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Billings Base Camp Gets Climbing!!

Leah — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:39:18 +0000

Pat, Jeff and Don hit the Billings Rims this summer!

Who else has pictures? Send them our way here!

Helena Summer Climbing Classes

Leah — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:27:11 +0000

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

Leah — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:54:40 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:33:22 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:15:09 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:19:10 +0000

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