Yankee Rock & Ice

Yankee Rock & Ice recently released a second edition to its comprehensive history of all things climbing in the Northeast: originally published in 1993.  The first edition was written by husband and wife team, Guy and Laura Waterman.  Laura and the late Guy put forth a tremendous body of work when it comes to the…

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Ian Osteyee and CAMP are back!

Welcome back Ian Osteye and CAMP to MWV Ice Fest 2019! Ian Osteyee is a climber out of Lake Placid, NY.  He is the owner and principal guide at Adirondack Mountain Guides.  We’re psyched to have him back guiding MWV Ice Fest this year.  Ian has been a regular on the guest guide scene here…

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Petzl is back!

Petzl is back at Ice Fest this year!  A warm welcome back to these big time supporters of MWV Ice Fest, they will be bringing the goods to demo once again, as well as some really sweet guides and climbers.  Petzl will have you SET UP in the hard goods department, so everyone from the…

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ESAW- November 3

Avalanches aren’t just the prevue of skiers!  Every year chances are you are topping out or descending in potential avalanche terrain.  One quick change in the weather makes a big difference in winter sports.  Mount Washington Avalanche Center and White Mountain Avalance Education Fund are holding their annual Eastern Snow and Science Workshop (ESAW) this…

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Jordan Cargill

MWV Ice Fest welcomes back Jordan Cargill!  Jordan is a MWV native, raised right here in the valley!  He started his climbing career on Cathedral Ledge in town as a high schooler, but ski racing took up much of his effort for several years before he returned to climbing, and his love of it took…

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