Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers the most varied ice climbing terrain in the Midwest. From steep pillars, to the slabbier sheets of ice on Grand Island. Add in super cold temperatures with bulletproof ice, and Munising is a premier area for testing new equipment.

New this year to the Michigan Ice Fest is a full service Petzl Demo Center featuring all of the amazing ice tools and crampon products for the beginner to World Cup level ice climbing equipment. Our extensive demo line allows visiting climbers to experience a variety of products in a variety of conditions.

Stop by Down Wind Sports in Munising where you can select from a wide variety of Petzl equipment, and test the gear in a spectacular climbing setting!  Love the gear?  You can apply your one time rental fee towards the purchase of the Petzl gear!