Mixed Climbing
EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Ready to push your limits and take your ice climbing to the next level? Our Mixed Ice Climbing Course bridges the gap between ice and rock, teaching you to move with precision and control through steep, varied terrain. Designed for climbers with prior ice experience, this course focuses on the techniques, strategies, and systems essential for success on routes where rock and ice converge. Under the guidance of expert instructors, you’ll refine your tool placements, learn efficient transitions, and build the confidence to tackle complex alpine and winter climbing objectives.
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Review of steep ice climbing techniques and skills
Tool and crampon placements on the rock (edges, hooks, torques, etc)
Gear selection and protection types in various types of rock
Mixed climbing technique and instruction on low angle, vertical, and steep mixed climbs
Matching tools, stein pulls, side pulls, etc.
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Climbers enrolling in our Mixed Climbing Course should have some experience in climbing on ice. Contact us about options if you feel you need to gain these skills.
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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
March 7, 2026
Don’t see course dates to match your schedule? Book a Private Course for any dates!
COURSE DURATION
1 Day
RATIO
4:1 (max of 8 participants, 2 guides)
Note: With 8 participants, we will have two 4:1 climbing teams
COST
$275
Prices do not include a 4% Public Land Use Fee.
