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Michigan Ice Fest 2025

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January 13, 2025

From: Michigan Ice Fest

Join the family, We've said for years that the Michigan Ice Fest is like a family reunion. Whether you're brand new to climbing, or have been coming to Munising for more than 30 years, you're part of something bigger here. With classes taught by the best ice climbers in the world, evening presentations to inspire you in your next adventure, and the unequaled beauty of the ice in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, this is an event for everyone. We hope you'll join us this year, and become part of our Ice Fest family.

Schedule Of Events

February 11, 2025

5 PM : Community Center : Headquarters Opens!
9 PM : Community Center : Headquarters Closes

February 12, 2025

7 AM : Community Center - Gear Check Out Opens
5 PM : Sand Point - Last bus to Headquarters
6 PM : Community Center - All Gear Must Be Returned
9 PM : Community Center - Headquarters Closes
9 PM : The Barge Inn - Climber's After Party

February 13, 2025

7 AM : Community Center - Gear Check Out Opens
9 AM : Gallery Coffee - Coffee Talk : Adventurtle
10AM : 3 PM : Curtains Demo Area - Walk Up Climbing at the Curtains
4 PM : Guides Center - Aprês Climb with Detroit Outdoors
5 PM : Sand Point - Last bus to Headquarters
6 PM : Community Center - All Gear Must Be Returned
7 PM : Mather Auditorium - Presentation : Angela Vanwiemeersch, Presented by Rab
8 PM : Mather Auditorium - Presentation : Marcus Garcia, Presented by Lowa
9 PM : Mather Auditorium - Legendary Gear Raffle pt. 1
9 PM : Gallery Coffee - Climber's After Party featuring music from the Union Suits

February 14, 2025

7 AM : Community Center - Gear Check Out Opens
8 AM : Gallery Coffee - Coffee Talk : Drew Hulsey Every Body Climbs
9 AM : Gallery Coffee - Coffee Talk : The Access Fund
10AM : 3 PM : Curtains Demo Area - Walk Up Climbing at the Curtains
12 PM : La Sportiva Booth - LA SPORTIVA BOOT & CRAMPON FITTING
12 PM : Headquarters - Climbing Gear Crafts
1 PM : Community Center - Mobility Clinic with Upward Mobility (preregister at Upward Mobility Booth)
3 PM : Community Center - Discussion: Responsibility to create safety and inclusion in the outdoors
4 PM : Guides Center - Ice Fest is for Lovers Social Featuring Climber Speed Dating & palm reeding
5 PM : Sand Point - Last bus to Headquarters
6 PM : Community Center- All Gear Must Be Returned
6 PM : Mather Auditorium Film - Bellissimo w/ Kevin Lindlau
7 PM : Mather Auditorium - Allie Oaks/Kelsey Rex Presented by LaSportiva
8 PM : Mather Auditorium - Tim Emmett Presented by Mountain Hardwear
9 PM : Mather Auditorium - Legendary Gear Raffle pt. 2
9 PM : East Channel Brewing - Ice Fest Street Party

February 15, 2025

6 AM : Community Center - Remote Route Challenge Start
7 AM : Community Center - Gear Check Out Opens
8 AM : Gallery Coffee - Coffee Talk : Jeannette Stawski, Inspiring Leadership in Uncertain Times
9 AM : Gallery Coffee - Coffee Talk : Ice Climbers of Starved Rock Film
10 AM : Gallery Coffee - WOMEN'S + GENDER EXPANSIVE CLIMBERS MEET UP
10AM : 3 PM : Curtains Demo Area - Walk Up Climbing at the Curtains
12 PM : Headquarters - Climbing Gear Crafts
12 PM : La Sportiva Booth - LA SPORTIVA BOOT & CRAMPON FITTING
3 PM : Headquarters - GYM to JOB workshop
4 PM : Guides Center - Mountain Books Signing
4 PM : Headquarters - Mobility Clinic with Upward Mobility Fitness
5 PM : Sand Point - Last bus to Headquarters
5 PM : Guides Center - Brats & Beers Party with the Upper Peninsula Climber's Coalition
6 PM : Community Center - All Gear Must Be Returned
6 PM : Mather Auditorium Film - Ephemeral w/ Jeff Mercier
7 PM : Mather Auditorium - Andres Marin Presented by The North Face
8 PM : Mather Auditorium - Jack Tackle Presented by Michigan Ice Fest
9 PM : Mather Auditorium - Legendary Gear Raffle pt. 3
9 PM : Gallery Coffee Company - Chris Kalous Dance Party Featuring music by The Wayouts

February 16, 2025

7 AM : Community Center - Gear Check Out Opens
10AM : 1PM Curtains Demo Area - Walk Up Climbing at the Curtains
10 AM : Guides Center - American Alpine Club Membership Raffle
3 PM : Sand Point - Last bus to Headquarters
3 PM : Community Center - All Gear Must Be Returned
4 PM : Community Center - Ice Fest Headquarters Closes

Date : February 12-16, 2025

Location : Various Venues In Munising, MI

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