Posts Tagged ‘Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest’
Welcoming Back Patagonia & Majka Burhardt!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to welcome back Patagonia! We also want to welcome back local favorite, Majka Burhardt. Last year she couldn’t join us because she was pregnant with twins (wow!), but this year she is back for the fun and is also a mom to two healthy beautiful babes! Majka is an author, professional…
Read more...Winter On Mount Washington Is Coming!
The Mount Washington Observatory is reporting rime ice on the summit today! “The cold front moving through the region has brought temps well below freezing and wind chills near 15 below to the summit. The peak wind gust on the summit so far has been 120 mph with model numbers indicating the highest winds will…
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...NEice.com Soup Kitchen & Salt Pump Chowder House
Come hungry! Soup in your bellies! “Chowder House” & “Soup Kitchen” will provide you the after climbing warmth you need. Located at IME during the Apres Hour, keep your eyes peeled and sniff out that yummy soup smell. Details below! Salt Pump Climbing Co. “Chowder House” When: Apres Hour on Friday, 3:30-5:30 Where: Upstairs of…
Read more...Ibex: The Art of Wool
We are psyched to have Ibex back at Ice Fest this year. With the highest quality outdoor clothing, they are so well known for their wool products. Just like they say, “We’re a natural fiber company. A thoughtful design company. An excellence-in-product-development company. We’re a hiking-before-dawn company. A dogs-in-the-workplace company. A bike-to-work company. We’re also…
Read more...Asolo & Clif Bar are back!
We are so excited to welcome back Asolo and Clif Bar to the 2016 Mount Washington Ice Fest! Asolo is bringing back their Eiger GV Alpine boot this year! The Eiger won the Rock and Ice B.I.G. award (Best in gear, which isn’t always given each year). The Eiger is waterproof, breathable, lightweight, offers good…
Read more...New: The Kitchen Eatery & Catering!
Wondering how you’ll stay fueled during Ice Fest? We’ve got you coved with The Kitchen Eatery & Catering. We know a delicious and nutritious meal is crucial after a day out in the elements. The Kitchen Food truck will be serving hot food right outside IME during après hour and vending during the evening shows at Theater…
Read more...Colonial Knife Corp: An Ice Fest Sponsor
Colonial Knife Corp is a proud sponsor of Ice Fest 2016! This awesome company is from Rhode Island and has been crafting the best quality knives for nearly a century. And for that very reason, Colonial Knife Corp offers a lifetime warranty on all of its products. Today, Colonial Knife Corp continues to push the…
Read more...Black Diamond is back!
We know it’s a good day when we can officially welcome back Black Diamond to the 2016 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest. This company is awesome and are so committed to both the ice climbing and skiing communities. Black Diamond will be bringing with them their best products for you to demo! From ice tools,…
Read more...Outdoor Research Is Giving Back!
We always love giving back to the local climbing community at the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest when we can! This year, Outdoor Research wanted to do the same! Thus, we are excited to announce they will be selling limited edition Outdoor Research t-shirts during the Ice Fest to help raise money for the local…
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...Welcome Back Patagonia and Anne Gilbert!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to welcome back Patagonia! They will be sending Patagonia Alpine Climbing Ambassador Anne Gilbert Chase! She has climbed around the world including routes in Patagonia, France, Spain, Alaska and Canada. Her impressive climbing resume includes a free ascent of Jaded Lady (IV 5.12a) on Mount Hooker in the Wind River Range of Wyoming…
Read more...NEW To Ice Fest: Arc’teryx!
We are psyched to have Arc’teryx on board this year! They seek to create the finest product possible. With unrivaled designs and the highest performing materials, Arc’teryx products are made to last! This year, they will be featuring the Procline Comp jacket. It is the perfect shell for Ice Climbing and also a great option for back country skiing, where you want…
Read more...New! Ice Rescue & Avi Awareness Clinics With Joe Stock!
Hey Folks! We have lots of exciting news in this one! First, we want to welcome Joe Stock from Alaska and the Alaska Avalanche School to the Ice Fest Guest Guide roster! Second, we are offering 2 NEW clinics with Joe this coming Ice Fest! Those clinics are: 1 Day Ice Rescue Clinic (FRIDAY, Feb.…
Read more...Cecilia Buil Guiding At Ice Fest!
We have some amazing news this morning! Hyperlite Mountain Gear is flying over internationally acclaimed ice/rock/alpine climber Cecilia Buil to guide at the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! She has been a guide since 2005 and has been ice climbing passionately for the past 16 years throughout Europe, Asia, the US and more. She is…
Read more...Welcome Back Vermonters!
Happy holidays everyone! Today we welcome back our Vermonters Andrea Charest and Tim Farr. Andrea is Petra Cliffs’ Co- Owner and Jill of All Trades. She loves teaching folks how to ice climb and takes pride in imparting knowledge and experience people will carry with them for the rest of their lives! She’s got a smile that will…
Read more...The Nereledge Inn
Need a place to stay for Ice Fest? If you’ve never checked out the Nereledge Inn, move it to the top of the list! It is our favorite place to stay! Located on River Road in North Conway, it’s just a short walk from downtown, and is the perfect place to stay to enjoy winter activities! The owners,…
Read more...New To Ice Fest: Rab!
Good morning Ice Festers! This morning we welcome Rab for their first MWV Ice Fest! We are psyched to have them on board. Looking for new outerwear? Rab will be supplying an awesome array of jackets and gloves including the Men’s and Women’s Latok Alpine Jackets, Neutrino Endurance Jackets, Strata Hoody Jackets, Alpine Glove, M14 Glove, men’s Latok Glove, and the Women’s Icefall Gauntlet Glove.…
Read more...Welcome Back Karsten Delap!
Welcome Back Karsten Delap! Karsten is an athlete for Ibex, La Sportiva, and Julbo. Originally from the flat lands of Indiana, Karsten has found his obsession in the mountains. He has climbed extensively throughout the United States including Grade V big walls in The Black Canyon, Long’s Peak, and Zion National Park. Karsten’s experience outside of…
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…
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