Pat, Jeff and Don hit the Billings Rims this summer!
Who else has pictures? Send them our way here!
Summer 2010 Climbing Rental Rates
Billings Base Camp Gets Climbing!!
Posted on July 30th, 2010
Helena Summer Climbing Classes
Posted on April 29th, 2010
Helena Introduction to Rock Climbing:
Sunday, May 30, 2010 9:00 a.m.
or
Sunday, July 25, 2010 9:00 a.m.
Preregistration is required at The Base Camp
Both classes will meet at The Base Camp-Helena at 9:00 a.m. Class will cover the basics of systems, belay techniques, route identification, and safe anchor placement and set-up.
Cost: $30.00/participant
--Please bring food, rain gear, and plenty of water for the climbing day.
--Participants must be at least 14 years old to take part in climbing day without guardian.
--Minimum of 3 individuals per class
Please call The Base Camp at 443-5360 with any questions.
Billings Staff Gear Up for 2010 Climbing Season
Posted on April 25th, 2010
A few of our Billings staff picked a beautiful day to do a comprehensive review of rappelling, top-roping, and general equipment information at Zimmerman Park on the Rimrocks in Billings.
Staff pictured include: Don, Pat, Jeff, Janet and Becca. Send us your climbing photos here!
Featuring Central Montana Rock Guide Book
Posted on November 23rd, 2009
Montana climbing legend Bill Dockins claims, "Per capita, the number of routes the Helena climbers are putting up makes the rest of us look like we are sleeping."
Indeed, the spectacular canyons of the Big Belt Mountains and along the Rocky Mountain Front contain the highest concentration of quality limestone in the state. Throw in the lovely granite spires of the Elk Horn mountains west of Helena and Central Montana presents of the finest cragging areas anywhere. There are year-round crags, free camping near every venue, and a crowded day means three other parties somewhere within earshot.
Climbing Checklist
Posted on November 23rd, 2009
Equipment:
[ ] Rope
[ ] Belay Device
[ ] Harness
[ ] Helmet
[ ] Climbing Shoes
[ ] Chalk
[ ] Chalk Bag
[ ] Pack
[ ] Carabiners
[ ] Anchor Webbing
[ ] Slings
[ ] Cams
[ ] Tri-cams
[ ] Stoppers
[ ] Nut Extractor
[ ] Central Montana Rock Guide
[ ] Map
[ ] Compass
[ ] Headlamp
[ ] First Aid Kit
BD Stainless Steel Cramp-on
Posted on November 19th, 2009
The Serac is a versatile 12-point crampon with a lightweight stainless steel design.
- Distinctive stainless steel construction is lightweight, durable, resists snow balling and won’t rust
- Versatile horizontal frontpoints and more stable secondary points
- Low-profile micro-adjust heel bail with two positions
- Pro version is for technical boots
- Clip version is for boots without a front toe welt
- Strap version is for use with trekking boots
- Includes dual-density ABS
