Kona Hills at Michigan Ice Fest 2026: From Showing Up to Building What’s Next
What if world-class ice and mixed climbing didn’t require a long approach into the backcountry? At the Harvey Quarry in Marquette, climbers are experiencing rare, accessible conditions—and Kona Hills in partnership with Cryoculture is helping shape what comes next.
Future Recreational Opportunities: Kona Hills Ice Park
There is a unique opportunity to create an ice park at Kona Hills on the primary rock out cropping along US 41. This rock outcropping is approximately 200ft tall by 200ft wide and offers a wide range of climbing opportunities, naturally. With additional development and infrastructure, there is a wide range of climbing activities that could be facilitated at Kona Hills including ice climbing, mixed climbing, dry-tooling, and even a via ferrata.