Posts Tagged ‘International Mountain Climbing School’
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...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...Rab is back and bringing demo gear
We’re psyched to have Rab back at Ice Fest this year. Rab was conceived for climbers by climbers in Sheffield, England and has been making bomber gear to keep you warm and dry in the elements ever since. “More than thirty years since our founding, we continue to find inspiration in the untamed spirit of…
Read more...Sterling Rope- Welcome Back!
Did you know that we are lucky enough to have some of the best ropes in the world be from a local New England company? Sterling Rope is out of Biddeford, Maine and they engineer and manufacture the best ropes to climb on that you can find in any gear shop. Their DRY XP is one example…
Read more...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...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...And We’re BACK, Mark Your Calendars!
Hey Folks! We’re starting to get things back in action! First updates are our logos, solidifying our 2017 Ice Fest team, and website! What will be trickling in over the next couple of months are clinic updates, local & guest guide announcements, and who our 2017 featured presenters will be! Keep in touch with the…
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...IMCS Guides Spotlight!
This morning we would like to welcome back a couple of our talented IMCS Guides! Welcome back Max Lurie and Conrad Yager. Max first got a taste of climbing as a teenager with Outward Bound in Vedauwoo, Wyoming. That was it! He was hooked. Max’s passion for ice, mixed and alpine climbing has taken him on expeditions to destinations like Alaska, Iceland and…
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...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...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...Evening Shows are Back at Theater in the Wood!
What better way to end a day of ice climbing with professional athletes and top notch guides than escaping the cold and coming inside for an Evening Show hosted once again by Theater in the Wood! We are so happy to be back! This marvelous venue is tucked away just a few miles north of down town North Conway. It is…
Read more...It’s Not too Late to Sign Up for Clinics!
We are headed into the final few days before Ice Fest, and things are filling up! If you haven’t pulled the trigger on registering for a clinic yet, now’s the time! Check out the clinics below that are still open for registration, and pick one out! Come join the fun! Ice Climbing 101 If you…
Read more...Steep Ice Clinics: Filling up Fast!!!
Good morning folks! Ice Fest is just around the corner, and clinics are filling up super quickly! We wanted to give you a heads up that there are only a handful of spots left in the Steep Ice Climbing Skills Clinics. If you want to learn how to move more efficiently and confidently on steep…
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