Posts Tagged ‘Outdoor Research’
Evening Events Reminder!
Friday & Saturday evening events reminder folks! Sarah Hueniken is a hot ticket these days getting 2nd in the Women’s Division at Ouray, climbing Niagra Falls, and for just being an all round crankster! Jonathan Griffith is an exceptional alpinist and a professional photographer documenting his adventure with other where many only dream of going!…
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...What NOT To Miss At Ice Fest!
Happy Monday, Ice Fest is FOUR days away! We wanted to remind you what not to miss at this years Ice Fest! We’re talking awesome climbing clinics, killer shows, sweet demos, Apres Hour at IME, new trucker caps, The The American Alpine Club, Gusto’s Food Truck, beer from Tuckerman Brewing Company and MORE! There are…
Read more...Sarah Hueniken: First Woman to Climb Niagra Falls to Present at Ice Fest
The staff at the Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival couldn’t be more excited for Sarah Hueniken, our Friday night headline presenter, on her recent climb of Niagra Falls. As one of the strongest winter climbers in North America, nevermind that she is likely the strongest female climber, it is a tremendous privilege for our ice…
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...Ice Fest Clinics: Time To Sign Up!
Good morning folks! Ice Fest is just around the corner, and before you get busy with your weekend plans we want to remind you to take a peek at all the clinics and sign! In some clinics there are only a handful of spots left, so don’t wait! Some of the guest guides are locked…
Read more...What NOT To Miss At Ice Fest!
Happy New Year folks! The 2015 Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest is right around the corner! We wanted to remind you what not to miss at this years Ice Fest! We’re talking killer shows, sweet demos, Apres Hour at IME, new trucker caps, American Alpine Club Silent Auction and MORE! So be sure to mark…
Read more...Outdoor Research Demo Gear!
Our headlining sponsor, Outdoor Research will be bringing a huge fleet of demo gear for Ice Festers to try! Not sure what gloves fit you best? Outdoor Research will have plenty to choose from including the heated Stormtracker and Lucent Gloves! These gloves use ALTIHeat™, a rechargeable battery-powered heating system that provides staying power when you’re determined to be…
Read more...SARAH HUENIKEN: Friday Night Guest Presenter!
We have very exciting news to share this Monday morning! Sarah Hueniken will be our featured guest presenter FRIDAY evening February 6th at Theater In The Wood! Sarah is a total crusher! From 5.13 rock climbs to WI6 and M13, nothing stops this lady! She was the first North American Woman to climb M11 and…
Read more...Bayard Russell Returns to Ice Fest!
We are excited to announce that guest guide Bayard Russell will be joining Ice Fest once again this year. Bayard has climbed ice and rock all over the world but is happiest when climbing near his home right here in the Mount Washington Valley. In his 12 years guiding in Northern New Hampshire Bayard has gotten…
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...Sneak Peak at the OR Glove Fleet!
Need to update your glove system for ice climbing? Outdoor research is bringing a boatload of gloves for you to try out! We wanted to give you a sneak peak at their demo fleet, and highlight a few of our favorites! The Alpine Alibi II Gloves are designed to give you serious warmth without compromising dexterity. They…
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...Learn how to Mixed Climb with the Masters!
Odds are, you’ve started hearing more and more about mixed climbing over the last few years. From long alpine routes to short, steep overhanging walls, the limits of this style of climbing are getting pushed further and further all the time. If you have ever thought about giving mixed climbing a try, we are offering…
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...Outdoor Research brings us Adam George and Peter Doucette!
Each week we’ve been giving you updates on new products from Outdoor Research! Between the gloves and the jackets, we’ve been completely psyched! Today though, the psych is even higher because they’re bringing us amazing athletes to Guest Guide during Ice Fest! This morning we’re highlighting two in particular: Adam George and Peter Doucette! Adam…
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...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…
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