Montana Mountaineering
About Us
About MMA
Montana Mountaineering Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the values of rock climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry travel.
MMA fulfills its mission by offering a variety of instructional and experiential programs including guided trips and educational courses focused on alpine endeavors. The offerings span a wide array of rock, ice and snow activities that range from competitively priced high-end guided days to subsidized or free programs targeting lower income populations, young adults and minority groups. Proceeds from the revenue-generating activities help subsidize these other offerings.
This operational model is based on our belief that the mountains that we love and cherish have transformational powers that benefit individuals and society alike. With our wide range of offerings, we strive to lower the entry and participation barriers that might inhibit practitioners from getting or sustaining quality mentorship, instruction, education or guidance to explore the mountains safely and responsibly. We aim to support our community with these services regardless of economic background, previous experience, gender, age, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity.
All our programs are taught and run by professional and experienced staff. We strive to create working conditions that allow us to hire and retain the most qualified and knowledgeable guides and educators.
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Reviews
Trip: Custom Rec Level 1
Guide: Matt Z., Bailey S.
The Rec 1 with MMA was awesome. Matt was a great teacher and was very knowledgeable about avalanche safety. This course helped me to build upon my knowledge of avalanche safety.
By Jenna L. on March 06, 2025
Trip: Intro To Ice Climbing
Guide: Taylor L.
I came from Seattle, and had a great time with Taylor. I thought it was a great use of my time and money. MMA did a great job pointing me to the right program, given my experience and objectives. I felt like I was set up for success. I highly recommend Taylor and MMA.
By David G. on March 06, 2025
Trip: Custom Rec Level 1
Guide: Matt Z., Bailey S.
Matt really took the time too. Explain things to us and you could tell he's really excited about what he was teaching.
By Mark H. on March 04, 2025
Trip: Custom Rec Level 1
Guide: Matt Z., Bailey S.
The Rec 1 with MMA was amazing. I learned everything I wanted and hoped to learn and am so excited to continue to grow my knowledge in the backcountry and take more MMA courses in the future. Matt was so awesome, he was knowledgeable, fun, answered every question from the group, facilitated great conversations about avalanche dangers, and prepared the group to be as safe as possible in the backcountry. I truly could not have asked for a better course!
By Camryn B. on March 03, 2025
Trip: Custom Ice Climbing
Guide: Lindsay F.
Lindsay is a fantastic guide competent, flexible, and supportive. The day was exactly what I needed.
By Ryan E. on February 28, 2025
Trip: Lindsay Fixmer
Guide: Lindsay F.
Another great trip with Lindsay!
By Sean K. on February 25, 2025
Trip: Custom Ice Climbing
Guide: Gavin P.
Fantastic. Gavin was flexible and responsive to what I wanted from the day. Excellent “bedside” manner as well
By Ryan E. on February 24, 2025
Trip: Ice Climbing Progression
Guide: Matt Z.
Matt was a joy to climb with. He was very knowledgeable both about the area and climbing. His instructional style was perfect and we had an absolutely fantastic time!
By Christina K. on February 23, 2025
Trip: Custom Ice Climbing
Guide: Taylor L.
By Henry G. on February 17, 2025
Trip: Ty Guarino
Guide: Ty G.
Really fantastic trip. 2 days of day touring . Fully recommend Ty and would happily book him again
By Anne T. on February 14, 2025
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