Anne Gilbert Chase Saturday evening presenter!

“Alpine Dreams: From India to Iran and the Space Between” Petzl is bringing Anne Gilbert Chase is back for Ice Fest, this year! She will be presenting Saturday evening, Feb 2 at our evening event at Theatre in the Wood in Intervale.  The presentation will focus on her big mountain exploits: climbing in remote places…

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Arc’teryx

We’re psyched to have Arc’teryx back with a fleet of demo goods for you to try out this year.  Arc’teryx is based out of BC, and has the mountains embedded into its every stitch.  Our friends at Arc’teryx Boston host many events at their Newbury Street store.  Check out their list of events for informative,…

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Kong USA

Kong USA is returning for it’s second year at Ice Fest!  They’re back this year with a demo lineup of new crampons and the Soul Ice Axe.  All Kong’s equipment is designed and manufactured in Monte Marzeno, Italy.  They’re bringing their Soul Ice Axe, with its wooden core it’s promised to be vibration free!  New…

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Ryan Stefiuk and Max Lurie

Welcome back guest guides Ryan Stefiuk and Max Lurie! Ryan Stefiuk ducked out of professional guiding a few years ago and became an RN. He works on a cardiac care floor in western MA.  He’s certainly kept busy developing ice/mixed routes in the Catskills, scrubbing obscure rock climbs in western Massachusetts and climbing big remote…

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Mammut

Mammut is back at Ice Fest for 2019!  We’re psyched to offer you their rad line up for demo this year.  Some gear sneak peeks at the bottom of the page! A leader in the outdoor industry, Mammut is hard at work these days becoming a leader in sustainable practices.  The Mammut We CARE Initiative…

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