Ice Festival Events

Ice Fest Up-date

Sandstone Ice Festival Events Schedule

Thursday 12/6:

All Day: Sandstone Ice Festival set-up. 3:00 Organizers safety meeting.

5:00 till ? dinner and drinks at the Gas Light for organizers, sponsors, the hungry and the thirsty. Robinson Quarry open for camping.

Friday12/7:

Ice climbing clinics and gear demos 12-3 in Robinson Quarry ice park. Because of the big success of the past two ice festivals, a third day of clinics and ice climbing gear demos have been added.

7:00 Surly beer tasting at the Gas Light . Surly is the official beer of the Sandstone Ice Fest. Stick around for the show, Bernie King finishes off the night .

Saturday 12/8 :

10:00 - 3:00 Ice Climbing Clinics and gear demos in Robinson Quarry ice park. Winter camping clinics have ben added to this year's ice fest.

3:00-5:00 The Great "SWAP & SWING" grear swap, get some money for your old climbing equipment or snap up a deal. Gather at the main information tent and makes some deals. Clean out your closet and make some cash for your next climb adventure.

5:00 - 7:00 Dinner at the gas light 7:00 *FIREWORKS* across the street from the Gas Light.

8:00 Slideshow---Strolling Through the Death Zone Mike Farris will talk about his climbing experiences on Kangchenjunga, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum II, three of the world's highest peaks. Mike shares his stories about dodging avalanches, helping out with climber rescues, dealing with extreme altitude, and on occasion reaching the summit.

Mike Farris has written two rock climbing guides for Minnesota and Wisconsin and is planning to attempt K2 in 2008.

Sunday 12/9:

10:00 - 3:00 Clinics and gear demos in Robinson quarry ice park. 3:00 park clean-up. 4:00 The "Frozen Kettle" Chili Cook-off and Home Brew Contest, remember to bring a spoon.

Down in the Quarry Gear Demos

Try out the newest climbing equipment, Vertical Endeavors is working with climbing manufacturers to supply the ice festival with a wide variety demo gear. The supplies are limited, so please return the equipment after your climb so others may have a chance. It is also important to remember to shop at Vertical Endeavors and with the other great sponsors, support those who support the Sandstone Ice Festival.

There is a small fee for the dinner at the gas light, camping in the quarry is free. Help support the Sandstone Ice Fest by buying raffle tickets and shopping with our sponsors.

The Sandstone Ice Fest is a community event and would not be possible without the help of a lot of people.

Ice climbing and rock climbing activities imply many hazards which could result in serious injury or death. All participants in these activities must assume responsibility for themselves, their safety and their actions.