Events
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Full Circle Everest Team to Present!
Read more: Full Circle Everest Team to Present!In May of 2022, a group of climbers made history as the first all Black team to summit Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth. The Full Circle Everest Team represents a zenith in generational perseverance, tenacity and strength. Their expedition has inspired many people around the world and will continue to be a guiding…
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What’s new for 2019!
Read more: What’s new for 2019!Every year we work hard to bring new exciting things to Ice Fest and 2019 is no exception. There is A LOT going on for sure, and we want to make sure you don’t miss a thing. One way to find out about all of the exciting opportunities as we add them is to…
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Michigan Ice Fest Recap 2014
Read more: Michigan Ice Fest Recap 2014The 2014 Michigan Ice Fest is in the books and 411 participants ascended on Munising Michigan for what has been the best ice conditions we have seen in decades! Climbers from ten different states, and two different countries were represented this year with participants coming to enjoy the camaraderie of Midwest climbers and the chance to climb the…
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Welcome Asolo To The Michigan Ice Fest!
Read more: Welcome Asolo To The Michigan Ice Fest!Asolo, the leading manufacturer of mountain boots, and the organizers of the Michigan Ice Fest are pleased to announce its collaboration with this years Ice Fest demo! Having never had a presence at the festival, this year climbers from all over the Midwest will be able to test out the Asolo ice climbing boots and give…
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Beers With Bill III- Anyone Thirsty?
Read more: Beers With Bill III- Anyone Thirsty?Join us for the third annual “Participants Slide Show: Beers with Bill III ”- while enjoying a tasty beverage of your choice with our own Bill Thompson of Down Wind Sports, Thursday evening at Sydney’s. The idea is to have everyone submit their favorite ice climbing photos and Bill will put them together in…
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La Sportiva New Title Sponsor!
Read more: La Sportiva New Title Sponsor!We are so excited to announce that the Michigan Ice Fest now has a Title Sponsor- La Sportiva! Not only do they make incredible climbing gear and clothing, they were the first climbing manufacturer to come to our event back in the days where there were only a handful of participants at the event. Back…
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Sue Nott Scholarship Available!
Read more: Sue Nott Scholarship Available!We all wished that we were introduced to the sport of ice climbing at a younger age……right? Are there any young women in your life you’d like to give that gift to? The Michigan Ice Fest is proud to offer an amazing opportunity for young women between the ages of 9-17 to be introduced to…
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Gold Level Sponsor Patagonia Signs On- Kelly Cordes To Return To Ice Fest
Read more: Gold Level Sponsor Patagonia Signs On- Kelly Cordes To Return To Ice FestWe are so proud to announce that industry leader Patagonia has signed on as a Gold Level sponsor for the 2014 Michigan Ice Fest! This year the folks at Patagonia are graciously sending Ice Fest favorite Kelly Cordes! Over the last 20 years, Colorado climber Kelly Cordes’s passion for climbing has blended seamlessly with a frugal lifestyle,…
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Gold Sponsor Black Diamond Sends Pete Tapley To This Years Ice Fest!
Read more: Gold Sponsor Black Diamond Sends Pete Tapley To This Years Ice Fest!Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment, Pete comes to us from Bozeman, MT, where he works year-round as a professional mountain guide. His climbing career stretches back to the late eighties, and has been punctuated with numerous standard-bearing first ascents. While preferring to consider himself an all arounder, he sheepishly confesses that, “I have to admit,…
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Michigan Ice Fest 2014 Lineup Starting To Take Shape!
Read more: Michigan Ice Fest 2014 Lineup Starting To Take Shape!Just got word that Gold sponsor Black Diamond has signed Pete Tapley to present and instruct at this years fest! Look for a more detailed bio for Pete coming soon! PETE TAPLEY Pete offers a unique blend of skills that cover not only all aspects of mountain life, but also a distinctive and highly effective…