Private/Custom Ice Climbing & Courses

Any of our courses, or a mix of course itineraries.
Beginner ice climbs to expert multi-pitch climbs.
Ice climbing locations near Bozeman, Big Sky, and Cody, WY.
Areas include Hyalite Canyon, Ousel Falls in Big Sky, and Cody’s South Fork of the Shoshone.

Hyalite Canyon – Basic Ice Day (5-9 hrs)

• 1:1- $450
• 2:1- $300/person ($600 total)
• 3:1- $240/person ($720 total)
• 4:1- $210/person ($840 total)

*Includes all equipment. Prices do not include 3.5% land use surcharge

Hyalite Canyon – Advanced Ice Day (6-10 hrs)

Demanding multi-pitch climbs or difficult single pitch climbs (i.e. Cleopatras Needle, Avalanche Gulch, Matriarch, etc.)

• 1:1- $550
• 2:1- $780

*Prices do not include 3.5% land use surcharge

Big Sky Ice Climbing -Ousel Falls – (9 am-1 pm or 2 pm-6 pm)

• 1:1- $450
• 2:1- $300/person ($600 total)
• 3:1- $240/person ($720 total)
• 4:1- $210/person ($840 total)

*Includes all equipment.  Prices do not include 3.5% land use surcharge

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT:

• Boots: single insulated ice climbing boot with crampon compatibility*
• Climbing Harness*
• Climbing Helmet*
• Ice Tools (2)*
• Crampons: step-in with vertical front points must fit your boots*
• Belay Device and locking carabiner*

*These items are included in the cost, but we must know what is needed in advance, particularly boot size

CLOTHING LIST:

If your body runs cold you may want to add another layer

• Long underwear, mid-weight (top & bottom), synthetic or wool.
• Softshell pant (lightly insulated)
• Fleece or sweater (medium or lightweight)
• Fleece (heavyweight)-have as backup in case your trip is during a cold snap
• Insulated jacket (down or synthetic)
• Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex)
• Waterproof pants  (Gore-Tex)
• Socks (mid-weight)
• Hat: fleece or wool hat that covers ears & fits under a helmet
• Gloves: one thin pair (medium weight) and one thick pair
• Gaiters (optional)
• Neck gaiter/buff or scarf

OTHER:

• Daypack: 40-55L with ice tool carrying capabilities
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Thermos: optional but wonderful to have
• 1-liter water bottle with insulated sleeve (full!)
• Food for the day: energy bars, GU packs, or Hammer Gels
• Hint: keep some food in your pockets so it doesn’t freeze
• Camera (optional), we have GoPro helmet cam mounts

MULTI-PITCH CLIMBS ONLY:

• Headlamp
• Super light 10-20-liter pack to bring on route for belay coat, H2O, and food.
• Alternatively have a method to clip the above items to harness.
• Optional second base layer top to change in to after long sweaty approaches.
• Plastic ice-screw holders that are pre-mounted to your harness.