Not going to lie. This year Ice fest has been challenging logistically speaking and we have been working non stop to provide a great experience for everyone. Due to seen and unseen circumstances, there have been several changes that we have had to make to the upcoming festival. Please take a look and we will do our best to keep everyone informed.
Clinic Changes
Due to several athletes not being able to make it to this year’s event the following changes have been made to the clinic schedule.
*Intermediate Ice with David Allfrey is now being taught by CAMP Athlete Nate Smith
*Will Gadd Avalanche Clinic is now being taught by Arc Teryx Athlete Mark Smiley
Presentation Schedule Changes
Wednesday
8pm Alex Hansen
Thursday
7pm Alan Rousseau & Jackson Marvel
8pm Kitty Calhoun
Friday
5pm The Alpinist
7pm Sam Elias/Cam Maier Cities to Crag Tour
8pm Anna Pfaff & Andres Marin
Saturday
7pm Mark Synnott
8pm Jim Donini
Mountain Book Changes
Due to author cancelations Kelly Cordes, Brandon Pullan, Will Gadd and James Mills will not be able to attend. We will still have Jim Donini signing, The Tower, Mark Synnott signing The Third Pole, & The Impossible Climb. Matt Abbotts and Bill Thompson will be signing A Rock Climbers Guide to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan & An Ice Climbers Guide to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Athlete Changes
Due to a variety of circumstances the following athletes will not be in attendance this year:
Will Gadd
David Alfrey
Kelly Cordes
Vince Anderson
Sarah Hueniken
Aaron Mulkey
Nate Sacket
Jim Shimberg
Phil Henderson