![CLIMB ON — Despite bruised shins and jelly limbs, I (climbing on the right) reached the top of this 70-foot ice formation — affectionately named “The Dryer Hose” — with several words of encouragement and a few breaks. While physical strength is a must to reach the top, the mental roadblocks were much more complicated to conquer as I clung to the face of the ice.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/336188927_1262501574346677_783974466643923029_n-675x900.jpg)
Opinion — Ice climbing and the reward of perseverance
Andie Balenger
• March 21, 2023
![ADRENALINE — Vaughn heading down the static line to scope the route. This was the rope that I hung on while the others climbed.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5_1.11.1-900x506.jpg)
Opinion — Ice climbing and the cold, cutting edge
Fischer Genau
• February 15, 2023
![Photo courtesy of Paul Mcsorley
PRO CLIMBING— An ice climber takes a breath during an ice climb in Munising, Michigan. January through March are typically the best times to ice climb in the U.P.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/149790535_121654116468092_6197642468647598538_n-1024x682.jpg)
A moment with pro ice climber Paul Mcsorley
Peter Smedley
• February 18, 2021
![Photo courtesy of David Hixenbaugh
COLD CLIMBING— RE253, intro to ice climbing is offered twice a year during the winter semester. Students travel to Munising and learn how to ice climb in the field.
COLD CLIMBING-- RE253, intro to ice climbing is offered twice a year during the winter semester. Students travel to Munising and learn how to ice climb in the field.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ice-climbing-course.png)
Ice climbing course keeps students active in chilling winter
Sophia Huhta
• February 17, 2021
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