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…
Have you ever tried a set of Nomic tools? The Nomics just happen to be one of our best selling ice axes and for good reason. These tools just kill it on the ice! No reason to take our word for it- for years Petzl has been very generous by providing crampons, ice axes, helmets, and…
What helmet do the top climbers in the world wear? Best to ask Will Mayo who has just been crushing it whether he is on rock or ice. “Well, first, it conceals my receding hairline (joke). Honestly, I would have died long ago if it wasn’t for my helmet. I admit I don’t wear a…
Haven’t had a chance to fondle these beautiful screws? Now is your chance- head on over to the Petzl booth at Ice Fest headquarters and talk to the Petzl rep and Munising Ice Pioneer James Loveridge to get the lowdown! The Petzl Lazer Speed Light ice screws are ultra-light and reduces every possible gram of…
In years past sharpening an ice screw was either super expensive or incredibly time consuming…..not anymore! FINALLY- Petzl has introduced a light, compact, hold in your hand, tool for sharpening any ice screw. The Lim’ice fits neatly in the palm of your hand and is the roughly the size of an electric razor . The tool consists…
For years Petzl has been very generous by providing crampons, ice axes, helmets, and harnesses to make sure our demo is a huge success. Petzl, like our other Gold Sponsors, has also sent amazing prizes for the Saturday evening raffle. Another opportunity for participants is to “pick the brains” of the manufacturers reps that will…
It has come to our attention that the adjustment system of the GRIPREST (the lower hand rest at the bottom of the handle) on the 2010 NOMIC (U21 2) and ERGO (U22) in some cases may not stay fixed in the desired size position. This issue concerns NOMIC and ERGO ice tools with serial numbers…