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Montana Alpine Guides

MAG, is a permitted rock and ice climbing guide service, also offering education in climbing, backcountry skiing, & avalanche safety.
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Based in Bozeman, Montana, Montana Alpine Guides is the premier guide service for ice climbing in Hyalite Canyon, rock climbing in Gallatin Canyon, the annual Bozeman Ice Festival, guided summits of Gannet Peak, and backcountry ski tours in Hyalite Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. We also run widely respected courses/education for climbing and avalanche safety. We have been operating as a per

mitted climbing guide service since 1985. MAG guides rank in as some of the best in the Rockies with experience guiding from the Himalaya to the Rockies; the AK Range to Patagonia. We regard our surrounding mountains as our second home, our classroom, and our playground. We hope to get the chance to climb with you in Montana!

03/17/2025

We wrapped up our Avalanche education courses with a custom 2-day level 1 Course followed by 2 days of continued education and backcountry skiing. We offer custom education courses every winter for private groups, schools, families, etc.
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The remainder of our winter programming will focus on private guided backcountry skiing & ski mountaineering in Cooke City & Hyalite Canyon along with ice climbing in both locations. If you are hoping to ski some peaks this spring drop us a line to get out.
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Photos: Tom Ryan

03/13/2025

It’s been a great winter if ice climbing and we still have 2-3 weeks left. Get in touch if you’re hoping to get on some late season big routes. It’s a great time of year to climb with sticky ice & long days.
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Climbing in the shade in Cody, WY.
PC: Lindsay Fixmer

03/10/2025

Gannett Peak climbing season is just 3 months away. Plan your climb with us now if you’re thinking about it. This 5-day climb goes deep into Wind River Mountains to gain the summit of Wyomings highest peak. The summit climb requires crampons, ice axe, rope, and other safety gear. With a limited permit we can only offer a few trips every summer making it all that much more special.
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We also run accelerated trips as short as 2-days for the ultra runner type of mountaineer. Climbers can join a group or book a private trip. Get in touch for details.
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📸: A fast climbing team enjoying breakfast at sunrise on the summit (July 1, 2023)
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03/02/2025

Despite the warm temps we keep having great days out on the ice in Cody & in Hyalite Canyon (thanks to night time low temps and shady climbs) As with every year we have reliable ice to climb in our operation areas into early April so if you’re itching to get out on the ice you still have a month!
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📸: high up in the bowels of the mountain in Cody’s South Fork of the Shoshone.
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02/13/2025

Good days in Hyalite as of late.
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02/05/2025

Enjoying more big days on big ice in Cody’s South Fork of the Shoshone last week. We have had a lot of psyched climbers getting out with us in Cody this year. Come join us for a few days and even combo a trip with a few days in Hyalite for a Tour de Yellowstone.
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MAG has a solid group of guides intimately familiar with the many folds of The South Fork & Cooke City ice. Now through mid March is a great time to visit.
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02/03/2025

Getting in some long routes just before all the snow that fell in Cody.
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01/31/2025

Who else is out enjoying all the great skiing this winter with one eye toward spring objectives on bigger peaks?
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From glaciated peaks in Alaska & Perú, to technical lines in Montana & Wyoming we have courses to get skiers prepared. And of course private ski guiding trips to reach objectives.
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March 22: Crevasse Rescue Course for only $195
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April 1-3: Ski Mountaineering Course in Cooke City, MT with (only 2 spots remaining!)
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We also offer private ski courses to align with your objectives. LINK in BIO or email for more info.
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Custom guided trip to La Cordillera Blanca in Peru where we climbed 3 peaks from 18,500’ to 20,000’ within 10 days.

01/24/2025

Climb at discounted rates and learn new skills in our upcoming winter climbing courses
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-Intro to ice climbing, Feb 1-2 & 22-23
-Intermediate ice course, Feb 15-16
-Lead ice climbing course, Feb 8
-Women’s Companion Rescue, Feb 22
-Crevasse Rescue, March 22
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Go to mtalpine.com or the link in our bio for more information.
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📸: Mummy 4 from a guided ascent a few years ago. PC- Sam Magro

01/21/2025

Level 1 Avalanche Course price drop! Get $50 off any remaining course. Sign up for 2 or more spots at check out in the same course and get $100 off per person!
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No codes needed, simply go to mtalpine.com and sign up or the link in our bio. Email with questions.
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01/20/2025

Despite the frigid temps folks showed up over the weekend to learn, climb, and ski in our Women’s Intro to Ice Climbing Course & our Level 1 Avalanche Course
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On top of the course currículum everyone got to practice/learn that crucial skill of knowing how to stay warm on the coldest of days in the mountains.💪🏽💪💃
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Thanks to Lindsay Fixmer .ryan3 & for the photos and knowledge shared.
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01/17/2025

Understanding avalanche terrain is the most valuable knowledge a backcountry skier can gain early on the path to accessing the backcountry. Knowing more about snow opens up more terrain.
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Our Level 1 Avalanche courses shed light on this knowledge and more.
Check the link in our bio to see which courses still have openings.
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📸: Mt Blackmore a few years back. With poor snowpit results we opted to keep to lower ángle slopes out of the photo frame and save those other lines for another day.

