Posts Tagged ‘International Mountain Equipment’
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...Adidas Demo Gear
Adidas Outdoor is bringing demo gear to this year’s Ice Fest. Check out their Adidas Terrex line for everything you need for a day in the mountains. Insulation, jacket, and fleece layers….even boots all designed with your warmth and performance in mind. Be sure to stop by their table at IME to see what they…
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...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...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...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...5 Thing Not to Miss at Ice Fest!
Boo-yaahhhhhh!!! Lookin’ good Ice Festers! Check out this forecast! If you were on the fence about coming up this year, we have two words for you: sticky ice!!! Mild temps, but cold and cloudy enough to keep things from melting. Add a little snow into the mix, and you get prime, fat ice conditions! Here…
Read more...Local Heroes: The IMCS Line-up!
Every year, the guys and gals from 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, plus a ton of experience. From Everest to Alaska, to the world-class ice right here at home, from steep waterfall…
Read more...20 Thank You’s For the 20th Ice Fest!
This years Ice Fest was one of our best ever but it only happened with so many helping hands, talent, and passion. First, we want to thank all of YOU! All of you who have a passion for ice climbing, IME/IMCS, the MWV Ice Fest and having a gosh darn good time! So thank you…
Read more...Clinics At The Ice Fest, FILLING UP!
Hey Folks! Clinics are filling up super fast this year! Below is what is available, as we type this, but it is subject to change quickly! Book asap! We can’t wait to see you! FRIDAY, the following clinics still have space: Newbie Ice Climbing- 5 spots Intro To Steep- 5 spots Advanced Steep Ice Climbing-…
Read more...Countdown! What NOT To Miss!
Hello Ice Festers! We’re just 4 days AWAY!!! We want to take a moment to remind you of a few things NOT to miss during the 2013 Ice Fest. Check it below! 1. FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING SHOWS! WHERE: New Location! Theater In The Wood, Intervale, NH WHEN: Doors open at 7pm, $10 (on FRIDAY…
Read more...1994: The First Ice Fest
This year is the 20th Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and was started back in 1994 by Rick Wilcox. Rick has been the owner of if IME since 1979, and yes, he is a legend here in the Mount Washington Valley, but he is more than that. He is a father figure to hundreds, perhaps…
Read more...Announcing the return of Ice Fest sponsor Mountain Hardware and athlete Janet Wilkinson! Yippee!!
Ice Fest is so pumped to have back Mount Washington Valley local and all around super sender Janet Wilkinson!!!! Janet is a Mountain Hardware Athlete, and is also sponsored by La Sportiva, Sterling Rope, and Petzl. Janet is known for great adventures that have brought her deep into mountains of many different continents. Janet…
Read more...Welcome back Patagonia, and have a happy and safe holiday!
Patagonia is a returning sponsor here at 2013 Ice Fest, and we couldn’t be more psyched to have this great company back! Make sure to demo some sweet Patagonia threads this year. If you haven’t signed up for a clinic yet, check out the Patagonia clinics! Patagonia and Ice Fest are pumped to be hosting…
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...Showing IME The Love!
Hey folks we want to encourage all you ice festers and climbers to support your local gear shop this weekend, and we’re talking about the one and only, IME! They will have a ton of gear in stock and can special order just about anything! IME has become a legend, and the number one outdoor…
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