Ice Climbing Progression - Movement Clinic

Location

Bozeman, Montana

Group Size

Max 4 people

Duration

8 hours

The magical Hyalite Canyon – “an internationally recognized ice climbing venue” – is a perfect venue whether you are a beginner, just getting started, or a well seasoned ice climber.

If you are looking to progress your ice climbing skills to the next level, this is the booking for you. Topics include: learning to lead, placing ice screws, V-thread ice anchors, improving technique or just trying more challenging routes.

This is progression allows for assessment and tailored coaching/teaching towards a defined goal. Additional days may be booked for further instruction.

Montana Mountaineering

View Website Bozeman, Montana 4064046763

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.

The Guides

Gavin Porter

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What to bring

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Cancellation Policy

Registration, Refund, and Cancellation Policies

Registration:

Day trips require full payment of registration fee is due at the time of booking. We recommend planning ahead and making reservations early as our calendar fills up quickly. Especially in the winter, making a reservation several months in advance is the best way to ensure the dates you want are available.
Overnight trips require a $250 non-refundable deposit. Full trip cost is due no less than 14 days in advance of the trip.
Trips in excess of $2500 require a $500 non-refundable deposit. Full trip cost is due no less than 30 days in advance of the trip.

Trip Insurance:

We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance. Options for trip insurance for your MMA trip include: https://www.travelexinsurance.com (select the “adventure sports add-on” option to cover activities like mountaineering).

Payment options:

We accept all major credit cards for all private guiding and group courses.

Cancellation and reschedule policy:

We recommend trip insurance to protect your trip from unexpected interruption.
Rescheduling a trip:
- If you need to reschedule a trip and your guide is available for your requested dates, you may reschedule at no additional fee. If the assigned guide is not available, a $100 reschedule fee will apply. If there is no guide availability on your requested date change, normal cancellation policies will apply.
Cancellations:
- Cancellations more than 60 days in advance will receive a full refund minus booking fee and processing fee, and deposit if applicable
- Cancellations between 30-59 days in advance will receive a 75% refund minus booking fee and processing fee, and deposit if applicable
- Cancellations between 15-29 days in advance will receive a 50% refund minus booking fee and processing fee, and deposit if applicable
- No refund will be given for cancellations less than 15 days in advance of the trip
- For group courses:
  - You will receive a full refund minus the booking fee and processing fee if your spot on the course is filled, either by a waitlisted participant or if you find a replacement
- For non-standard trips:
  - Cancellation more than 30 days prior to the trip start will receive a full refund minus the $500 deposit and any applicable booking and processing fees
  - Cancellations less than 30 days prior to the start of the trip will not receive a refund
In the event that MMA needs to cancel a group course due to low enrollment, all participants will receive a full refund.

Trip interruption and refunds

Climbing and skiing are conditions dependent pursuits, and success on any given objective is not guaranteed. We rely on the professional judgment of guides to determine if mountain conditions and group dynamics permit appropriate route selection, ascent, and descent. It is prudent to arrive at your trip prepared both physically and mentally for the requirements of the trip. Refunds will not be given once a trip starts, or if trip objectives are not achieved due to weather, route condition, lack of physical fitness, or other decision not to continue.

Waitlist policy

If a group course is full you may elect to join the waitlist for that course. In the event of a cancellation, we will contact you for that spot on the course. Payment for your course is due at the time you come off the waitlist.