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Happening this weekend: Nipigon Ice Fest 2012

Explore Magazine

March 1, 2012

Climbers and non-climbers alike are welcomed this weekend at the Nipigon Ice Fest. There will be clinics for climbers at all skill levels, including at the introductory level for people who want to climb for the first time.

Credit: Nipigon Ice Fest

When: March 2-4, 2012
Where: Nipigon, ON (also neighbouring climbing communites of Orient Bay, Paradice and Kama Bay)

Climbers and non-climbers alike are welcomed this weekend at the Nipigon Ice Fest. There will be clinics for climbers at all skill levels, including at the introductory level for people who want to climb for the first time. Other featured events include gear swaps, presentations and raffles.

More info on the Nipigon Ice Fest website.

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