Posts Tagged ‘IMCS’
Ibex is Back and Bringing Karsten Delap!
Ibex will be returning to Ice Fest 2015 with Ibex Athlete Karsten Delap! Ibex has a mission to create the best clothing on earth! With thoughtful designs and natural fibers, Ibex products are durable, evolving, active and modern! The Ibex headquarters is based out of a repurposed garage in Vermont. The showroom now displays their most recent innovative attire. Ibex…
Read more...Guest Guide: Matt Shove Back For More Ice Fest Action!
Good morning Ice Fest folks! We have killer news to share that Matt Shove will be back at the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest this year. We are so psyched, and this will be his 5th Ice Fest with us! Lucky us! Not only is Matt an all round wonderful person, he is known…
Read more...Our Hosts, the Hardmen at IMCS!
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! We want…
Read more...ICE FEST EVENING SHOW BETA!
Countdown is on folks! And we’re going to be reminding you of all the awesome things to look forward to! It’s not too late to make plans and come up, get on it and we can’t wait to see you! FRIDAY NIGHT, JAN. 31st, 2014: American Alpine Club’s Live Your Dream Silent Auction: Raising funds…
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...10% off Friday and Sunday clinic holiday special
Are you looking for that perfect holiday gift? We have just the thing! Book a single day climbing clinic and recieve 10% off. Valid for Friday and Sunday clinics only. Special valid 12/17 through 12/31. Call the climbing school at 603- 356-7064 to book your holiday special today!! Ho Ho Ho …Happy Holidays from the…
Read more...Ready To Kick It! 2014 MWV Ice Fest!
Howdy folks! Cold temps are kicking in, the first ascent (for this upcoming season) has been done, and Mount Washington is slowly becoming a snow capped beauty once again. Thus, we are full steam ahead putting together another killer Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! Last year, it was the 20th Ice Fest. So what does…
Read more...Ice Fest would love to welcome Conrad Yager to the IMCS staff and to 2013 Ice Fest!!
This guy a is a true and humble New England hardman! We are so psyched to have him as a new addition this year to the IMCS climbing school! Conrad has such a chilled out demeanour but don’t let him fool you!! Man does he get after it when it is time to climb!! Conrad…
Read more...IFMGA certified guide Silas Rossi is back as a guest guide!!
Ice Fest is so happy to welcome back Silas Rossi. Silas is a guest guide and will be teaching the 3 day AIARE level 1 avalanche course during the 2013 Ice Fest. Due to the popularity of his course it fills up fast but we do have one spot left!! Silas is a top notch IFMGA…
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...Happy New Years Ice Festers!!!! American Alpine Club Update.
Almost 2013!!! Can you believe it? We are ringing in this New Year with an update on American Alpine Club the the official beneficiary of this years Ice Fest!!! AAC is the bomb right! Did you know about the AAC Live Your Dreams Grant? The AAC is such an amazing Non-Profit that looks after climbers…
Read more...Climbers love the Harvard Cabin!!!
We love the Harvard Cabin !!! Did you know that the Harvard cabin is owned and maintained by the Harvard University Mountaineering Club. This historical cabin is located at the base of Huntington ravine. Legend has it that the cabin was originally built at the base of Tuckerman Ravine and was called the Spur Cabin.…
Read more...Rock And Ice, Nemo, and Rock On!
Announcing the return of Rock and Ice, Nemo, and Rock On!!!! Rock and Ice is the best way to get your climbing inspiration on! This publication is so great for bringing us awesome stories, photo’s (drool), and the latest climbing news. Rock and Ice will be throwing down their newest issue again this year at…
Read more...Sterling Rope and La Sportiva Yippee!!
We are so psyched to have our headlining sponsor Sterling Rope back and…..La Sportiva is also in the house at Ice Fest 2013!! Meet local rep (and climbing legend) Doug Madera to check out sweet ropes and La Sportiva boot demos!! Fresh off the press I just heard from Doug he will have Nepal…
Read more...LOWA boots at Ice Fest 2013!!!
Welcome Back LOWA !! These boots are sweet, and made to last! Did you know that Lowa boots are made in Italy? Lowa has a whole line of boots from classic doubles, to sweet leather mountaneering kicks, and of course their super charged lightweight comp boot! Ever wanted to try out the “fruit boot” and…
Read more...BOOYAH! The NEW website is up!
Hey Ice Festers! The game is ON! We’ve been working hard on the new site, and it’s up! Check it out, and of course if you have any constructive criticism, we’d love to here it! Visit: www.mwv-icefest.com And we’ve been planning the 2013 Ice Fest, and have a TON of secrets to release over the…
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