Psyched climbers on the classic route Mutt & Jeff, Humbug Spires, Montana
Psyched climbers on the classic route Mutt & Jeff, Humbug Spires, Montana
Rock Climbing
Clinincs and Guided Trips
At Whitefish Vertical, we offer guided rock climbing trips and clinics tailored for adventurers at every skill level. Our AMGA Certified guides and instructors are dedicated to teaching you fundamental climbing techniques, helping you gain the confidence to climb independently. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, our supportive and learning friendly atmosphere is perfect for you. Come join us for an experience that will elevate your climbing journey!
Below are some of the courses we offer. If you don't see what you are looking for, please reach out and let us know what you want to learn.
Private Rock Climbing Trip
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You choose the goals and objectives for the day!
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Great for all ability levels
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Refine technique and technical skills​
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Fun family adventure!
Pricing
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1 person $390
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Each add. person +$120
Spring Rock Refresh
Time to shed the winter layers and get ready for rock season. This hands-on, full-day course refreshes technical skills and teaches modern techniques used in outdoor single-pitch climbing.
Skills covered:
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Introduction to Equipment: Design, Care, Use, and Selection
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Refresh Knots and Hitches
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Techniques for Belaying and Rappelling
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Climbing Commands
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Introduction to both Passive and Active Traditional Protection
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Anchor Construction
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Techniques for Setting Up and Managing Top-Rope Sites
Pricing
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$150 per person (minimum of 3 required to run course)
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Max group size 6
Learn to Lead Climb
The objective of this program is to introduce climbers to the techniques required for leading single-pitch sport and traditional rock routes while improving technical and movement skills.
The Learn to Lead Climb course addresses each of the components required to safely and successfully lead a rock climb.
Course skills include:
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Care and selection of traditional climbing gear
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Introduction to modern traditional technique
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Anchor building techniques and management
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Leader safety in both a single and a multi-pitch environment
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Technical free climbing movement for a leader
Pricing
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$150 per person (minimum of 3 required to run course)
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Or $450 for private course
Rock Rescue Clinics
Rock Rescue 101 - Basic
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Learn the skills needed to get out of scary situations
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Applicable to single pitch scenarios and beyond
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Learn specific knots, how to escape the belay, how to transfer the load, and much more
Pricing
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$150 per person (minimum of 3 required to run clinic)
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Or $450 for private clinic
Rock Rescue 201 - Advanced
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Learn multipitch rescue skills
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Passing the knot
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Lowering systems
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Rope ascension
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Mechanical advantage: 3:1 - 5:1 - 6:1
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Counter Balance Rappel
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Tandem Rappel
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$150 per person (minimum of 3 required to run clinic)
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Or $450 for private clinic
Multi-pitch Rock Course
In the Multi-pitch Rock Course you will be taught the skills needed to climb routes that are more than one rope length long. We will work on belaying from the top, efficient anchor transitions with bolted and trad anchors, as well as different rappelling techniques. We will also work on lead climbing skills and becoming familiar and more efficient with placing trad gear and building a variety of anchor systems.
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Skills covered:​
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Refresh knots and hitches
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Techniques for multi-pitch belaying and rappelling
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Climbing commands
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Anchor building and discussion of additional considerations in multi-pitch climbing
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Introduction to the multi-pitch climbing progression
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Take this course and receive a 20% discount on the Humbug Spires multi-pitch trip!
Pricing
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$290 per person
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Group size 1-4 people