Posts Tagged ‘MWV Ice Fest’
Miir, Reducing Waste & Helping MRS!
We want to give a big & important welcome to Miir for joining the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest this year! What is Miir? They are a business that is motivated to make great products, empower others and build community. The specialize making simple & functional hydration products, bikes, & bags. Yes, another great, inspiring,…
Read more...Josh Wharton guides at Ice Fest!
The MWV Ice Fest crew is excited to announce the return of Josh Wharton as a guest guide! It’s been a few years since we last saw him in New Hampshire, but we are stoked to welcome him back! I don’t think a climber like Josh needs much of an introduction, but if you don’t…
Read more...Welcome Matty Bowman!
New guest guide to MWV Ice Fest, Matty Bowman is no stranger to the area. Matt is co owner of White Mountain Cafe in Gorham, from which many adventures north of the notch have been sprung since 2007. Matt began his love of mountaineering while still at the University of Maine, Farmington. A winter care taking at Harvard…
Read more...Welcome back Mammut!
And the list of amazing sponsors continues…. On this New Year’s Eve we are stoked to welcome Mammut to the 2017 MWV Ice Fest! “Our aim is to offer the very best alpine products, assume our social responsibility, and leave behind the best possible ecological footprint. So that future generations can be mountaineers as well.”…
Read more...Home Sweet Home At The Nereledge Inn!
When you’re done skiing the pow pow today, and ready to rest up, why not think of where you’re going to stay for the Mount Washington Valley 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…
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...American Alpine Club & The Live Your Dream Grant!
Don’t Miss the AAC Silent Auction! We’re thrilled to announce the American Alpine Club Silent Auction happening at Ice Fest on Friday Night February 3rd. All proceeds will go towards funding the AAC’s Live your Dream Grant. The MWV Ice Fest is partnering with the American Alpine Club to support northeastern climbers through the LIVE…
Read more...Guest Guides – Erik Eisele and Jimmy Voorhis – are back in town!
We are proud to announce the additions of Erik Eisele and Jimmy Voorhis to the 2017 MWV Ice Fest Guest Guide Roster! Ice Fest is always proud of the quality of guides that work the event, and these two are both stellar mountain men, and straight-up good dudes! Erik Eisele is a hard man to track…
Read more...Welcome to Ice Fest Sheldon Kerr!
We’re psyched to have Sheldon Kerr join us this year for the first time at MWV Ice Fest! She has been based out of Silverton, working as a guide and an athlete with Outdoor Research. She recently relocated to Jackson, Wyoming to work for Exum Mountain Guides. Sheldon guides ice climbing, ski mountaineering, alpine climbing and heli skiing in…
Read more...Saturday Night Featured Speaker – Guy Robertson!
We’re so psyched Outdoor Research is bringing this awesome Brit over for the Ice Fest!Guy’s presentation will give the “insider’s view” on Scottish winter climbing – the basics, the ethics, and the different styles of climbing to be found in different parts of the country. He will do this by describing some of his best adventures, which…
Read more...Arc’teryx at Ice Fest 2017!
Here’s a little good news to warm you up on this cold, cold morning – Arc’teryx will be back at the 2017 MWV Ice Fest! As usual, the Arc’terxy crew will be bringing a smattering of the latest and greatest gear that they have to offer. With layers like the Dually Belay Parka, the Proton jacket,…
Read more...Peter Doucette: Omega On Cannon Cliff
This winter we will be checking in with a few guides to hear their personal insights on why they love winter climbing here in New Hampshire. Our hope is to share beautiful imagery and inspiring tales to help feed your psyche this winter. Our main goal being, to feed the winter psyche! To kick off this…
Read more...Welcome Keynote Speaker and Guest Guide – Scott Bennett!
What a way to start the week! It’s an early season powder day AND we have the announcement of our first Keynote Speaker for the 2017 MWV Ice Fest – Scott Bennett! A CAMP athlete and a well-known crusher, Scott will be presenting Friday night at Theater in the Wood. His show, “Into the Karakoram”, will focus on a recent trip…
Read more...Welcome Back Marc Chauvin!
Morning Folks! Today we are happy to announce that Marc Chauvin has been added to the guest guide roster! A longtime staple to the Mount Washington Valley guiding community, Marc is an IFMGA guide and the owner of Chauvin Guides International. He boasts an incredible resume that includes not only extensive work here in New…
Read more...Welcoming Guest Guide & DJ Mick Pearson
It’s Monday but it’s SNOWING and we have some awesome news for you folks this morning! While we are sad to say that DJ Mon Voyage Neon cannot join us this year (due to scheduling conflict), we are super psyched to announce that we have DJ Mick Pearson coming in from Seattle, Washington to step…
Read more...Big Welcome to new guest guide Ben Mirkin!
Hey Icefest Fans! MWVIcefest is psyched to welcome new guest guide Benjamin Mirkin to the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest lineup this year! Ben first swung an ice axe here in MWV in the winter of 2003 while working in Pinkham Notch. Ben was no stranger to NH winters and once things look a turn…
Read more...20% Off Lodging For All Ice Festers!
Hey Ice Festers! A friendly reminder to book your lodging sooner than later as this is a super busy and popular weekend in the Mount Washington Valley. Check out the sweet discount from our lodging sponsor – WWW.NORTHCONWAYLODGING.COM, they are offering 20% off their lodging to anyone who is apart of the MWV Ice Fest weekend!…
Read more...New to Ice Fest – Scarpa!
Let the gratitude continue! This morning we are thankful for ice in Tuck’s and for the latest addition to the Ice Fest family – Scarpa! They may be new to Ice Fest, but we’ve been seeing their boots on happy climbers’ feet for years. This year, be sure to welcome them by taking their boots out for a…
Read more...Welcome CAMP and Ian Osteyee!
The good news coming out of the chilly Ice Fest headquarters this morning is not only that there is snow on the peaks and cold temps in the forecast, but that CAMP and CAMP Athlete, Ian Osteyee, are back on the Ice Fest roster! CAMP is well known for the innovative, lightweight climbing gear that…
Read more...Petzl is Back Again!
This morning we are psyched to announce that Petzl is back for Ice Fest 2017! An ice climber’s favorite, Petzl is always on the cutting edge of climbing gear development. I mean, have you ever placed a Laser Speed Ice Screw?! As always, these fine folks will be bringing with them an incredible selection of gear for you…
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