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2026 Gear Preview- Sterling VR Eco Rope
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! VR ECO ROPE VR ECO ROPE T he Sterling VR…
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Thursday Night Presentation- Matthieu Maynadier Meru
Join Matthieu Maynadier on the mainstage for the showing of, MERU – The Ascent of the Goldfish“, documenting the first ascent of the Meru South Face in India. Matthieu Maynadier Born and raised in the Southern French Alps, Mathieu has always had the mountains as a constant reference point. His first experiences came in ski…
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Ice Conditions Report 12-1-25
Early heavy snowfall and colder temperatures than we have experienced in the last few years means we are getting a bit of a head start on the season! While not much is currently in at Pictured Rocks it sure is getting close. The seeps in the Marquette area have a bit of ice on them…
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2026 Gear Preview- Petzl Sirocco
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…
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Coffee Talk- FARMING ICE: BUILDING THE UP’S FIRST MAN MADE ICE PARK
Our popular AM Coffee Talk programs are an opportunity where we invite Ice Fest participants to come in and start their day with a delicious cup of coffee, at Gallery Coffee Company, and learn about hot topics and current issues in the climbing world. All of our presentations start at 8AM & 9AM and are…
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Saturday Evening Presenations!
At this year’s Michigan Ice Fest, Saturday’s presentations promise to be a highlight as legendary climbers Mark Wilford and Conrad Anker take the stage. A long time supporter of our event, Wilford is known for his bold, minimalist style and decades of groundbreaking ascents—brings a wealth of hard-earned wisdom and stories from some of the…
