MUNISING, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Michigan Ice Fest is Munising’s largest annual winter event. On Wednesday they kicked off their 34th year.
Ice Fest offers a wide array of hands-on courses, ranging from beginner to expert levels in safety, knot tying, ice tool sharpening, climbing photography, and many more. “We provide an opportunity. People can’t get into the sport very easily so we supply all the clothing, gear, and professional instruction,” said Bill Thompson, coordinator of Michigan Ice Fest. “It makes it really easy for people to come out and try it and hopefully fall in love with it.”
Each night, climbers are welcome to take part in presentations held by experts in the sport from across the world. Social events also take place for climbers to meet other fellow enthusiasts.
The event is sponsored by many companies throughout the industry, bringing in equipment suppliers and organizations from around the world. At the festival’s headquarters in the Munising Community Center, the gymnasium holds any equipment and clothing needed for ice climbing.
Since 1991, Ice Fest continues to grow each year. To find out more, visit michiganicefest.com
