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Winter Adventures

The Beartooths are the highest mountains in Montana, meaning that we benefit from a longer season and wider variety of terrain than most other ranges in the area.

The steep valleys and high plateaus provide for beautiful frozen waterfalls and endless couloirs, while the fronts of the range offer incredible backcountry skiing.

In the winter, we live for deep turns, rarely visited mountain tops, and fresh water ice. Join one of our local guides for a day of solitude, exercise and untracked lines in the Beartooth wilderness.

Backcountry Skiing

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Our backcountry skiing trips are based out of Cooke City and Red Lodge depending on your goals. Whether you're headed out into the backcountry for the first time or you just want a local guide to show you the goods, we have you covered.

Ice Climbing

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The Beartooths host the most regular and earliest forming ice climbs in the region, making it a must see destination for locals and ice hungry travelers alike. Beginner ice climbers can get a feel for ice at crags close to the car, while experts can spend all day climbing legendary flows such as California Ice. We offer something for everyone: private days, beginner and intermediate courses, and multi-pitch objectives. 

Ski Mountaineering

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Skiing is the most efficient way for travelling in the mountains during winter, but if your goal lies in a steep couloir or on a jagged mountain top, then you'll need more than just the standard kit. Our guides provide local knowledge and quality education of ski mountaineering skills. Check out our offerings if you're prepping for a ski mountaineering objective or looking to ski a Montana classic like Whitetail Couloir.

Level 1 Avalanche Courses

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3-day courses with field travel travel on skis / boards each day. Based out of Red Lodge and Cooke City, MT. These 24-hour courses are taught under the guidelines set forth by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Instruction covers backcountry travel, terrain management & snowpack assessment.

Westfjords Ice Climbing

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7-day adventures in Iceland's Westfjords. Based out of Bildudalur, these trips combine unique culture, stunning landscape, and world class climbing. Expect more advanced objectives, adventurous conditions, and rewarding days.

Upcoming Trips and Courses

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All programs are directed by IFMGA/American Mountain Guide Akio Joy.

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Phone: + 1 406 446 1407
Email: info@beartoothguides.com

Monthly news about trips, courses, conditions, route updates and internal happenings.

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We are operating under permits with the Custer-Gallatin and Shoshone National Forests.

Beartooth Mountain Guides is an equal opportunity provider.

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