Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival 2011

January 31st, 2011

February 4th-6th, 2011

North Conway, NH

The Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival, aka Ice Fest, was started 18 years ago by local climbing legend Rick Wilcox. One of the premier climbing events in the country, Ice Fest brings together climbers of all abilities to celebrate the adventure, the fun, and the comradery of ice climbing.

Friday evening Film Fest: The evening includes the Outdoor Research Film Fest with films that include Matt McCormick, Rufus J Lusk, Granite Films, Ueli Steck , Rob Frost , and Steve House !

“Granite Films documented Steve House soloing Repentance last year! This piece will make you squirm and your hands sweat.”

Openings for clinics are still available. Sign up before they are filled!

See more about this event on NEice, the festival blog spot and IME

See you there!

Endangered Species sees 2nd ascent!

1/30/11
Poke-O-Moonshine, Adirondacks, NY

Kevin Mahoney and Freddie Wilkinson sent Endangered Species and finished up the line to the top. Kevin sent the first two pitches in one and Freddy finished up to the top in two pitches.

“Super proud send. So stoked it got repeated and finished! You guys kick ass!” – Matt Horner

“Sick” – Matt McCormick

Source: Matt Horner / Facebook

New from Petzl

The Grigri 2

Key points:
- 20% lighter
- 25% smaller
- Accommodates all UIAA single ropes 8.9 – 11 mm in diameter
- New patented cam and handle features progressive descent control
- The new Grigri 2 will replace the current Grigri and sells for the same price

See the Video Scheduled Launch Date is Feb 2011

Source: Dave Karl / Petzl

New M8 in the Catskills

January 2011
Hellhole, Catskills NY

Ryan Stefluk leading his new M8

Ryan Stefluk & Chris Beauchamp send a new challenging line.

“This route is the hardest that both of us have ever climbed. The climbing is challenging right off the ground and the only good rest on the route comes 20′ up”

See more at Bigfootmountainguides.com