The Matanuska Glacier as viewed from Mt. Wickersham.

Photo by Wayne Todd.

Stuart Parks and Brad Gessner ski from base camp, Wrangell Mountains.

Photo by Wayne Todd.

Willy Hersman leads his entourage on the classic MCA Portage to Whittier trip which may have great weather and wonderful vistas.

Photo by Wayne Todd.

Bird Peak from Esbay Peak. Chugach State Park.

Photo by Wayne Todd.

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MCA Training   >   Ice Climbing Festival

The MCA's Ice Climbing Festival is held every year on the last weekend in September or the first weekend in October. It is held at the Matanuska Glacier Park at Mile 102 on the Glenn Highway.

Cory Hinds shows fine climbing form. Photo © Wayne Todd Robert Kaye swings a tool and gesticulates. Photo © Wayne Todd Climbers enjoy the ice and sun on the Matanuska Glacier. Photo © Wayne Todd A climber picks his way up a steep glacier wall. Photo © Wayne Todd
Cory Hinds works on a difficult overhang. Photo © Wayne Todd Climbers disperse across the face of Matanuska Glacier. Photo © Wayne Todd Stan Olsen demonstrates climbing technique. Photo © Wayne Todd Tom Choate (the Goat) cuts his birthday cake with an ice tool. The ice tool was removed from the table with difficulty. Photo © Wayne Todd
A climber ascends an ice arete. Photo © Wayne Todd So many ice aretes to climb. Photo © Wayne Todd A climber ascends a steep wall as a belay keeps him safe on the Matanuska Glacier. Photo © Wayne Todd A climber ascends toward the mottled sun. Photo © Wayne Todd

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