Welcome Back Ryan Stefiuk!

Ice Fest would like to send a BIG warm welcome back to Ryan Stefiuk! Ryan is based out of Western Massachusetts, where he owns and operates Big Foot Mountain Guides. With the Catskills right next door, Ryan has focused his energy on ice and mixed climbing. He has spent time exploring climbing in Newfoundland, The Cascades, The Gunks, The…

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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…

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New Clinic for the New Year!

Happy New Year Ice Festers! Our gift to you this New Year’s Day is a brand spanking new clinic! CAMP and Cassin present Climbing on THIN Ice with Guest Guides Ian Osteyee and Ryan Stefiuk! Are you bored with always climbing fat ice? Want to make sure you can handle it when things get a…

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