WINONA, Min. – Now in its sixth year and expanded, the Winona Ice Park awaits new adventurers a few more weeks until the spring thaw. Icefalls, which can be dangerous, are trimmed regularly. It’s a workout to get there.  either a hike up from Holtziger Lodge, treacherous in of itself, or over from Garvin Heights Road. How intrepid are ypu?

Earlier: Climbers find Winona ice park a winter alt

Blufftop crown. Almost 600 feet above Winona, the Park Department’s ice park reigns. Image: Steve Lunde