Valdez Ice Climbing Festival

Valdez Ice Fest - Presidents' Day Weekend

Ice climber at the Valdez Ice Climbing Festival — The Valdez Ice Climbing Festival in action - even at the advent of digital photography.

Frozen waterfalls have drawn ice climbers from around the world to Valdez, Alaska for this unique and festive occasion.

Click over to the official Valdez Ice Fest website for information on climbing, viewing, volunteering and sponsoring.

Climbing Information

Travel and Lodging Information

Traveler's Guide to Valdez, Alaska

For Inspiration

Blue Obsession Movie from Alan Gordon on Vimeo.

Past Valdez Ice Fest Slideshows