Ice Conditions
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Michigan Ice Fest- Home of the Ice Conditions Report
Read more: Michigan Ice Fest- Home of the Ice Conditions ReportWith snow in the forecast it is time to fire up our Ice Conditions report. Who will be the first to get on some U.P. ice this season. This friendly competition between Keweenaw and Marquette climbers usually comes down to the minute so we will see who documents the first sticks of the 23/24 season!…
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Ice Conditions Report 04-10-23
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 04-10-23We’re hanging in there! The last week has brought a big change to the weather. It’s definitely more springlike than it was last winter with many of the more exposed climbs taking a beating in the warm temps. The seeps are still holding up and, while they will be wet, should be climbable for a…
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Ice Conditions Report 04-03-23
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 04-03-23April ice is nice! Winter is still holding on. We’ve gotten some fresh snow and plenty of cold to keep many of the ice climbs in great shape. Things are looking good for this week, but please use caution and remember that spring conditions can deteriorate quickly. The backcountry climbs, many of which are exposed…
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Ice Conditions Report 3-30-23
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 3-30-23As March come to a close, we’re happy to say that the ice climbing is still good in Munising! Consistent cold nights has some climbs growing and looking better than they have all season. Don’t miss your chance for some amazing spring climbing. The forecast looks like we’ll get at least another week or two!…
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Ice Conditions Report 3-27-23
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 3-27-23We’re still going strong! It might officially be spring, but it’s still Ice Season in the U.P. Warm days and cold overnight temps are keeping most of our climbs in great late season shape. Lots of spring sunshine is making for soft and wet conditions in the afternoons on climbs along the lakeshore with more…
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Ice Conditions Report 3-20-23
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 3-20-23Happy Spring Everyone! One of the unique characteristics of ice climbing at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is that may of the climbs are not exposed to the sun making them safe to climb well into spring! Longer days, warmer temperatures and of course, hero ice make March and April our favorite times to climb ice!…
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Ice Conditions Report 3-13-23
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 3-13-23Our winter conditions continue to keep rolling in with snow and cold temperatures which provided some of the best ice conditions we have had all winter long! Relatively speaking, this past weekend was pretty quite as far a visiting climbers so if you are thinking of coming up next weekend you should have your pick…
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Ice Conditions Report 3-6-23 New Climb Found!
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 3-6-23 New Climb Found!The Munising area saw lots of action this past weekend with visiting climbers finding fat mid/late season conditions! On their day off, some of the Michigan Ice Fest Guides hit some of the PRNL Classics during a rare bluebird weekend! For those interested and competent to climb out over the lake, Dairyland is in amazing…
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Ice Conditions Report 2-27-23- It’s Good!
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 2-27-23- It’s Good!This past weekend the Park seemed a bit quite, but the climbers who did come up were treated to some of the best ice of the season! Cold overnight temps and warmer days has our ice looking really good and it is setting up to be a banner spring. Virtually all climbs are in and…
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Ice Conditions Report 2-20-23
Read more: Ice Conditions Report 2-20-23Now that the dust has somewhat settled from Ice Fest it is time to get back to our conditions report! Immediately after the fest we experienced a warm up and thought for sure that we would loose some of our pillars. The good news is that our normal winter temperatures have returned and the ice…