Michigan has no real mountains. Climbers typically call it “fly-over” country. But in winter, it’s legitimately amazing. Michigan has steep walls of ice, unclimbed lines, overhanging curtains, and aesthetic pillars. And the oft-forgotten Great Lakes state also hosts one of winter’s best climber parties and chances to take classes and demo free gear surrounded by […]
Archives for February 2016
Ski-Mo For The Rest of Us
For climbers and downhill or backcountry skiers, the rise in popularity of spandex-and-lycra clad Ski Mountaineers may be a little baffling. Why are the mountains filling up with events, races, and racers that look like a Tour de France convention got lost? Most of us could actually learn a thing or two (or ten) from […]
