2024-25 Ice Climbing Festivals: Your Ultimate Guide

Ice climbing festivals are a fantastic way to join the incredible ice climbing community, sharpen your skills, and learn about the climbing landscape. From beginner-friendly workshops to advanced clinics, these festivals offer something for every level of climber. I also love the downtime at the festivals; speaking with other climbers, attending the socials, listening to […]
Ontario Climbing

The map below shows a very high level overview of climbing in Ontario. This page is meant as an additional supplement to the websites like the Crag and Mountain Project, which list the crags, routes, grades, and beta across Ontario, and the Ontario Alliance of Climbers, who lists the crag status (i.e., whether climbing is […]
Climb Onsight Attends Michigan Ice Fest

On a mild day in the year of February 2024, I traveled to Munising, Michigan to conquer the ice. Around one thousand people traveled to the Michigan Ice Festival to partake in ice climbing, meet fellow climbers, reconnect with friends, and be awed by the big names in the industry. I loaded my car, […]
Shaun Parent Taught Me How To Develop a Route In Northern Ontario

Climb Onsight met with Shaun Parent, “Father and Pioneer of Rock and Ice Climbing in Northern Ontario,” to learn how he has developed routes across Northern Ontario.
I Met A Guide Who Walked Into A Volcano

Climb Onsight visited Frederick Schuett, the owner of ONE AXE Pursuits, to discuss his explorations of cliffs, frozen waterfalls, mountains, and volcanoes around the world.