INTRO TO ICE
EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Our 2-Day Intro to Ice Course provides a comprehensive introduction to ice climbing for those with little or no previous experience. Over two days, participants learn essential skills including equipment use, efficient movement and climbing techniques, belaying, and basic ice climbing safety.
Led by experienced, certified guides, the course combines focused instruction with plenty of time climbing beginner-friendly routes. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation of skills and a better understanding of the techniques and systems needed to continue progressing as ice climbers.
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Course Objectives
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 5-6, 2026
January 2-3, 2027
January 23-24, 2027
February 13-14, 2027
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
$575/participant
Prices do not include a 4% Public Land Use Fee.
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