01/08/2025

Fine day climbing Cabin Fever into Wyoming Wave in the South Fork.

12/29/2024

We are well into our Level 1 Avalanche Courses for the winter. Course one took place in Cooke City with a small group of 4 students and 2 guides. Our next courses are in the Bozeman/Big Sky area. Check our website or the link in our bio for dates and to sign up online.
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📸: Cooke City, MT during our most recent course with & .ryan3 with the photo.

12/27/2024

Cody, WY ice climbing trips with MAG are in full swing for the season. Our ideal trip is 2 days on, one day off, then 2 days on for some great climbing and a full day to rest and check out Cody. Another great combo is 2 days in Hyalite then head to Cody. We are the only guide service permitted to operate in both locations.
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New this year we have introduced our Cody Basic Ice day at discounted pricing. Contact us to arrange a trip. Check the link in our bio as well.
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The upcoming is organized by our friend and local legend . He has done well putting together a unique event to match the wild nature of The South Fork terrain. This year they have some great slide shows and of course MAG will have 4 of our lead guides on point to lead small groups.
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📸: Taken during WIF 2023. PC: Sam Magro

12/12/2024

Here’s some recent condition photos from the Flanders Drainage in Hyalite Canyon for all the visiting climbers in town for the annual If you are in town and want to climb any of these gems after the festivities we have guides available. Enjoy the fest!
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Photos
1. Code Red
2. Narcolepsy (likely less ice now)
3. The Big Sleep
4. Bobo Like
5. Killer Pillar
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11/28/2024

Black Friday Sale! Get 20% off any MAG skiing or ice climbing trip this winter including our courses. Offer expires November 3rd. Contact us for a discount code.
Options Include:
Ice Climbing in Hyalite Canyon, Cooke City, & Cody.
Backcountry Skiing & Avalanche Education near Bozeman, Big Sky, Cooke City, & Yellowstone NP.
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📸 Pitch 2 of Cleopatra’s Needle from today. Plenty of ice to climb at all of our operation areas! PC:
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11/19/2024

Complete a Level 1 Avalanche Course in just two days while still spending the same amount of time in the snow as conventional 3-day courses. Save time & money and get the same quality education. Scholarships available. Inquiry for details.
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Our course follows national guidelines regulated by the American Avalanche Association (A3); including our instructors’ credentials, material covered, duration, and classroom/field components. Our Level 1 Course is designed to provide students with the knowledge to confidently pursue backcountry ski terrain.
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Classroom sessions – Online Learning at your own location and pace with a 1-2 hour Zoom review prior to your field days.

Field courses – Mountain Ranges near Bozeman & Big Sky. Field days for Cooke City based programs will be held in and around Cooke City. If possible we select two separate geographic locations to provide students with a much more comprehensive environmental classroom than visiting the same general location each day.

After completion of our L1 Course, you will receive a card from MAG that lists your name, dates of course, and instructors’ names. As a A3 recognized educator, your completion of our L1 course will be accepted by other avalanche educators if you wish to pursue your avalanche education to the Level 2, Pro 1, or Pro 2 levels.

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PO Box 5302
Bozeman, MT
59717

Website

http://www.mtalpine.com/

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Technical climbing, ski, avalanche education, and mountain guide service for ice climbing in Hyalite Canyon, rock climbing in Gallatin Canyon, the annual Bozeman Ice Festival, guided summits of Gannet Peak, and backcountry ski tours & avalanche education in Hyalite Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. Internationally we offer expeditions to the Peruvian Andes. We also run widely respected courses/education for climbing and avalanche safety. We have been operating as a permitted climbing guide service since 1985. MAG guides rank in as some of the best in the Rockies with experience guiding from the Himalaya to the Rockies; the AK Range to Patagonia. We regard our surrounding mountains as our second home, our classroom, and our playground. We hope to get the chance to climb with you in Montana or abroad!