
Check in & Gear up
Meet at Parker’s Motel game room down the stairs to the left of the office building to check in, get fitted for ice climbing boots, crampons, helmets, and receive ice axes before heading over to the Flume parking lot.
Ice climbing provides a unique opportunity to experience an epic adventure scaling giant pillars of ice in the mountains for New Hampshire. We make the sport accessible by working with our partners to create an event that makes it simple for anyone to give the sport a try or to make it an annual trip for friends and family to share together. No experience necessary. Prices dependent on dates & booking.
For over 20 years, Rock Spot Climbing has strived to make the sport of climbing accessible to as many people as possible with five (5) indoor rock climbing facilities across Rhode Island and the Boston, MA area. For over 15 years, we have hosted Ice Fest to make the sport of Ice Climbing as accessible as a day on the slopes by providing gear, instruction, an accessible venue, and lodging.
Owner, Lary Norin, has attended every event and brings with him years of experience along with his passion for the sport. We’ve introduced hundreds of climbers to it, both beginner and advanced rock climbers alike.
The Flume Gorge is beautiful in the winter, but it can be a challenge to navigate alone so we have set key locations and times to get everyone geared up and to pitch safely and efficiently. Use the information below to get an idea of what to expect and what we’re doing to maximize everyone’s experience.
While we have worked with our sponsors to provide everyone with ice climbing boots, crampons, ice axes, and a harness if you don’t have your own, you’ll need to be prepared for the cold weather conditions. We recommend bringing at least the following:
Keep your legs and core warm and dry with a waterproof outer layer
A synthetic, moisture wicking layer against your skin along with multiple intermediate layers will allow you to manage your body heat and moisture levels while performing physical activity like hiking and climbing in cold environments
Consider finger dexterity while protecting your extremities and keeping them warm
Cover your face and keep it warm
Protect your snow pants from your crampon spikes
Stay hydrated and fueled
Ice Fest has sold out every year with prime, weekend spots filling up before the end of the year so don’t wait and register today
Learn more about the sport of Ice Climbing
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