Posts Tagged ‘Mixed Climbing’
Katie Bono and CAMP return to Ice Fest!
We may have already announced that CAMP will be back at this year’s event, but we had to bring it up again because these guys just keep delivering! Now we’d like to announce the return of CAMP athlete and Guest Guide – Katie Bono – to the 25th Annual Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! This…
Read more...Welcoming Back Locally Renown Guides, Emilie Drinkwater & Alexa Siegel!
We are so stoked to update you all on some more of the talented Outdoor Research athletes and guides that will be guiding at the 2017 Ice Fest! We welcome back Outdoor Research Ambassador Emilie Drinkwater! Emilie is an American Mountain Guide, certified (Rock, Alpine, Ski) by the AMGA and licensed internationally by the IFMGA/UIAGM/IVBV. Her sixteen year professional career…
Read more...Matt McCormick, back to guest guide!
Back for more good times this year, is guest guide Matt McCormick! Matt is a La Sportiva and Outdoor Research athlete, in addition to guiding for Cathedral Mountain Guides. He currently resides in Vermont, and is known all over New England as a go to guy for steep and mixed climbs. Check out the clinics Matt will be…
Read more...Katie Bono- Guest Guide!
We’d like to give a big old welcome to awesome CAMP athlete and MWV Ice Fest guest guide, Katie Bono! Currently a resident of Boulder, CO, Katie got her ice climbing start during college right here in NH! Her first ice climb was Pinnacle Gully in Huntington Ravine. A ski racer at the time, she…
Read more...The Matt’s Are BACK!
Hey Folks! We are so psyched and honored to announce that Matt McCormick and Matt Ritter are back to guide at the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! Below you can find out a lil’ background on each of them, and what they will be guiding. Matt McCormick: Matt McCormick is an Outdoor Research & La Sportiva Athlete…
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...Mon Voyage Neon is Back!
This year we are bringing back the talented DJ Mon Voyage Neon to keep the party going for Friday and Saturday night’s festivities at Theater in the Wood! When Tim isn’t crushing ice and mixed climbs, he mixes tunes for climbing comps all over the country. We are so psyched to have Mon Voyage Neon back to bring…
Read more...Get To Know Your Guest Guides!
Ice Fest is excited to welcome back Outdoor Research Ambassador Bryan Gilmore as a guest guide! He will be joining us as an instructor for Outdoor Research’s Mixed Climbing 101. When he’s not sending big in Patagonia or Chamonix he spends his time with his lovely daughter, teaching her the about the great outdoors. This committed dad sure makes…
Read more...SARAH HUENIKEN: Friday Night Guest Presenter!
We have very exciting news to share this Monday morning! Sarah Hueniken will be our featured guest presenter FRIDAY evening February 6th at Theater In The Wood! Sarah is a total crusher! From 5.13 rock climbs to WI6 and M13, nothing stops this lady! She was the first North American Woman to climb M11 and…
Read more...DMM will be at Ice Fest 2015!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is thrilled to announce that DMM will be a sponsor for the first time. In addition to giving away schwag and laying out a diverse array of the company’s innovative gear, DMM will also be bringing along an arsenal of demo tools made, like everything at DMM, in Wales for ice-festers to try out. One of the…
Read more...Welcome Back Ryan Stefiuk!
Ice Fest would like to send a BIG warm welcome back to Ryan Stefiuk! Ryan is based out of Western Massachusetts, where he owns and operates Big Foot Mountain Guides. With the Catskills right next door, Ryan has focused his energy on ice and mixed climbing. He has spent time exploring climbing in Newfoundland, The Cascades, The Gunks, The…
Read more...Sneak Peak at the OR Glove Fleet!
Need to update your glove system for ice climbing? Outdoor research is bringing a boatload of gloves for you to try out! We wanted to give you a sneak peak at their demo fleet, and highlight a few of our favorites! The Alpine Alibi II Gloves are designed to give you serious warmth without compromising dexterity. They…
Read more...NEW CLINIC! Mixed Climbing With Tim Emmett!
Good morning Ice Festers! We have an exciting clinic that was just added to the already awesome roster of clinics! Mixed Climbing 101 With Tim Emmett is now available on Saturday! That’s right, one of the masters of hanging upside down, is now teaching a special mixed climbing clinic on Saturday! Mixed climbing has gained…
Read more...Learn how to Mixed Climb with the Masters!
Odds are, you’ve started hearing more and more about mixed climbing over the last few years. From long alpine routes to short, steep overhanging walls, the limits of this style of climbing are getting pushed further and further all the time. If you have ever thought about giving mixed climbing a try, we are offering…
Read more...Extend Your Season with DRY ICE Tools
Hope everyone is cozy on this wintery morning! It may be cold outside, but we want to give a warm welcome to DRY ICE Tools!!! If you are like us, you love to climb ice. Also, if you are like us, you find the beginning of ice climbing season to be riddled with pumped-out forearms…
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…
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