EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Multi-Pitch Rock
This course is designed for those with past traditional climbing experience and/or as a continuum from one of our traditional climbing courses. Participants will be exposed to the skills and techniques needed to safely and efficiently begin to climb on the multitude of inspiring multi-pitch routes found locally and throughout the world.
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Safety and risk recognition involved with multi-pitch climbing
Climbing communication (including when you can’t see or hear your partner)
Lead belaying and belaying from above
Multi-pitch anchor management and transitions
Safely lowering a climber with an engaged auto-lock device from above
Selecting objectives and creating strategies
Equipment selection for intended routes
Route finding, retreat/escape plans and options
Ropes: one vs. two, and two vs. one rope with one tag line.
Multi-pitch rappels
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Climbers enrolling in our Multi Pitch Rock Course should have some background in lead climbing traditional rock climbs, basic belay skills, and knots.
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Professional climbing guide
Personal climbing gear (rock climbing shoes, 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
4% Land Use Fee
Unforeseen expenses from circumstances outside of Montana Alpine Guides’ control
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Please see our Rock Climbing Equipment List for the required equipment for this trip. Technical equipment (rock climbing shoes, helmet, and harness) may be rented from MAG and is included in day cost. This must be coordinated in advance (especially shoe sizes!)
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Please see our Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policies.
COURSE DATES
SUMMER 2025 (Dates TBD)
Custom dates available, private rates apply – contact us for details!
COURSE DURATION
1 Day
RATIO
4:1 (max participants:guide)
COST
$195/participant
Prices do not include a 4% Public Land Use Fee.
