Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival, 111 S Grand Avenue, Bozeman, MT (2026)

12/10/2025

Ice Fest week officially begins this evening at one of our favorite Bozeman hangouts, . Bring your friends, grab a seat, and help us kick off a full week of climbing, films, community, and celebration.

Come raise a glass, meet the crew, and soak in the stoke as we launch into Ice Fest 2025.

As part of the evening, we’re thrilled to welcome Austrian alpinist Babsi Vigl, who will be sharing a look into her alpine journeys across the Alps and beyond. Her stories set the tone for a week that celebrates passion, exploration, and the mountains we love.

This is your chance to connect before the big week begins. Stories unfold Wednesday, local films roll Thursday, festival favorites return Friday, and Emily Harrington headlines Saturday, but tonight is where it all begins.

📍 Lockhorn Cider House
🕕 Tonight at 6 PM
🎟 Free — just show up and enjoy

Here’s to Ice Fest week. Let’s kick it off right. ❄️🔥

12/09/2025

🍎❄️ TONIGHT!! ICE FEST KICKOFF AT LOCKHORN CIDER ❄️🍎

Ice Fest week officially begins tonight and we’re starting strong. Join us at 6 PM at for an inspiring evening with Austrian alpinist Babsi Vigl, hosted by the American Alpine Club and the Bozeman Ice Festival.

Babsi grew up surrounded by the mountains in Austria. She headed out on her first expedition at age 20 and soon climbed routes in the Dolomites and Chamonix.

Since then, she scaled big walls like El Capitan and the west face of Asan in Kyrgyzstan.

In 2015, she became the first woman to join the Austrian Expedition Team, leading her first expedition in the Himalayas. Together with her friend Simon Messner, Babsi has established several routes in the Dolomites and Tyrol.

In early 2020, Babsi climbed the Cerro Chaltèn as part of an all-women ascent of the Supercanaleta.

After climbing in Patagonia, Babsi combined two passions: alpinism and writing.

In the future, she wants to break new ground and add her voice to the inspiring stories of women alpinists.

Babsi will showcase three different mountains/routes in the Alps, the north and east side of the Grandes Jorasses, the Tre Cime and Monviso. Please join us!

If you want inspiration to kick off Ice Fest week, this is the place to be.

📅 TONIGHT! Tuesday, December 9
🕕 6 PM
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See you tonight!

12/08/2025

❄️🔥 IT’S ICE FEST WEEK!! 🔥❄️
We’ve been planning all year… and it’s finally here. Get ready for a FULL week of climbing, stories, films, community, and stoke in the House of Hyalite!

Here’s what’s coming:

TUESDAY: Babsi Vigl speaks at Lockhorn Cider
WEDNESDAY: The BROADcast, a night of storytelling, connection, and community at Uphill Pursuits.
THURSDAY: A packed evening full of films and stories, Parallel World, Bridgers, plus a little trip to Patagonia with Tyler Karow.
FRIDAY: A festival favorite! Bear Canyon Singers & Dancers return to open the night, followed by “ANNA,” the powerful story of Anna Pfaff, and fresh-from-the-Karakoram adventure tales with Shooting the Moon.
SATURDAY: EMILY HARRINGTON. In person. A screening of Girl Climber followed by a live Q&A. This is a huge night, don’t miss it.
SUNDAY: Local Legends Dinner + Wrap Party with Sam Hennessey, celebrating the stories and climbs that connect us all.

And that’s just the evenings!
All week long you’ll find clinics, gear vendors, community hangs, silent auction items, climbing, learning, and connecting with the people who make this festival so special.

We are beyond excited to welcome everyone back to Bozeman and Hyalite. It’s going to be an incredible week and we can’t wait to kick it off with you.

🎟 Grab evening event tickets through the link in our bio or our story, and let’s make this the best Ice Fest yet.

12/06/2025

🌟 EMILY WILL BE THERE! 🌟

One week from today, Emily Harrington is coming to the Emerson for a live Q&A, don’t miss your chance to hear directly from one of the top climbers in the world!

