Intro to Ice
EDUCATIONAL COURSE
With world-class ice climbing cliffs less than a fifteen-minute walk from the parking areas, MAG’s Intro to Ice Climbing Course will maximize your time amidst the vertical! The course takes place at two different venues – Ousel Falls outside of Big Sky and Hyalite Canyon outside of Bozeman. Our experienced ice climbing guides customize all instruction to each individual’s climbing abilities and experience levels. Ice climbing technique is our focal point, and you will be learning from the pros–then put the climbing lessons into action. Each day will be filled with continual feedback, instruction, and as much climbing as possible. Participants will walk away from this 2-day course with a solid ice climbing foundation–including the safety, knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to enjoy the wild and wonderful sport of ice climbing.
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Ability to identify ice climbing equipment, properly don and check harness, helmet, boots, and crampons
Risk management approaching ice climbs and at the cliff/crag
Belay communications
Climbing knots and hitches
Top-rope anchor placement and setup
Rappel setup and techniques with friction devices
Ice climbing technique up to WI4 with personalized coaching
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Beginners welcome–no experience required!
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Professional climbing guide and instruction
Personal climbing gear (ice climbing boots, crampons, ice tools, harness, helmet)
Group gear (ropes, carabiners, climbing protection, slings, cordelettes, etc.)
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Food, water, transport, lodging
Technical clothing, backpack, etc.
Rescue insurance
Trip insurance
Guide gratuity
Unforeseen expenses from circumstances outside of Montana Alpine Guides’ control
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Please see our Ice Climbing Equipment List for the required equipment for this trip. Technical equipment (ice climbing boots, crampons, ice tools, helmet, and harness) are included in the cost and can be provided. This must be coordinated in advance (especially boot sizes!)
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Please see our Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policies.
COURSE DATES
December 28-29, 2024
January 11-12, 2025
February 1-2, 2025
February 22-23, 2025
COURSE DURATION
2 Days
RATIO
5:1 (Max 10 participants: 2 guides)
Note: With 10 participants, we will have two 5:1 climbing teams
COST
$495/participant
Prices do not include a 4% Public Land Use Fee.
