To Miss At Ice Fest!
Happy New Year folks! The 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is right around the corner! We wanted to remind you what not to miss at this years Ice Fest! We’re talking killer shows, sweet demos, Apres Hour at IME, new trucker caps, American Alpine Club Silent Auction and MORE! So be sure to mark…
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