18th Annual Ice Fest 2011
Friday, Saturday and Sunday February 4,5,6
Come join us for the 2011 Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival!
We're hosting a long, fun filled weekend of ice climbing, mountaineering programs and skill clinics for all ability levels. There will also be gear demo programs, celebrity slideshows, and apres-climb parties. This years guest Guides and Instructors TBA

The 2011 MWV Ice Fest will be hosting another Amateur Photo Contest!

The 2010 Amateur Ice Fest Photo Contest!

Visit Our 2010 Ice Fest Sponsors

The Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival is one of the premier climbing events in the country. Join us as we celebrate the adventure, the fun, and the camaraderie of ice climbing and winter mountaineering, here in one of the finest waterfall ice climbing destinations in North America. This year we are also offering an AIARE Level I Avalanche Course.

Sign up Today! 603-356-7064
We are now taking reservations for Ice Fest 2011 courses and clinics. You must register in advance for all clinics and climbs, payment must be made in full . If you have questions about a specific clinic or guided climb please give us a call at 603-356-7064.Let us know what you want to do and we will do our best to find the right fit or we can design a private course for you.

Friday Clinics and Climbs

Saturday Clinics and Climbs

Sunday Clinics and Climbs

Check the latest Ice Fest news on the Ice Fest Blog

Registration and Cancellation Information

Already an experienced climber? Check out our courses for advanced climbers (Intro to Mixed Climbing; Efficient Alpine Climbing Techniques, etc.). Or, if you're going to head out on your own, be sure to come by the FREE GEAR DEMO to take the latest in ice-climbing technology out with you to the crags. The gear demo will be open every morning at IME from 7:30-11:00 am.

We will have a slideshow and indoor competition on Friday evening, 7:00-10:00 pm in the Cranmore Fitness Center climbing wall along with a raffle. On Saturday night we're letting loose at the Ice Fest Dance Party, sponsored by Mammut.

Since its inception 18 years ago this event has been eagerly anticipated by ice climbers in the eastern United States and is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. It is intended to be 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. The Mt. 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.
Sponsors Include; Mammut, Outdoor Research(Title Sponsors ), La Sportiva, Wild Things, Petzl, Asolo, Black Diamond, Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Cranmore, Alpinist, Mt Washington Observatory, Sterling Rope , Julbo, Vasque, Boarder, Lowa, Tuckerman Brewing Company, Flatbread, Nemo, AMC, American Alpine Club, Ice Holdz and others.

Sign up Today! 603-356-7064

Friday Clinics and Climbs

Saturday Clinics and Climbs

Sunday Clinics and Climbs

Check the latest Ice Fest news on the Ice Fest Blog