Graham is: A professional climber, a Piolet D’Or Recipient, a community leader, a vocal climate activist, the president of the American Alpine Club, the lead of the Protect Our Winters CLIMB athlete alliance, soon to be award winning author and finally a Michigan Ice Fest athlete/presenter! He is also simply a mountain lover striving for…

Michigan Ice Fest is proud to announce that after a long absence, Josh Wharton is returning to the 2024 Michigan Ice Fest!  We are so fortunate to have our Gold Level Sponsor Patagonia sending Josh to the event! Josh grew up in the woods of southern New Hampshire; exploring, fishing and riding his bike. In…

The Michigan Ice Fest staff have been climbing in these socks for the past decade and we absolutely love them!  Why you may ask? First of all after several seasons with the same pair they hold their shape and don’t stretch out at all. Being a merino wool, they are super comfy, warm, and after days out…