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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Frontside Grind will be back with Ice Fest Fuel!

It would not be going too far to say that Frontside Grind fuels the climbing scene in North Conway. Stop in there for a breakfast sandwich on your way to the crag and you will be joined in line by a whose-who of North Country guides and crushers. At the register, Andy can give you an…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Frontside Coffee: Killer Coffee For Ice Fest!

It’s early, you went to bed a little too late, your head hurts a bit, but you are PSYCHED to go climbing, climbing, climbing…..but, you need COFFEE…..sound familiar?  This is a common scene during the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and Frontside Grind is our sole coffee sponsor for the 2014 MWV Ice Fest!  This…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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NEice.com & The Soup Kitchen!

We are excited to have NEice.com back and apart of the 2013 Ice Fest, and are super psyched that the NEice.com Soup Kitchen is back!  The NEice.com crew will be serving warm soup up stairs at IME during the apres climbing hour from 3:30pm-5pm at the American Alpine Club table on Friday & Saturday.  Their…

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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…

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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…

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