Posts Tagged ‘Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest’
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...Guest Guide Alden Pellett!
We would like to send a big warm welcome to guest guide Alden Pellett! Alden is an Ambassador for Mammut and Julbo, is apart of the product development team for CAMP Technical Adventure Equipment, and has been climbing ice for over 20 years, sending hard routes in Quebec, Newfoundland, Colorado, Montana and the Canadian Rockies. He has a love for adventure…
Read more...Great Deals on Lodging!
Attending the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest? Need a place to stay? North Conway Lodging has you covered! They are offering 20% off February 5-12 lodging for all those attending the 2015 MWV Ice Fest! Just call 1.800.862.1600 to reserve a room. Reservations are based upon availability, so don’t wait! Choose from The Historic Eastern Slope Inn Resort…
Read more...Guest Guide Ben Gilmore!
We are very proud to welcome back guest guide Ben Gilmore! Ben is an AMGA certified Rock and Alpine Guide, who has also traveled on expeditions to Alaska, Mt. Waddington (Canadian Rockies), India, Nepal, and Patagonia. Ben has an impressive tick list! He has done first ascents around the world including Alaska, New Hampshire, Patagonia, Nepal, Newfoundland, and Arizona! Ben and his…
Read more...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…
Read more...Outdoor Research Demo Gear!
Our headlining sponsor, Outdoor Research will be bringing a huge fleet of demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Not sure what gloves fit you best? Outdoor Research will have plenty to choose from including the heated Stormtracker and Lucent Gloves! These gloves use ALTIHeat™, a rechargeable battery-powered heating system that provides staying power when you’re determined to be…
Read more...Be Sure To Visit The Harvard Cabin!
The Harvard Cabin is owned and maintained by the Harvard University Mountaineering Club! It is located at the base of Huntington Ravine and serves as a base camp for ice climbers, backcountry skiers, and winter mountaineers. It is heated with a wood stove, and has permanent propane cooking stoves. The cost is $15/person/night to stay…
Read more...NEice & The Soup Kitchen Return!
Doug Millen and The NEice Soup Kitchen are coming back to Ice Fest and Apres Hour on Friday and Saturday! Doug will be bringing delicious homemade soup! NEice has been bringing hot soup to ice climbers for over a decade and contributes to all the major Ice Festivals in the Northeast. The soup is alway a hit after a…
Read more...Anne Gilbert Chase Is Coming for Ice Fest!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to share that Patagonia 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…
Read more...Lowa boots will be back at Ice Fest 2015!
We are really excited to announce that LOWA will be returning to Ice Fest again this year! They’ve been making boots in Italy for more than twice as long as North East alpinists have been climbing the black dike. With a pedigree like that you can be confident that a Lowa boot will keep your feet…
Read more...Asolo is the newest addition to Ice Fest!
Asolo will be back at Ice Fest this year after some time away and we are thrilled to announce that they will be bringing a demo fleet along for Ice Fest attendees to use. If you haven’t check out Asolo in a while, they have come out with some incredibly advanced, technical climbing footwear. From…
Read more...Matt Ritter Joins the Ice Fest Team!
We are super excited to have Matt Ritter joining us as a guest guide this year! Matt is a talented all around climber! He owns and operates Walkabout Mountain Guides and spends his time guiding ice and mixed climbing as well as mountaineering courses during the winter months. During the summer, Matt hangs out on the coast and guides rock climbing in Acadia…
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...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...CAMP and CAMP Athlete Ian Osteyee are Back!
We would like to send a big warm welcome back to CAMP and CAMP Athlete Ian Osteyee! We are thrilled to have them back for what is sure to be another unforgettable Ice Fest! Serious about going light and fast? CAMP has you covered! They have been manufacturing climbing gear for over 120 years and are best…
Read more...Welcome Back Patagonia and Majka Burhardt!
Good Morning! Today, we have great news! We are excited to announce Patagonia is back for Ice Fest 2015! They will be bringing demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Patagonia makes incredible gear! From wool layers and down jackets to moisture-wicking base layers and soft shells, Patagonia engineers their gear to keep athletes warm and dry in the most…
Read more...La Sportiva is Back for 2015!
Good Morning! We are excited to announce that La Sportiva is back again for the 2015 Ice Fest! We love La Sportiva boots for their durability and performance fit! They will keep your feet warm and toasty on the coldest of days. We are so excited that they will be bringing a huge selection of demo boots for you…
Read more...Welcome Back Black Diamond!
We are super excited to announce that Black Diamond is back for the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice fest! For Black Diamond it’s all about climbing and skiing! They will be bringing a vast selection of harnesses, crampons, ice tools and more! Have you checked out the NEW Fuel tool? This aggressive, high performance tool is designed…
Read more...Petzl is Back!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is excited to welcome back long time sponsor Petzl! We are so excited to have them back for 2015! For over 40 years, Petzl has brought innovative ideas to climbing products. We are pleased to announce that Petzl will be bringing a fleet of Demo gear for ice festers to try!…
Read more...A Big THANK YOU To Randy Rackliff & Cold Cold World!
We just want to send a BIG thank you to Randy Rackliff for once again allowing us to use his artwork for the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! His artwork has become iconic, and at this point the MWV Ice Fest would feel naked without it! If you haven’t taken a moment to check…
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