Mixed Climbing
EDUCATIONAL COURSE
MAG’s Mixed Climbing Course is designed for individuals with past ice climbing experience who want to learn or improve their mixed climbing skills. The course will focus on traditional mixed climbing on both vertical and lower angle rock. As with all forms of climbing, good technique is crucial when transitioning into mixed climbing. The natural progression in ice climbing takes us onto rock in order to get to free-hanging ice, or to ascend large alpine routes. In this 1-day course, we will go over many of the techniques needed to get to those hanging dazzlers and how to do it as safely as possible. We will also cover the skills needed to ascend traditional mixed routes similar to what you may find in the mountains.
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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 8, 2025
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.
