Aaron Mulkey
“Down the Rabbit Hole in Alaska”
Aaron Mulkey takes you on a summer ice climbing trip to Alaska’s Matanuska Glacier with the goal of exploring and climbing deep glacier moulins. It’s all the fun parts of ice climbing without the cold and suffering. While surface temperatures hovered in the 40–50°F range, the environment changed dramatically once they descended deep into the glacier. The biggest challenge was simply finding the moulins and navigating the massive, maze-like glacier, where scale and complexity make route finding anything but straightforward. The reward came from dropping into the hidden interior of the glacier itself and then climbing incredibly steep brilliant blue ice for nearly 200ft.
Ryan Griffiths
A Bozeman-based climber and mountain guide shares his Piolet d’Or-winning ascent of Kaquar Kangri.
Will Gadd
Presentation: “Send and Survive”
Will Gadd is one of the most accomplished and influential ice climbers of our time. Known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on ice, mixed terrain, and in the mountains, Will’s career spans groundbreaking first ascents, world records, and bold expeditions across the globe. From climbing the frozen floodgates of Niagara Falls to exploring rarely touched ice in the Canadian Rockies, he’s built a reputation on creativity, precision, and relentless curiosity.
Beyond his achievements on the sharp end, Will is a passionate educator and storyteller. As a speaker and athlete, Will brings humor, humility, and decades of hard-earned wisdom to every audience.
We’re excited to welcome him to the Wyoming Ice Festival, where his experience, energy, and love for all things ice continue to inspire climbers around the world.
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