GUIDED TRIPS
Ice Climbing
From first swings to frozen summits, Montana Alpine Guides offers unforgettable ice climbing adventures for every level. Whether you’re new to the sport and eager to learn, a family seeking a unique winter experience, or a seasoned climber chasing steep multi-pitch lines, our expert guides tailor each trip to your goals and ability. With world-class ice climbing near Bozeman, Big Sky, Cody, and Cooke City, your next winter adventure starts here.
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Bozeman-Hyalite Canyon Guided Ice Climbing
World-class ice climbs for beginners to experts. MAG customizes all trips to fit each climbers abilities and goals.
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Cody-Southfork Guided Ice Climbing
There is a 5-star multi-pitch ice climbing objective for all levels in the Southfork of Cody, WY. MAG customizes all trips to fit to each climbers abilities and goals.
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Big Sky-Ousel Falls Guided Ice Climbing
Whether you want to learn or just climb ice–this trip allows enough time for both with a quick approach and location just outside Big Sky town center.
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Cooke City-Upper Clarksfork Guided Ice Climbing
Experience world-class ice climbing in the heart of Montana’s winter wilderness. With reliable cold temps, stunning frozen waterfalls, and routes for every skill level, Cooke City is a hidden gem for climbers seeking adventure off the beaten path.
WHERE WE CLIMB
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Hyalite Canyon–Bozeman, MT
This is one of the top 3 destination ice climbing areas in the entire US–climbers come from all over the world to climb ice in Hyalite. To access this pristine alpine canyon we drive 17 miles on plowed USFS roads. Here we climb on the northern edge of the Yellowstone Ecosystem. This beautiful canyon contains over 200 climbs, approaches range from 10 minutes to 1 hour depending on objectives.
DRIVE TIMES | Bozeman: 30-40 minutes - Big Sky Center: 90 minutes
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Ousel Falls–Big Sky, MT
Ousel Falls is a great place to get an introduction to ice climbing. There are up to four climbs to choose from varying in difficulty from beginner to more advanced. Ousel is nestled in a flat creek bottom alongside a frequented pedestrian trail which makes it a great location for families. The approach is roughly 15 minutes on hard snow-packed trails.
DRIVE TIMES | Bozeman: 60 minutes - Big Sky Center: 15 minutes
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Shoshone Southfork–Cody, Wy
The South Fork of the Shoshone ranks as one of the top 4 ice climbing destinations in the country. What makes Cody stand out from the rest? The high quantity of 5-star multi-pitch ice climbs from WI3-WI7. Due to its geographic location–the “rain shadow” effect equates to very little snow and one can often approach on dry ground. There are very few locations on the continent that have this unique combination.
DRIVE TIMES | Cody: 30-40 minutes - Bozeman: 4 hours
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Customize Your Climb
Have a specific location in mind? Contact us and we can create a customized itinerary to meet your preferences.
Beginner ice climbs to expert multi-pitch climbs.
Ice climbing locations near Bozeman, Big Sky, and Cody, WY.
