Much like the rest of the Midwest, the Upper Peninsula was just hammered with a holiday ‘Cyclone Bomb” which dumped nearly 24 inches of snow in the Munising area. The tree are blanketed in snow, some trees came down over trails, and the backcountry access will be through some deep drifts. We did run into an Indiana climber yesterday who boot packed out to Sweet Mother Moses so the Lakeshore trail is somewhat packed that far! Contined cold temperature have healed up many of the higher flow climbs after last weeks warm weather. All in all we are very thankful for the current ice climbing conditions!
We hope our extended Ice Fest Family has a wonderful holiday season and that you are able to get out with friends and family for some outdoor fun. If you are planning to come up this holiday week here is a quick update on a few of the front country climbs.
At Michigan Ice we take pride in being your go to site for current ice climbing conditions for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore as well as climbs throughout the Upper Peninsula. Planning a trip to Pictured Rocks? We have you covered for all the latest snow and ice conditions on all of your favorite climbs. We also offer a full guide service and are currently booking guided ice climbing trips for the 25/26 season! Check back often for updates, pictures, and trip reports!
The Michigan Ice fest Guides have openings if you or a group would like a specialized guided trip of the park or if you are just in need of some rentals remember our store is located at 112 Elm in Munising and are now open all weekend long! Looking to rent gear? If your group needs to rent gear Down Wind Sports in Munising offers ice gear rentals. Check out the rental details here!
BEFORE MAKING THE LONG DRIVE UP– please call Down Wind Sports for up to the minute conditions: 906-387-8020. Please remember that just because a conditions report says that a particular climb is “in”, each individual is ultimately responsible for making his/her own climbing decisions
Just look at this forecast! Looks like we will continue to have amazing weather for the next 7 days. Look for a full conditions report Monday!
