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Ice Conditions Report 1-12-26
This past week saw warmer than expected temperatures in the Munising area and two days of mixed precepitation putting a high volume of water into the system. This inturn made many of the areas climbs unclimbable. Lots of reports coming in of folks scouting around the front and backcountry looking for climbable ice. The ice…
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Last Chance For Alpinist Magazine Deal!
We are absolutely stoked to announce that Alpinist Magazine has returned as the Official Media Sponsor of the 2026 Michigan Ice Fest! You only have a few weeks to cash in on a special subscription rate for Alpinist Magazine! Alpinist is an archival-quality, quarterly publication dedicated to the art of ascent in its most powerful manifestations, presenting…
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RAB Presents: Ice Fest is for Lovers Speed Dating!
Ice Fest is for Lovers and finding climbing partners! Join our friends at RAB during this fun “Speed Dating Social” where participants can meet possible interests/climbing partners, organized in a quick-fire format. Our Speed dating helps alleviate any nerves and takes the pressure off having to maintain a conversation with one person all evening. Participants will gather…
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Ice Conditions Report 1-5-26
Well knock on wood as we are 36 days out from the festival and early season ice could not be better! Lots of reports have been coming in from the backcountry and many of the areas classic pillars are in! Sweet Mother Moses, & The Good, The Bad and The Ugly are in and have…
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Coffee Talk- The Legendary X-Dream: How the best got better.
Thursday 9am- The Legendary X-Dream: How the best got better. Come take a deep dive with the C.A.M.P. team and learn all about the new hotness that is the X-Dream. The X-Dream has been updated to increase the performance, versatility and possibilities for customization on what is already the best performing and most versatile ice…
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Better Than New- Patagonia Worn Wear Small Repairs At Ice Fest!
Gear torn up and looking ragged? Patagonia’s WornWear is coming back to the Michigan Ice Fest! Bring your busted gear (any brand will do) and we’ll do our best to patch you up right. We’ll be patching minor holes and doing minor zipper repair at the Patagonia booth at Ice Fest Headquarters throughout the weekend.…
