Posts Tagged ‘Sponsor’
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…
Read more...Sterling Rope- Welcome Back!
Did you know that we are lucky enough to have some of the best ropes in the world be from a local New England company? Sterling Rope is out of Biddeford, Maine and they engineer and manufacture the best ropes to climb on that you can find in any gear shop. Their DRY XP is one example…
Read more...Outdoor Research returns as Headlining Sponsor!
It’s all starting to come together! We just got word from our great friends at Outdoor Research that they will be back again as the Headlining Sponsor to this year’s Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest! These guys and gals have been going big for Ice Fest for years, and we couldn’t be more honored and…
Read more...Black Diamond is bringing the goods!
Black Diamond is back! And they are bringing with them HEAPS of gear for you to try out! Black Diamond creates top-notch gear that we all routinely carry into the hills, and beyond that, they continue to support keeping those hills accessible for us to walk into! The company stands behind the climbing and skiing communities in…
Read more...DMM Gear Giveaway!
DMM is stepping up in a big way for Ice Fest this year. Here is a run down on what über high-quality components (made in Wales) Ice Fest attendees could win this year. I’ll get right to it. Torque Nuts (or hexes) The cow bells of the north country, you can tell a mixed climbing…
Read more...Outdoor Research to Bring the Talent
With their lightweight, durable, and well engineered product line, it is no wonder that New England’s top winter athletes are flocking to Outdoor Research (OR). If one were to look at the most challenging first ascents and hardest lines taken in the last two years in New England, OR athletes and ambassadors have done more…
Read more...The Best Places to Stay for Ice Fest – NorthConwayLodging.com
We are thrilled to have North Conway Lodging on board with us this year. As anyone familiar with North Conway can tell you, the Oxen Yoke and Eastern Slope are two landmarks in the valley and some of the nicest and most convenient places to stay when visiting Northern New Hampshire. In addition to housing…
Read more...Welcome Back Hyperlite Mountain Gear!
Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) will be back at Ice Fest again this year and we couldn’t be happier. Based out of Maine, HMG builds innovative packs with details that make them well suited for a wide array of alpine endeavors. Their packs and sacks are made out of Cuban fiber cloth, an incredibly light, water proof material that…
Read more...Mammut Returns!
We wanted to make sure you all knew that Mammut will be back at the 2015 Ice Fest! This company almost does it all- and does it well! They make apparel, ropes, harnesses, shoes, cord, slings, carabiners, boots, packs, hats and MORE! Come on down and check out what Mammut has to offer! IME has a…
Read more...Liberty Mountain returns with Grivel, Beal, and Edelweiss!
Liberty Mountain will be back again with three pioneering European climbing companies: Grivel, Beal, and Edelweiss. In the last couple of years Grivel has revamped their line of ice tools and has a whole new roster of interesting products to offer. The Machine 3.0 is a welcome new addition to the Grivel lineup and one that promises to be useful…
Read more...Lowa boots will be back at Ice Fest 2015!
We are really excited to announce that LOWA will be returning to Ice Fest again this year! They’ve been making boots in Italy for more than twice as long as North East alpinists have been climbing the black dike. With a pedigree like that you can be confident that a Lowa boot will keep your feet…
Read more...Asolo is the newest addition to Ice Fest!
Asolo will be back at Ice Fest this year after some time away and we are thrilled to announce that they will be bringing a demo fleet along for Ice Fest attendees to use. If you haven’t check out Asolo in a while, they have come out with some incredibly advanced, technical climbing footwear. From…
Read more...Our Hosts, the Hardmen at IMCS!
Every year, the guys at 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 and a ton of experience. From Everest to Alaska, from steep waterfall ice to glacier travel, this posse can do it all! We want…
Read more...Welcome Back Liberty Mountain with Grivel, Edelweiss and Beal!
Good Morning! Liberty Mountain is back on board for 2014 with Grivel, Edelweiss and Beal! Liberty Mountain is your one stop shop for everything outdoors! If they don’t have it, you probably don’t need it! This year they’ll be featuring demos by Grivel for ice tools, crampons and more! Also, make sure you check out…
Read more...Petzl’s Lim’Ice Brings Dull Screws Back To Life
Dull screws, we’ve all had them; but no more with the Petzl Lim’Ice Screw Sharpener. Sharp screws can be a game changer, just ask anyone who’s pumped out trying to place a dull screw far above their last dull screw! With this new tool, you’ll never have to worry about pumping out placing your screws…
Read more...New Designs. Same Great Company. Outdoor Research!
Remember a couple of weeks ago when we told you that Outdoor Research is Headlining Sponsor again this year!? Well, we weren’t lying and we are so psyched! They have redesigned practically the entire demo fleet for you this year and it’s all in the name of adventure! You may remember last year when we…
Read more...La Sportiva’s Back, and They’re Brining Something New for 2014!
Good morning, folks! Today we’re super psyched to announce that La Sportiva is back on board again for 2014’s Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival! We love Sportiva boots for their fit and durability. They’ll keep you warm on the coldest of days and still perform to your high standards. This year they’re adding a twist…
Read more...We Love Julbo USA!!
We’re totally psyched to have Julbo USA back on board as a sponsor again this year! They’re a huge supporter of ours and New England Athletes! All of our Guest Guides get outfitted with a pair of Julbo Sunglasses for Ice Fest each year. These folks are out in the elements all day, nearly every…
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