COMING OCTOBER 2026

WILD ICE

The Complete Skater’s Guide to Frozen Lakes and Other Bodies of Water

A practical guide for skaters who want to understand natural ice, assess changing conditions, prepare properly and plan their own wild ice adventures.

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Be the first to know when WILD ICE launches and get access to the introductory launch price.

Wild ice skating looks effortless from the outside. The reality is that finding good ice, understanding what you’re looking at and knowing when to turn around takes knowledge.

WILD ICE brings that process together in one place — specifically for skaters.

Wild ice skating looks effortless from the outside. The reality is that finding good ice, understanding what you’re looking at and knowing when to turn around takes knowledge.

WILD ICE brings that process together in one place — specifically for skaters.

Inside WILD ICE

How natural ice forms and how to recognise different ice types

How to assess conditions before and during a skate

Cracks, changing ice and warning signs

Equipment, clothing and self-rescue

How to research potential wild ice and read condition information

How to plan your first real wild ice adventure

Written for skaters approaching natural ice for the first time — and for anyone who has already skated outdoors but wants to understand it properly.

About Michaela

I’ve spent years skating natural ice around the world and learning from experienced wild ice skaters and instructors. I kept looking for one resource that brought together the science, equipment, condition reading and practical decision-making specifically for skaters. I couldn’t find it — so I’m creating it.

About Michaela

Be the first on the ice.

Join early access and I’ll let you know as soon as WILD ICE is ready — including the introductory launch price.

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