Ice Conditions Report- Grand Island 3-6-15

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With bluebird skies, part of the Michigan Ice Fest staff spent the day circumnavigating the island scouting and climbing some beautiful ice.  Travel to the island is still good with lake ice holding strong.  With the recent cold but sunny days some of the ice on the west shore is starting to be sun baked.  If you are looking to get on some Grand Island ice, particularly the East Channel or West Shore, I would make the pilgrimage within the next two weeks.  The north side, and the mainland climbs, seldom see the sun so the climbing season is certainly going to last much longer there.  Remember Down wind Sports continues to rent gear so come on up and get after it!  If you are looking for any route beta be sure to give us a call at 906-226-7112

West Shore
West Shore

 

 

Between Gull Point and West Shore
Between Gull Point and West Shore

 

 

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Near Gull Point
Near Gull Point

 

North East Shore
North East Shore

 

Topping out North East Shore
Topping out North East Shore

 

 

 

Endless bouldering North East Shore
Endless bouldering North East Shore