Posts Tagged ‘North Conway Ice Climbing’
Petzl is Back!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is excited to welcome back long time sponsor Petzl! We are so excited to have them back for 2015! For over 40 years, Petzl has brought innovative ideas to climbing products. We are pleased to announce that Petzl will be bringing a fleet of Demo gear for ice festers to try!…
Read more...A Big THANK YOU To Randy Rackliff & Cold Cold World!
We just want to send a BIG thank you to Randy Rackliff for once again allowing us to use his artwork for the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! His artwork has become iconic, and at this point the MWV Ice Fest would feel naked without it! If you haven’t taken a moment to check…
Read more...Evening Shows are Back at Theater in the Wood!
What better way to end a day of ice climbing with professional athletes and top notch guides than escaping the cold and coming inside for an Evening Show hosted once again by Theater in the Wood! We are so happy to be back! This marvelous venue is tucked away just a few miles north of down town North Conway. It is…
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...Skratch Labs Comin’ In Fuel Ice Festers!
Hey Folks! We have a brand new, and awesome sponsor added to the 2014 line up! Welcoming Skratch Labs. Have you heard of these folks? They make hydration and food products that taste great, that are made from real all-natural ingredients, and that are designed to optimize performance and health for both sport and life!…
Read more...Climb For The First Time At The Ice Fest!
To all the folks who have NEVER tried ice climbing, but want to, this post is for YOU! We have the clinic, Ice Climbing 101 that is the perfect fit for you to learn how to ice climb at the MWV Ice Fest. AND we have some amazing guides teaching them just for YOU! These…
Read more...Snow & Ice Anchors AND Alpine Skills!
Want to become more solid on your snow and ice anchors? Or do you want to climb a classic gulley during the Ice Fest like Willey’s Slide? Well then listen up! The courses below are for you! In fact taking the Snow & Ice Anchors Clinic, and then the the Alpine Snow & Ice Skills…
Read more...It’s STEEP ICE Time!
Today is Steep Ice Tuesday! We’re highlighting the Steep Ice clinics that are being offered during the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! Now that your comfortable on Grade 3 ice, it’s time to move on to the steep stuff. Learn how to move smoothly, without getting pumped! Vertical ice takes on many forms – mushrooms,…
Read more...Extend Your Season with DRY ICE Tools
Hope everyone is cozy on this wintery morning! It may be cold outside, but we want to give a warm welcome to DRY ICE Tools!!! If you are like us, you love to climb ice. Also, if you are like us, you find the beginning of ice climbing season to be riddled with pumped-out forearms…
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...TIM EMMETT: Saturday Evening Featured Guest Presenter!
We hope you guys had a great holiday and we have an exciting announcement this Friday morning! Tim Emmett is coming to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and he will be our featured guest presenter on Saturday evening, February 1st, 2014! Show will take place at Theater In The Wood, in Intervale, New…
Read more...BARRY BLANCHARD: Guest Presenter & Guest Guide!
Barry Blanchard is the man! He is known world wide as the modern father of Canadian alpine mountaineering and hard ice climbs, and he is coming to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! We couldn’t be more excited! He is a Patagonia, Black Diamond & Julbo athlete. Over the past 30 years, Barry has…
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...Turning 21 With Tuckerman Brewery!
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 21st Birthday with Tuckerman Brewing Company this year! Yep, the Ice Fest is turning 21! Officially legal to drink, and we are welcoming back Tuckerman Brewing Co as the official 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest beer sponsor! You can grab a pint at the Apres Climbing Hours…
Read more...Local Heroes: The IMCS Line-up!
Every year, the guys and gals from the International Mountain Climbing School work super hard to make the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest an awesome experience for all. This crew has all the local beta, plus a ton of experience. From Everest to Alaska, to the world-class ice right here at home, from steep waterfall…
Read more...We Love CHOAS! The Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket!
Hey Ice Festers! We want to take a second to tune you into a belay parka by Outdoor Research that is perfect for cold, wet, frigid, and snowy days. The Chaos Jacket by Outdoor Research is one of our season favorites, and is available at a steal of a deal! But specifically it is A…
Read more...Black Diamond: Bringing The Full Fleet
We’re super excited to announce that Black Diamond is coming back to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest in proper style. They are bringing their full fleet of demo’s knowing that almost all of it was out and gone during the event. They will have crampons and tools galore for you to check out. …
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