Posts Tagged ‘New Hampshire Ice Climbing’
Feeling The Big Julbo Love!
We are throwing a big shout out to Julbo this morning. This company is special and awesome for a few reasons. Did you know that the CEO of Julbo USA, Nick Yardley, was one of the founding fathers of the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest?! While there may have only been 10-15 people at the…
Read more...The Matt’s Are BACK!
Hey Folks! We are so psyched and honored to announce that Matt McCormick and Matt Ritter are back to guide at the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! Below you can find out a lil’ background on each of them, and what they will be guiding. Matt McCormick: Matt McCormick is an Outdoor Research & La Sportiva Athlete…
Read more...Great Deals, Clinic Highlights, & FREE Demos!
Winter is here! The recent rains helped the ice grow bigger and Tuesday night we received 6 inches of fresh snow! We are another week closer to the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and courses are filling up! We wanted to highlight a few great clinics and deals for you below! We are offering 10%…
Read more...Guest Guides Erik Thatcher & Jimmy Voorhis
We want to welcome two awesome guides to the amazing guide roster at the 2016 MWV Ice Fest! Welcome Erik Thatcher (on loan from Mooney Mountain Guides) and Jimmy Voorhis (on loan from Cathedral Mountain Guides). Erik Thatcher: His psyche and passion for climbing is contagious! It all began with the White Mountains as his…
Read more...Cecilia Buil Guiding At Ice Fest!
We have some amazing news this morning! Hyperlite Mountain Gear is flying over internationally acclaimed ice/rock/alpine climber Cecilia Buil to guide at the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! She has been a guide since 2005 and has been ice climbing passionately for the past 16 years throughout Europe, Asia, the US and more. She is…
Read more...2016 MWV Ice Fest Trucker Caps Are In!
Hey Ice Festers! Fun news! More Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest hats are in with a limited quantity of the classic NH hunters orange! You’ll have to get there early to grab one of those puppies! Or perhaps the grey and blue trucker cap your style, to each their own!
Read more...Matt Shove Is BACK!
Good morning Ice Fest folks! We have killer news to share that Matt Shove will be back at the 2016 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest. We are so psyched, and this will be his 5th Ice Fest with us! Lucky us! Not only is Matt an all round wonderful person, he is known throughout New…
Read more...La Sportiva: Returning Ice Fest Favorite!
Good morning folks! We know it’s Monday, and it the start of a long week for you all. We want to bring you some good news and distract you for a moment before you get too serious about work! La Sportiva is BACK at the 2016 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! These guys always bring…
Read more...Best Of The Best: Petzl Is Back!
Hey folks! A quick welcome back and shout out to Petzl! This company is always the first to say “yes” count us in! And we love that about them for a few reasons of course. They see the importance of the event for the climbing community in the Northeast and also how important it is…
Read more...2016 Headlining Sponsor: Outdoor Research
We couldn’t be more excited and honored to welcome back Outdoor Research as the official Headlining Sponsor for the 2016 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! This is a company that we connect with immensely as they are “devoted to exploring our outdoor passions and challenging ourselves in the mountains.” And their core value hits the…
Read more...Jonathan Griffith to present at Ice Fest!
We are thrilled to announce that Jonathan Griffith, internationally acclaimed photographer and mountaineer, will be giving a presentation at the Saturday evening events at the Theatre in the Woods. This show will likely be sold out, so be sure to get there early to guarantee yourself a seat. We also want to give a huge thank you…
Read more...Ibex is Back and Bringing Karsten Delap!
Ibex will be returning to Ice Fest 2015 with Ibex Athlete Karsten Delap! Ibex has a mission to create the best clothing on earth! With thoughtful designs and natural fibers, Ibex products are durable, evolving, active and modern! The Ibex headquarters is based out of a repurposed garage in Vermont. The showroom now displays their most recent innovative attire. Ibex…
Read more...Outdoor Research: 2015 Headlining Sponsor
Outdoor Research is coming back to the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and will be our headlining sponsor! We freakin’ LOVE this company. They believe “that life gets better the minute we step out the door on a new adventure, no matter how big or small.” We couldn’t agree more and we love how…
Read more...We’re Rolling: 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest!
Hey all you ice, snow, and mountain junkies! We can’t wait any longer! We’re getting things rolling and are starting to update the website. We’ll be making updates and having announcements from here on out! So keep checking in, and hey, we think it’s never too early to start sharpening your tools!
Read more...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…
Read more...Welcome Back Sterling Rope!
For many folks around here, Sterling Ropes are THE ropes to climb on. They handle amazingly well, are incredibly compact, and for major bonus points, they are located right here in New England! All their research and development, all their manufacturing, it happens just next door in Biddeford Maine. We love that Sterling is a…
Read more...FREE Clif Bars at Ice Fest!!!
What’s your snack of choice for a big day out at the crag? Clif Bars are a staple for many outdoorsy folk, and for good reason! They are made with whole, organic ingredients, and without the nasty stuff, like high fructose corn syrup. They also pack tons of energy! The folks at Clif Bar know…
Read more...An Ice Fest First! Welcome Aboard, CAMP!
We are ever grateful to the many awesome companies that contribute their expertise, innovation, and quality products to Ice Fest! We are especially excited when we can get a NEW awesome company to join this list. This year, please join us in welcoming CAMP! As a company, CAMP has a refreshingly simple goal: to make…
Read more...Climb with Carlos Buhler!
Big news, folks! Lowa ambassador Carlos Buhler will be teaching three clinics this year at Ice Fest! When it comes to the big mountains, Carlos has an impressive resume that spans over 35 years. He has put up new routes on such iconic Himalayan peaks as Everest, Ama Dablam, and Baruntse, as well as first ascents…
Read more...We Love the Nereledge Inn!
Need a place to stay for Ice Fest? If you’ve never checked out the Nereledge Inn, move it to the top of the list! This spot is in the center of the action! You can walk out the door and be at IME (or the bar) in about four minutes. We also love how cozy…
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