Our V-Thread Clinic will help you to master the essential technique of creating secure V-threads for rappelling and belaying in ice terrain. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the step-by-step process, ensuring you develop confidence and safety in this critical ice climbing skill. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this…

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! Black Diamond Infinity Cord Compact, Lightweight, and easy to untie,…

Who are you going to hang with at Ice Fest? One of the unique qualities of the Michigan Ice Fest is the caliber of athletes that attend each year and 2026 will be no exception. You will find them teaching clinics, signing memorbila at the Mountain Books Program, giving presentations, dancing at an after party…

The Michigan Ice Fest has had a long standing theme “Ice Fest is for Lovers,” as our event usually falls on Valentines weekend. The festival has an amazing record of many marriages and relationships coming out of the event. Once again this year RAB will be hosting a speed dating social to help facilitate partner…

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! Challenger 28 Backpack The Challenger 28 is built for the…

We are super excited about this one! This will be Matt’s first venture into our Ice Fest world and we are stoked he will be sharing the mainstage with Jesse Huey for a presentation! A natural explorer, Matt Segal, has an innate ability for finding rugged, obscure places around the world to establish difficult trad…