Gear and Techniques
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New Nomics and Ergonomics From Petzl!
Read more: New Nomics and Ergonomics From Petzl!Bill and Arni just spent 5 days playing with the new Nomics and Ergonomics in Ouray and we are pretty impressed by the way they swing. Want to find out for yourself? Petzl are generously sending a demo fleet for Ice Fest participants to try. We will also be sending out sets on Karsten Delaps…
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More New Product- See these at Michigan Ice Fest Headquarters!
Read more: More New Product- See these at Michigan Ice Fest Headquarters!During Ice Fest our headquarters is the ultimate “toy shop” that a climber can dream of. From clothing to gear if it is made for ice climbing, you’ll find it here! All of the leading manufacturers will have booths set up displaying and selling the latest and greatest gear with sales representatives on hand…
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Grivel To Celebrate its 200th Anniversary!
Read more: Grivel To Celebrate its 200th Anniversary!Not every gear company can claim that they have a 200 year manufacturing history but Italian innovators Grivel has been doing just that. To celebrate, Grivel is going all out by sending Italian climber Angelika Rainer to instruct and present at this years fest as well as offering an amazing raffle opportunity out of their…
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New Product- See these and more at Michigan Ice Fest Headquarters!
Read more: New Product- See these and more at Michigan Ice Fest Headquarters!During Ice Fest our headquarters is the ultimate “toy shop” that a climber can dream of. From clothing to gear if it is made for ice climbing, you’ll find it here! All of the leading manufacturers will have booths set up displaying and selling the latest and greatest gear with sales representatives on hand…
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Guides Picks- The Best of the Best!
Read more: Guides Picks- The Best of the Best!Our guides spend a lot of time in harsh winter conditions and they rely on their gear to keep them warm and comfortable during the guiding season. If you are coming up to climb this winter season be sure to check out our Guides Picks on the gear and clothing that they choose to use…
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Product Highlight- See These And More At The Michigan Ice Fest Headquarters!
Read more: Product Highlight- See These And More At The Michigan Ice Fest Headquarters!During Ice Fest our headquarters is the ultimate “toy shop” that a climber can dream of. From clothing to gear if it is made for ice climbing, you’ll find it here! All of the leading manufacturers will have booths set up displaying and selling the latest and greatest gear with sales representatives on…
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Rab Neutrino Endurance Jacket Review
Read more: Rab Neutrino Endurance Jacket ReviewTwo years ago the Upper Peninsula experienced one of its coldest winters on record with sub below temperatures and seemingly endless polar winds blowing across a frozen Lake Superior. We spent a good portion of the season actually climbing in our belay parkas attempting to stay warm during long days on the ice. Those bulky…
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Product Highlight- See These Featured Products At Our Vendor Booths!
Read more: Product Highlight- See These Featured Products At Our Vendor Booths!During Ice Fest our headquarters is the ultimate “toy shop” that a climber can dream of. From clothing to gear if it is made for ice climbing, you’ll find it here! All of the leading manufacturers will have booths set up displaying and selling the latest and greatest gear with sales representatives on hand…
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Rab Alpha Direct Jacket Review
Read more: Rab Alpha Direct Jacket ReviewWinters in Upper Michigan are unpredictable. One year, you get so much snow you can’t get out your front door, the next year you can mow your lawn on Christmas. One day you’re climbing ice in a t-shirt and the next you’re shivering on belay wearing every layer you own. The key to comfort in…
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Patagonia Ascensionist Pack
Read more: Patagonia Ascensionist PackWith our store beginning to transition into spring inventory, it is always nice to see new products flowing on to the sales floor that we really don’t have to wait for nice warm weather to use. Fresh out of the box we just unpacked the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack that would make the perfect light weight…