Climb For The First Time At The Ice Fest!

To all the folks who have NEVER tried ice climbing, but want to, this post is for YOU!  We have the clinic, Ice Climbing 101 that is the perfect fit for you to learn how to ice climb at the MWV Ice Fest.  AND we have some amazing guides teaching them just for YOU!  These…

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Snow & Ice Anchors AND Alpine Skills!

Want to become more solid on your snow and ice anchors?  Or do you want to climb a classic gulley during the Ice Fest like Willey’s Slide?  Well then listen up!  The courses below are for you!  In fact taking the Snow & Ice Anchors Clinic, and then the the Alpine Snow & Ice Skills…

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It’s STEEP ICE Time!

Today is Steep Ice Tuesday!  We’re highlighting the Steep Ice clinics that are being offered during the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! Now that your comfortable on Grade 3 ice, it’s time to move on to the steep stuff. Learn how to move smoothly, without getting pumped! Vertical ice takes on many forms – mushrooms,…

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Ice Fest Clinic Week Kickoff!

Hey Ice Festers!  This week is clinic week!  We’ll be filling you in on a bunch of the awesome clinics you can sign up for with the talented IMCS guides and also the guest guides that will be gracing us with their talent! To sign up call IMCS or visit the Ice Fest Website: 603-356-7064…

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Frontside Coffee: Killer Coffee For Ice Fest!

It’s early, you went to bed a little too late, your head hurts a bit, but you are PSYCHED to go climbing, climbing, climbing…..but, you need COFFEE…..sound familiar?  This is a common scene during the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and Frontside Grind is our sole coffee sponsor for the 2014 MWV Ice Fest!  This…

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