Join us Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 PM for Girl Climber, an unfiltered and incredibly powerful look into Emily’s world as she takes on a 24-hour ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan while navigating ambition, identity, and the realities of pushing limits in a male-dominated sport.

Emily has summited Everest, climbed 8000-meter peaks, dominated competitions, and survived a near-fatal fall… but this film goes deeper. Girl Climber is about grit, resilience, and redefining what’s possible, not as the best “girl climber,” but as one of the best. Period.

After the film, Emily will be on stage for a live Q&A to talk about the climb, the process, the pressure, and the moments that shaped her journey.

We’ll also present the Guy Lacelle Service Award, honoring dedication and contribution to the ice climbing community.

📍 Emerson Crawford Theater
🕢 Saturday, December 13 · 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets at bozemanicefest.com or through the link in bio

This is one of the biggest nights of Ice Fest, and seats will fill fast!

12/05/2025

🎉 ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE EMERSON! 🎉

We’re officially one week away from an unforgettable evening of stories, art, culture, and big mountain energy at the Bozeman Ice Festival.

Join us Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM for a stacked lineup featuring Bear Canyon Singers & Dancers, three powerful films, and presentations from some of the boldest climbers in the game.

Here’s what’s to expect!

Bear Canyon Singers & Dancers
We’re honored to welcome them back to open the evening with song, dance, and deep cultural meaning, grounding the night in gratitude, respect, and connection to place.

🎥 ANNA, with Anna Pfaff
A raw, intimate look at recovery, resilience, and rediscovery after a life-altering frostbite injury in Alaska. ANNA explores what it means to rebuild body and spirit when everything changes.

🏔 Shooting the Moon with Ethan Berman, Sebastian Pelletti & Maarten van Haeren
Travel to Pakistan’s Karakoram for the first ascent of Ultar Sar’s “Hidden Pillar,” a 3,100m line of steep ice and wild exposure. Ethan and Maarten will share stories from their alpine-style ascent, partnership, and the chaos that unfolded along the way.

🧗 Push the Lines with Matt Segal and Quentin Roberts
A bit of chaos, a bit of mischief, and a LOT of mixed climbing as Jesse Huey convinces Matt Segal and Quentin Roberts to attempt a free ascent of the Diamond on Longs Peak… in winter.

It’s a night packed with emotion, humor, grit, culture, and world-class climbing stories.

📍 Emerson Crawford Theater
🕢 Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets available at bozemanicefest.com or through our link in bio

See you next Friday for an evening you won’t forget!

12/04/2025

🍎❄️ ICE FEST KICKOFF AT LOCKHORN CIDER ❄️🍎

We’re launching Bozeman Ice Fest week with a special evening you won’t want to miss!

Join us Tuesday, December 9 at 6 PM at for an inspiring presentation with Austrian alpinist Babsi Vigl, hosted by the American Alpine Club and the Bozeman Ice Festival.

Let’s do an ice fest kick off post at lock horn cider on Tuesday Dec 9th!!

Babsi grew up surrounded by the mountains in Austria. She headed out on her first expedition at age 20 and soon climbed routes in the Dolomites and Chamonix.

Since then, she scaled big walls like El Capitan and the west face of Asan in Kyrgyzstan.

In 2015, she became the first woman to join the Austrian Expedition Team, leading her first expedition in the Himalayas. Together with her friend Simon Messner, Babsi has established several routes in the Dolomites and Tyrol.

In early 2020, Babsi climbed the Cerro Torre as part of an all-women ascent of the Supercanaleta.

After climbing in Patagonia, Babsi combined two passions: alpinism and writing.

In the future, she wants to break new ground and add her voice to the inspiring stories of women alpinists.

Babsi will showcase three different mountains/routes in the Alps, the north and east side of the Grandes Jorasses, the Tre Cime and Monviso. Please join us!

