ice climbing

Michigan's climate is changing, meaning winters will include more rain and mud, less snow and ice. That's a threat to time-honored traditions such as ice fishing, dog sledding, cross-country skiiing, snowmobiling, and playing in the snow.

Climbing has exploded in popularity from a niche outdoor activity into a mainstream fitness option. As it has, groups like Send Friends have popped up to make gyms, crags, and ice pillars friendlier to new women and nonbinary climbers. Listen to a first time ice climber's experience joining the group at a unique venue offering 72 feet of elevation on artificial ice.

US bans Russian oil imports. Two Lansing independent bookstores offer an alternative selection. Exploring Michigan's budding ice climbing scene. A recent University of Michigan study shows EVs emit less than ICEs.

There are many ways to make the most of winter in Michigan, but how about climbing frozen waterfalls? Just ask Angela VanWiemeersch and Sasha DiGiulian…

Last week it was 50 degrees in many parts of the state. This week it’s freezing. But in the Upper Peninsula, freezing is a good thing for certain…

The Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore is a special place for Midwestern ice climbing. Every February, hundreds of climbers meet in Munising for Michigan…