30 YEARS AND COUNTING!

Welcome to the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest!

Started by Rick Wilcox and Nick Yardley in 1993, the Mt. Washington Valley Ice Fest has been the premier ice climbing event in the northeast ever since. The founders were inspired by other events in the country which featured ice climbing clinics, slideshows, and of course beer and a fun community atmosphere (read: a big party of climbers).

Now 30 years in, the party continues this upcoming February 3-5, 2023.

This event is eagerly anticipated by ice climbers in the Eastern United States and is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. It is a celebration of ice climbing and winter mountaineering, and the people that make it a part of their lives. It continues to provide a great opportunity for those attending to network, socialize, try new gear and participate in multiple day courses, one-day technical clinics and privately guided climbs. MWV Ice Fest welcomes climbers from all different backgrounds.  Whether you are LGBTQIA+, adaptive, POC, we are striving to be an inclusive festival.

The Mount Washington Valley is one of the finest waterfall ice climbing destinations in North America. Each year we offer a variety of skills-based clinics and exciting slide shows with featured climbers and guides from the New England area and around the world.

Why Climb with us at Ice Fest?

- You'll learn from the absolute best!  We have an incredible roster of in-house and guest guides!
- You'll meet lots of other climbers and maybe a future climbing partner
- There are courses for all abilities
- Jaw dropping videos/shows
- Sample amazing beer from local brewery Tuckerman Brewing Co.
- Free gear demos from our sponsors!  Try before you buy!
- Yummy food available at all events!
- It's action packed and a damn good time!

Schedule:

Friday, February 3rd, 2023

7:00am: Mt. Washington Ascent Clinic - International Mountain Equipment (IME), North Conway, NH
Washington ascents are outfitted at the International Mountain Climbing School

7:30am: Adaptive Clinic - International Mountain Equipment (IME), North Conway, NH
Adaptive Clinic volunteers outfitted at 7:30am and clients outfitted at 8:00am at the International Mountain Climbing School

8:00 - 10:00am: Gear Demo - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
8:00 - 9:00am: Open to clinic participants

8:00 - 4:00pm: Climbing Clinics - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
Registration opens at 8:00am. Get outfitted with gear demos, meet your guide and have an awesome day out!

10:00am: Workshop - Barrel Room at Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
Understanding BIPOC Exclusion from Outdoor Spaces with communications strategist Mardi Fuller. Free and open to the public.
Donations for Outdoor Afro

10:00 - 6:00pm: Access Fund Silent Auction - International Mountain Equipment (IME), North Conway, NH
View items for the silent auction from our incredible sponsors. Get amazing gear and support the Access Fund! Open to the Public.
Bid ONLINE via: mwv-icefest.com

3:30 - 5:00pm: Demo Return, Apres, Vendors, Climbing Party - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
All clinic participants get a coupon for soup with Bickford Box

7:00 - 10:00pm: Evening Show - Theater in the Woods, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, Intervale NH
AAC Climate Panel and Scarpa athlete Kitty Calhoun
DJ: Jon BonTempo
Friends of the Ledges 50/50 Raffle
$20 tickets online: mwv-icefest.com

Saturday, February 4th, 2023

8:00 - 10:00am: Gear Demo - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
8:00-9:00am: Open to clinic participants

8:00 - 4:00pm: Climbing Clinics - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
Registration opens at 8:00 AM. Get outfitted with gear demos, meet your guide and have an awesome day out!

10:00am: Workshop - Barrel Room at Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
Ice Climb Stronger with physical therapist and trainer Hilary McCloy. Free and open to the public. Donations to Protect our Winters

10:00 - 6:00pm: Access Fund Silent Auction - International Mountain Equipment (IME), North Conway, NH
View items for the silent auction from our incredible sponsors. Get amazing gear and support the Access Fund! Open to the Public.
Bid ONLINE via: mwv-icefest.com

3:30 - 5:00pm: Demo Return, Apres, Vendors, Climbing Party - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
All clinic participants get a coupon for soup with Bickford Box

7:00 - 10:00pm: Evening Show - Theater in the Woods, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, Intervale NH
Arc'Teryx athlete Michael Gardner
DJ: Jon BonTempo
Friends of the Ledges 50/50 Raffle
$20 tickets online: mwv-icefest.com

8:00pm: Access Fund Silent Auction Closes - ONLINE
Final bids submitted by 8:00 PM

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

7:00am: Mt. Washington Ascent Clinic - International Mountain Equipment (IME), North Conway, NH
Washington ascents are outfitted at the International Mountain Climbing School

8:00 - 10:00am: Gear Demo - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
8:00 - 9:00am: Open to clinic participants

8:00 - 4:00pm: Climbing Clinics - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
Registration opens at 8:00 AM. Get outfitted with gear demos, meet your guide and have an awesome day out!

10:00 - 6:00pm: Access Fund Silent Auction Fulfillment - International Mountain Equipment (IME), North Conway, NH
Winners: Come pick-up auction items!

3:30 - 5:00pm: Demo Return, Apres, Vendors, Climbing Party - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
All clinic participants get a coupon for soup with Bickford Box

4:30 - 7:30pm: Live Music - Ledge Brewing, Intervale NH
Join local band Catwolf and our double-boot-dance party. Open to the public

Date: February 3 - 5, 2023

Location:

International Mountain Climbing School, 2733 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
Ledge Brewing Company, 15 Town Hall Rd, Intervale, NH 03845.
Theater in the Woods, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, NH 03845.

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