It appears to be a potential season to access Grand Island so that is the plan! If ice conditions on the bay are unstable, we will have a plan B on the lakeshore. Snowmobile out and back.
Must have own equipment, one season of ice climbing, ablity to climb WI3, ablity to rappel, ablity to walk 5 miles one way (not planned, but just in case)
See below for trip details and gear list:
DATES
SUNDAY/MON FEB 16TH/17TH
(this is the cost for one day, but you can sign up for both here)
COST: $165/person
GUIDE RATIO 6-2
WE WILL COVER
Ice climbing movement, anchor systems, top and bottom managed sites, rapelling and lots of climbing on Grand Island Munising Bay.
LOCATION: Trout Bay/Grand Island meet at Ferry Crossing just west of Munising.
TIMEFRAME: All day event 8am-6pm .
Participants will cover their own food and lodging. The cost is for guided climbing and a ride to and back from the climbs.
EQUIPMENT LIST
Rentals available for ice climbing equipment if needed
Mountaineering boots, warm. Potential for arctic temps
Ice Axes
Crampons
Belay parka down jacket
Wind proof shell jacket and pants
Mittens/Gloves: two pair
Fleece second layer
Crampons
Ice Axes
Helmet
Harness
Caribiners: 2 locking, 2 non locking
24-inch sling/runner (nylon pref)
16 foot cordalette (6mil cord)
Food/water for the day
Backpack
Headlamp
CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS 810-433-3304