The Michigan Ice Fest has always prided itself on having some of the best instructors and athletes in the country attend our event. Our Athlete Spotlight celebrates the talented athletes who inspire our climbing community through their achievements, passion, and dedication to the sport. These athletes make Michigan Ice Fest a place to learn, grow,…

The Michigan Ice Fest has always prided itself on having some of the best instructors and athletes in the country attend our event. Our Athlete Spotlight celebrates the talented athletes who inspire our climbing community through their achievements, passion, and dedication to the sport. These athletes make Michigan Ice Fest a place to learn, grow,…

The Mountaineering Track at the Michigan Ice Fest is designed for climbers looking to expand their skills beyond the ice and prepare for bigger adventures in the mountains. Through hands-on instruction and guidance from our athletes and guides, participants can build a stronger foundation in essential mountaineering techniques, snow and ice travel, navigation, and moving…

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. This year we will give a preview here as well as having it available at our online store as well as “in person” at the Michigan Ice…

For two years Sue Nott was an instructor for the Michigan Ice Fest teaching our women’s courses.  Unfortunately, Sue was killed while attempting the Infinite Spur on Mt. Foraker in Alaska.   In honor of Sue, Down Wind Sports has created the Sue Nott Scholarship Fund.  The purpose of the scholarship is to promote, inspire, and…

Only a handful of climbers are worthy of the label “legend” but certainly John Roskelley is one of them.  We are so excited to announce that John will be making a return trip to present at Ice Fest! John will be presenting his new film Nanda Devi: The Tragic Expedition 50 Years Later, during Thursday…