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…

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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…

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NEW To Ice Fest: Arc’teryx!

We are psyched to have Arc’teryx on board this year! They seek to create the finest product possible. With unrivaled designs and the highest performing materials, Arc’teryx products are made to last! This year, they will be featuring the Procline Comp jacket. It is the perfect shell for Ice Climbing and also a great option for back country skiing, where you want…

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New! Ice Rescue & Avi Awareness Clinics With Joe Stock!

Hey Folks!  We have lots of exciting news in this one! First, we want to welcome Joe Stock from Alaska and the Alaska Avalanche School to the Ice Fest Guest Guide roster! Second, we are offering 2 NEW clinics with Joe this coming Ice Fest!  Those clinics are: 1 Day Ice Rescue Clinic (FRIDAY, Feb.…

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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…

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