Posts Tagged ‘New Hampshire Ice Climbing’
Evening Events Beta: Scott Bennett, Guy Robertson, & MORE!
Goooood Morning Monday! All week we will be reminding you of all the awesome elements there are to Ice Fest there are this year! First, our evening presenters! We encourage you to get there early and the Boogalows Island BBQ Food Truck will be there too! So grab dinner when you arrive and then come…
Read more...The IMCS Guides – Part 2
Here’s a brief intro to a few more staples of the North Conway scene, the fantastic crew of guides at International Mountain Climbing School. This gang has an enormous amount of experience, both in our local hills and well beyond, and each one is a pleasure to spend a day climbing with! Craig Taylor has been working…
Read more...Rab is here with a bunch of sweet gear!
Borne in Sheffield, England, but based on years of experience in the world’s great climbing venues, Rab began with “a deep understanding of what climbers and mountaineers need, and a commitment to practical gear that works.” Thirty-some-odd years later, and we all know what this company means to us – rugged gear that holds up to the nastiest…
Read more...Outdoor Research Gear Beta From The Pros!
There is so much gear out there?! What is a climber to do? Well we decided to ask some of the Outdoor Research athletes what their winter “must haves”, “go to pieces”, “dang I love this”, and “I can’t climb without this” products are this season! So check it out, and see what winter essential you…
Read more...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 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...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 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...It’s Winter on the Rockpile!
Lots of great early season shots starting to pop up in our feed lately; from Cannon to Mt Washington and all around the Whites! One sure sign of winter having arrived yesterday was Mount Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC)’s first General Bulletin of the Season, posted yesterday. MWAC is the only Avalanche Center in the Eastern United States…
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...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...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…
Read more...Outdoor Research Is Back As Headlining Sponsor!
We can’t thank this Outdoor Research enough! They have supported the event as headlining sponsor for years now. They saw the growth that could and did happen with the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest and they also know how big and psyched the climbing community is here in the Northeast! Welcome back OR, we are honored…
Read more...Welcoming Back Patagonia & Majka Burhardt!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to welcome back Patagonia! We also want to welcome back local favorite, Majka Burhardt. Last year she couldn’t join us because she was pregnant with twins (wow!), but this year she is back for the fun and is also a mom to two healthy beautiful babes! Majka is an author, professional…
Read more...Winter On Mount Washington Is Coming!
The Mount Washington Observatory is reporting rime ice on the summit today! “The cold front moving through the region has brought temps well below freezing and wind chills near 15 below to the summit. The peak wind gust on the summit so far has been 120 mph with model numbers indicating the highest winds will…
Read more...And We’re BACK, Mark Your Calendars!
Hey Folks! We’re starting to get things back in action! First updates are our logos, solidifying our 2017 Ice Fest team, and website! What will be trickling in over the next couple of months are clinic updates, local & guest guide announcements, and who our 2017 featured presenters will be! Keep in touch with the…
Read more...Ice Fest Clinic Beta!
For all those who are signed up for clinics, this blog post is for YOU! The Clinic Crew! There are a final few reminders to Ice Fest attendees as we go into the one week countdown. We are really excited about all the folks who are coming to the 2erd Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival! Here…
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