Women’s Ice Clinic
EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Climb with confidence and community. Designed for women of all skill levels, this clinic offers a supportive, women-led environment to build your ice climbing skills. Whether you're new to the sport or looking to refine your technique, you'll receive personalized instruction in a small group setting (4:1 ratio). Over two days, you'll learn foundational and advanced ice climbing techniques, including movement, belaying, anchor building, and protection placement. Experience the thrill of climbing in Hyalite Canyon while gaining the skills and confidence to progress in your climbing journey.
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Move with confidence on the ice: refine footwork and tool placement for safer, more efficient climbing
Lead with knowledge: learn proper belaying, rope management, and anchor building
Read the ice like a pro: assess conditions and terrain to make smart, safe decisions
Climb more efficiently: conserve energy and stay warm to maximize short winter days
Tackle steeper terrain: practice techniques that prepare you for more challenging routes
Gain confidence in your abilities: develop skills in a supportive, women-led environment
Connect and inspire: build camaraderie with other women climbers while pushing your limits
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No experience required–beginners welcome!
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Professional guiding and instruction
All technical equipment (ice tools, boots, crampons, helmet, and harness)
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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
COURSE DURATION
2 Days
COST
$495/participant
Prices do not include a 4% Public Land Use Fee.
RATIO
4:1 (max of 8 participants: 2 guides)
Note: With 8 participants, we will have two 4:1 climbing teams
