Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you guys located?
We are north of Sault Ste. Marie in Batchawana Bay. Our office is at the Batchawana Island View Resort. It takes about 35 minutes to drive to Batchawana Bay from Sault Ste. Marie. You can fly to Sault Ste. Marie from Toronto.

How do I get there?
Fly to Sault Ste. Marie, We can pick you up for a fee, or you can rent a car, or take the bus and they will drop you off.
When in Batchawana Bay take the highway into Batchawana Village. We are at the Batchawana Island View resort and Motel

What About Gear?
Don't worry if you do not have the technical gear. We supply all the technical gear. (See our website for equipment list and rental costs). You bring your warm clothes and we supply the rest.

Do you guys sell Gear?

We carry ice screw, webbing, carabiners and quick draws. We might have a New Rope for sale too.

Where Can We Stay and Where do We Eat?
You have a few choices of where to stay. You can stay in Sault Ste. Marie and drive out for the courses or you can stay in Batchawana Bay at the Batchawana Island View Resort. Call them at 705-882-1515.

They have condo style accomodations and one can rent a 2 bedroom house for family/friends. You can do your own cooking if you choose. Our office is located here and there are great views of the hills where we climb from the suites.

As far as eats - Lynn at the Batchawana Island View makes great home style meals, or you can head to the highway for meals too. She will pack lunches too.

There is a small store in Batch to buy goodies

Are the ICE Climbs Difficult?
We have discovered over 100 climbs of all grades and difficulties. So not too worry there is a climb for everyone. The beginner courses are held on a climb called "TALK ABOUT GOOD". It offers all levels of climbing for the beginners to get to know the ice. There are harder climbs if this is what you want to do.

What about the Rock Climbing?

We take you out to several areas which we have developed along Mile 38 Road. Rock climbs range in difficulty from Grade 5.3 to 5.10 and heights can exceed 150 meters. Area have easy access and excellent views.

How long does a Course last?
We guarantee that you will get lots of climbing while on our course.
On average the beginners climb a minimum of 300 feet in the ICEDAY course.
On other courses we stay out until you have had enough climbing for the day.

Do you guys have Snowmachine Shuttles?

Yes we have 4 snowmachines and 4 sleds to haul a total of 7 climbers to the climbing sites.

Guidebooks to the areas?

We have most if not all of the rock and ice climbing guides to the Lake superior region. If you need Rock or Ice Beta we have it!

We have copies of the Superior Ice guidebook. We have compilation summaries of the rock climbing areas, and are working on the NEW guidebook to both rock and Ice.