Entries by Sam Magro

Rock Climbing Season is Upon Us!

We’re kicking off our summer season with some great climbing trips so far, and are looking forward to even more great climbing, backpacking, and trips up Gannett Peak! Join us for a group course or a day of private guided climbing and take advantage of the amazing climbing areas in Bozeman, Big Sky, and the greater Yellowstone area!

Geoff Schellens Interview

Name:  Geoff Schellens Hometown:  Norwich, VT Current Residence:  Bozeman, MT Years Climbing/Skiing: 20 +/- Years Guiding: 10   MAG: So Geoff, you recently returned from a successful summit of Everest […]

Sam Hennessey Interview

We recently caught up with MAG guide, Sam Hennessey who just got back to Bozeman after spending May and most of June in the Alaska Range climbing and guiding. Here’s […]

Off the Boardwalks

Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 as the nation’s first National Park. Yellowstone is home to approximately 600 waterfalls and geysers, packs of wolves, grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, mountain […]

Summer Rock Climbing

Summer in Bozeman means it’s time to put away skis (some people more reluctantly than others), ice axes, and crampons in exchange for rock shoes, chalk bags, and t-shirts. With climbing […]

When to Retire a Climbing Rope?

Retiring your Climbing Rope When should you retire your climbing rope is a question all climbers should ask themselves.  As a professional guide service, Montana Alpine Guides keeps regular logs […]

Can I Climb Gannett Peak?

We have guided dozens of trips up Gannett Peak (WY state high point), so it’s logical that we receive numerous calls asking “Can I Climb Gannett?” Our response always rings […]