We are thrilled to welcome Ice Fest back to the Mt. Washington Valley this upcoming February 4-6, 2022. Stay tuned for website and registration updates, guest guide information, and party details!     The post MVW ICE FEST is back for 2022! appeared first on Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest ..read more

American Alpine Club The AAC Vision is a simple one.  A United Community Of Competent Climbers And Healthy Climbing Landscapes.  A simple vision in a complicated landscape.  We’re stoked to have AAC continue their sponsorship of MWV Ice Fest, the longest running Ice Climbing Festival in the United States. There are tons of benefits to joining the AAC, some are monetary (discounts), some are studious (publications), some safety minded (rescue).  One of the more important focuses of the AAC is that of community.  Every U.S. member lives in an AAC Section contained within a larger Region. Current ..read more

Ted Teegarden Ted Teegarden is now working for the AMGA as the national Accreditation Manager!  He is also a Teaching Lecturer in Adventure Education at Plymouth State University.  Ted lives in Littelton, NH and guides in NH, and beyond! Certifications AMGA Certified Rock Instructor AMGA Single Pitch Provider AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide ACA Swift Water Rescue AIARE Level 2 Leave No Trace – Master Educator Wilderness First Responder CPR / AED The post Ted Teegarden appeared first on Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest ..read more

Big POW announcement time! We’re psyched to let you know about a new addition to the Friday night event line up.  After Jon Walsh’s feature presentation, we are stoked to host a Protect Our Winters Climate Panel. Protect Our Winters will be hosting a moderated discussion called “Climb For Climate” which will focus on the distinct role climbers can take in protecting and preserving their wild escapes Protect Our Winters’ mission is to turn passionate outdoor people into effective climate advocates. They bring together a community of athletes, creative pioneers, and forward-thinking business le ..read more

Welcome back La Sportiva!  Visit Ice Fest friend Doug Madara at the La Sportiva booth and get hooked up with the perfect Mountaineering boots for your clinic! 2020 Demo Fleet: Nepal Evo The Nepal Evo GTX is the trusted, classic mountaineering boot that merges traditional construction with modern materials and an updated aesthetic. They provide a classic fit and proven performance for mountaineers needing a warm and technical boot. With a comfort Gore-Tex® membrane, innovative 3D ankle flex and a removable and adjustable tongue, they can be fine-tuned to affectively tackle all mountaineering ..read more

We are stoked to announce that our friends at Sterling Rope are sending Marcus Garcia our way this year for Ice Fest!  An accomplished climber and instructor, Marcus owns Durango Rock Lounge, where he dedicates most of his waking hours to teaching the next generation of climbers. Check out this Rock and Ice Article about Marcus: The Art of the First Ascent. “Marcus Garcia might be the best climber you’ve never heard of.” — Rock and Ice Magazine, issue 238. Marcus, 44 years old from Durango, Colorado, is an all-around climber, and has established over 200+ new routes, including everything from ..read more

Boogalows Island BBQ will be back serving up warm Island fare as you return from your day of climbing!  Every clinic participant will be served hot food when they return!  Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore options abound!  The addition of a hot vegan curry soup last year was tops and we’re psyched to offer it again. Bites Options : Jerk Pork or Chicken Vegan Chickpea Curry Fried Plantains Rice an’ Peas NEW THIS YEAR!! PRE-PAY for the Jamaican BBQ buffet at Theatre in the Woods!!  Follow THIS LINK and get your dinner needs sorted so you’re ready to enjoy the shows!!  Please specif ..read more

Max Lurie started his Ice Fest career as an IMCS guide, now we’re totally pleased to welcome him home as a guest guide for 2020!  Max is originally from Bath, Maine and called the MWV home for many years before going west to guide in the PNW and Colorado.  He started guiding in 2008 here in the northeast, and before that studied glacial science in Iceland, Peru and Alaska.  Currently he resides in Bouder, CO where he works for Colorado Mountain School.  Max is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and Alpine Guide. Max Lurie The post Max Lurie appeared first on Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest ..read more

Welcome back Hyperlite Mountain Gear! Stoked to have an awesome demo gear fleet heading our way from Hyperlite Mountain Gear!  Hyperlite designs AND manufactures their packs in Biddeford, Maine.  Their goal is efficiency, and their effort well worth it!  These packs are workhorses in the mountains.   “OPTIMIZED LIGHTWEIGHT GEAR FOR PASSIONATE ALPINISTS, BACKPACKERS, THRU-HIKERS AND OTHER GOAL-ORIENTED ADVENTURERS. GEAR DESIGNED TO FUNCTION PERFECTLY AND BECOME A SEAMLESS EXTENSION OF THE USER. SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON THE TASK AT HAND AND SUCCEED IN THEIR PURSUITS.” Demo Fleet: The Classic 2400 ..read more

Big Thanks to CAMP for bringing Katie to Ice Fest this year!  Katie is an accomplished all around mountain athlete with speed records and competition climbing wins.  She now adds medical student to her impressive CV. Check out her recent submission to Arcteryx’s Bird Blog.  We love what this crusher has to say about balancing life and climbing, and how friendships affect both! “If you’re lucky, you have at least one person in your life with a stoke aura. You know who this person is–it’s the climbing partner with whom you inevitably send at least a half a grade harder than usual, or the running ..read more