With world-class ice climbing cliffs less than a fifteen-minute walk from the parking area this climbing course will maximize your time amidst the vertical. Our Introduction to Ice Climbing Course takes place on the flanks of the glacially carved Hyalite Canyon walls, situated on the northern fringe of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Our experienced ice climbing guides customize all ice climbing 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 in to action. Each day will be filled with continual feedback, instruction, and as much climbing as possible. Participants will walk away from our 2-day Introduction to Ice Climbing 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.

SKILL  CHECK LIST:

  • Ability to identify ice climbing equipment, properly don and check harness, helmet, boots, crampons
  • Belay communications
  • Climbing knots and hitches: figure 8 follow through, double fisherman’s, prussic, munter, clove hitch, and water knot
  • Proper top rope anchor placement and set up
  • Rappel setup and techniques with friction devices.
  • Ice climbing technique up to WI 4 with coaching

 

The MAG ice guides are composed of some of the most experienced climbing guides in The Rockies with years of teaching and guiding in Hyalite Canyon and elsewhere. We love to pass our ice climbing knowledge on to new eager ice climbers. No experience is necessary for this course, which is why we are here!

Hyalite Canyon is arguably the best ice climbing venue in the US.  With its close proximity to Bozeman’s Gallatin Field International Airport, Hyalite Canyon is undoubtedly the most convenient and affordable world-class ice climbing venue to access in all of North America.

In addition to this 2-day course you can maximize your time and expenses with one of our “Bonus Day Ice Climbs”. With a newly established skill set you will impress yourself at what you will be able to climb.

Course Duration

2 day course

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Course Dates

  • November 30-December 1
  • December 7-8
  • December 28-29
  • January 18-19
  • February 15-16
  • March 14-15

Cost

$440 for 2-day course

  • Includes all equipment (ice tools, boots, crampons, helmet, & harness)
  • No extra costs

Ratio

4 : 1 (max of 8 participants : 2 guides)

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