Without a doubt, this year we will have some of the strongest male and female mixed climbers in the world at Ice Fest. Are you interested in improving your skill set? Sign up for our Mixed Climbing Clinic and get ready to take your climbing to the next level! Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore does not…

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…

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…

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…

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…