Posts Tagged ‘Patagonia’
Welcome back Anne Gilbert Chase and Majka Burhardt
Psyched to welcome back these two rad Patagonia athletes. Last winter Majka and Anne Gilbert hopped north of the border for a little send-fest in Quebec. Photos here are courtesy of Jason Thompson!! Get in a clinic with these ladies, real deal crushers right here!! From Majka: “Last winter was a really fun and successful…
Read more...Josh Wharton
Josh Wharton is back for MWV Ice Fest 2019! Josh is a Black Diamond, Scarpa, and Patagonia athlete (all awesome supporters of MWV Ice Fest!!). We love having him come East to guide for the event. Josh is originally a granite stater! This year Josh traveled to the remote Huayhuash range in Peru and attempted the southeast…
Read more...Patagonia Bringing Josh Wharton & Anne Gilbert Chase!
Happy New Year indeed! We have more sweet news that Patagonia is sending two more of their stellar athletes to guide and be apart of the 2018 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! We want to send a big welcome to Josh Wharton and Anne Gilbert Chase. Both of them have been to the MWV Ice…
Read more...Patagonia and Majka Burhardt are back!
Here’s a little stoke for this soggy morning! Today we are psyched to announce that Patagonia is returning for another year of sponsoring the MWV Ice Fest. We are also honored to announce that Patagonia ambassador, and local Mount Washington Valley hero, Majka Burhardt will also be returning to Ice Fest. With winter guiding, writing,…
Read more...Demo THIS Gear!
Why beat up your own gear, when you could test out, try and beat up this gear?! This is one of the coolest parts about the MWV Ice Fest. Check out all the incredible companies you can demo gear from! TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! We’re talking jackets, gloves, ice tools, crampons, helmets, harnesses, packs, boots…
Read more...Clinics are filling fast!
The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is only a little more than three weeks away! We’ve been busy climbing and prepping, and with good ice conditions and an awesome lineup of guides, sponsors, and presenters for this year’s Ice Fest, we can’t help but be super excited for all that is coming! And judging by all of…
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...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...MWV ICE FEST THANK YOU’S & RECAP!
The 2016 Mount Washington Ice Fest was hands down without a doubt our best EVER, but it only happened with many helping hands, sponsors, guides, participants, climbers, talent, and passion! Wow, we are still coming down from an awesome high, we had a blast this year! We hosted over 1300+ people over the course of…
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...Welcome Back Patagonia and Anne Gilbert!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to welcome back Patagonia! They will be sending Patagonia Alpine Climbing Ambassador Anne Gilbert Chase! She has climbed around the world including routes in Patagonia, France, Spain, Alaska and Canada. Her impressive climbing resume includes a free ascent of Jaded Lady (IV 5.12a) on Mount Hooker in the Wind River Range of Wyoming…
Read more...Official 2015 MWV Ice Fest Schedule!
Here you go folks! A big schedule for the whole Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest weekend! DOWNLOAD THE ICE FEST SCHEDULE! CLICK HERE: http://tinyurl.com/lg28h6g Check out all the events from the demos, clinics, evening shows, Apres Hour at IME, Gusto’s Food Truck, Coffee from Frontside Grind, Bagels from Bagels Plus and MORE! And share with…
Read more...Anne Gilbert Chase Is Coming for Ice Fest!
Good Morning! Today we are psyched to share that Patagonia will be sending Patagonia Alpine Climbing Ambassador Anne Gilbert Chase! She has climbed around the world including routes in Patagonia, France, Spain, Alaska and Canada. Her impressive climbing resume includes a free ascent of Jaded Lady (IV 5.12a) on Mount Hooker in the Wind River…
Read more...Welcome Back Patagonia and Majka Burhardt!
Good Morning! Today, we have great news! We are excited to announce Patagonia is back for Ice Fest 2015! They will be bringing demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Patagonia makes incredible gear! From wool layers and down jackets to moisture-wicking base layers and soft shells, Patagonia engineers their gear to keep athletes warm and dry in the most…
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...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...The Guest Women Guides of 2014: Majka, Andrea, Emilie, & Lindsay!
We have four amazing women guest guides coming to the 2014 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and we want to cue you in on what they will be guiding! They are guiding some women specific clinics and also co-ed clinics as well! It’s pretty special to have these bad ass ladies with us, and we…
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...Countdown! What NOT To Miss!
Hello Ice Festers! We’re just 4 days AWAY!!! We want to take a moment to remind you of a few things NOT to miss during the 2013 Ice Fest. Check it below! 1. FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING SHOWS! WHERE: New Location! Theater In The Wood, Intervale, NH WHEN: Doors open at 7pm, $10 (on FRIDAY…
Read more...Friday & Saturday Evening Presentations!
Hey Folks! Below is a schedule of Friday & Saturday’s evening presenters! Spread the WORD! Don’t miss either night! WE’RE AT A NEW VENUE THIS YEAR! It’s AWESOME and is only four miles north of IME on Route 16. It’s called Theater in the Wood. Directions To Theater In The Wood: CLICK HERE Evening Presentation Beta:…
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