Ice Climbing Sandstone Minnesota
In Sandstone, Minnesota there's an ice climbing park.
Farmed ice, flooding the old quarry walls of the park provide an icy playground for adventure lovers.
Farmed ice, flooding the old quarry walls of the park provide an icy playground for adventure lovers.
Minnesota’s First Ice Park
In the past few years plumbing and piping for sprinkler heads have been installed above the cliffs in Robinson Park. The farmed ice draws in climbers from across the United States and has become a destination spot for many seeking frozen walls of ice.
With the support of the city of Sandstone, volunteer climbers were organized by the Minnesota Climbers Association to install the water supply system for the ice. The plumbing is hooked into the city's water lines.
With the support of the city of Sandstone, volunteer climbers were organized by the Minnesota Climbers Association to install the water supply system for the ice. The plumbing is hooked into the city's water lines.
Sandstone Ice Festival
The Sandstone Ice Festival started back in 2004, helping to open the park to the climbing community. The festival was organized to help promote ice and to bring some positive recognition to the community.
After 14 years the festival continues bring tourism to Sandstone.
After 14 years the festival continues bring tourism to Sandstone.
Ice Climbing in Robinson Park Quarry
Sandstone MN Ice Park
The Robinson Park is open to the public for climbing year round, the Ice climbing starts in early December (or when it’s cold enough) and the Ice Festival happens January 6,7,8 – 2019.
Climbing options include sport routes, trad routes and bouldering – ice climbing, and “mixed” rock and ice climbs. Routes range from 60 to 90 feet in height.
Robinson Quarry Ice Park
Special recognition for the success of the Ice Park belongs to the City of Sandstone, the Minnesota Climbers Association, and the volunteer climbers who helped to make the dream come true.
For more information please contact the Sandstone Visitors Board
Getting to Sandstone Ice Park
Located just off interstate highway 35, roughly half way between the Twin Cities and Duluth.
- Follow highway 123 through town.
- turn left on Old Wagon Road just before you cross the Kettle River.
Accommodations near Sandstone MN
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Hotels in Hinckley Minnesota are only 10 minutes for the Sandstone Ice Park. Camping is also available in Robinson Park for a small fee.
For questions about climbing in Robinson Park call Hard Water Sports 651 302-1774.
