The Michigan Ice Fest has always been a place where climbers can come and get a first look at the most innovative new climbing products on the market. Here’s a look at the latest greatest gear in ice climbing and beyond for the 2025/26 season!

Newly integrated air channels inside the helmet and strategically placed ventilation holes provide superior airflow and minimize the chance of rocks falling inside your helmet. Constructed primarily with EPP foam—which rebounds after minor impacts—and an EPS foam “puck” over the crown of the head, the SIROCCO continues to improve industry standards by delivering protection against impacts to the top, side, front, and rear of the head. T he SIROCCO has been around for over a decade but in a few different forms and with each evolution came industry leading advances.

Check out all of the new products at the Gearnasium at the 2026 Michigan Ice Fest