12/04/2025

🎬 ONE WEEK TO GO! Evening Events Kick Off Dec 11

We’re just one week away from kicking off the Bozeman Ice Festival’s evening events at the Emerson, and Thursday night is packed with incredible storytelling from right here in our community and beyond.

Join us Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable lineup of films celebrating Bozeman athletes, artists, and adventurers, plus a journey to Patagonia.

Here’s what’s playing on opening night:

🎥 Parallel World
Follow local climber Katie McKinstry Stylos as she becomes the first woman to climb the groundbreaking drytooling route Parallel World (D15+/D16). A story of perseverance, process, and redefining what’s possible.

🎿 Bridgers
A heartfelt look at two Bozeman ski patrollers reflecting on change, community, and a lifetime in the mountains.

🎨 The Marks We Leave
A beautiful 6-minute portrait of Bozeman artist Hailey Hosken, whose climbing in Gallatin Canyon inspires her creative work.

🧗 El Chaltén Season Wrap-Up
Climber Tyler Karow shares a raw, insightful look back on a wild Patagonia season, including an ascent of Cerro Torre and a handful of unforgettable attempts.

It’s the perfect way to kick off Ice Fest week, celebrate local storytellers, and gather with the Bozeman community.

📍 Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture
🕢 Thursday, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets available at bozemanicefest.com or through the link in our bio

See you next week at the Emerson!

12/03/2025

We are really looking forward to this AAC event at Lockhorn:

12/03/2025

Looking at the weather and realizing you should be coming to Bozeman for the festival and want to join a clinic!??? Look no further! The Self-Rescue Seminar still has 4 spots still available ❄️

Every climber hopes they’ll never need rescue skills, but it’s always a peace of mind to know exactly what to do when things go wrong. This two-day seminar gives you the confidence, competence, and independence every ice climber should have in their toolkit.

Whether you’re venturing onto bigger objectives or want to become a safer, more reliable partner, this clinic will take your skills to the next level.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• How to solve real-world problems using only what’s on your harness
• Escaping a belay
• Rappel backups
• Tandem + counter-balance rappels
• Self and partner rescue techniques
• Critical decision making and risk management

Format:
Day 1: Indoor session at Spire (9am–3pm)
Day 2: Field day in Hyalite, putting new skills to work

Perfect for climbers with basic knot, belay, and anchor knowledge who want to become more capable and self-sufficient in the mountains.

📅 Dec 11–12 or Dec 13–14

If you’ve been waiting to level up your safety and rescue skills, this is the clinic.

🔗 Sign up now through bozemanicefest.com or the link in our bio

12/02/2025

We are deeply honored to welcome the Bear Canyon Singers & Dancers back to the Bozeman Ice Festival this year. Their presence on Friday night has become one of the most meaningful moments of the entire week, a powerful reminder of the cultural history, stewardship, and community that shape this land we gather on.

The Ice Fest began inviting the Bear Canyon Singers as a way to show respect and honor to the Indigenous peoples connected to these mountains and valleys. Their songs and dances open the evening with grounding, celebration, and a sense of shared purpose.

For many guests who come to the festival for climbing, instruction, and community, the Bear Canyon Singers are the highlight of their experience. Their performance marks the start of winter not just with music, but with gratitude, reflection, and connection.

Join us Friday night to welcome them back and to share in a moment that resonates far beyond climbing.

📍 Emerson Crawford Theater
🕢 Friday, December 12 · 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets at bozemanicefest.com or through the link in our bio

12/01/2025

❄️ IT’S DECEMBER AND ICE FEST IS ALMOST HERE ❄️

We are officially one week out from the 2025 Bozeman Ice Festival and the stoke could not be higher. Temperatures are dropping, ice is shaping up in Hyalite, and the entire community is getting ready for an incredible week of climbing, connection, and celebration.

Clinics are prepped, volunteers are getting organized, sponsors are psyched, and our evening events at the Emerson are lining up to be some of the most inspiring nights of the season. From world-class instruction to films, storytelling, après climb gatherings, and the energy of climbers from all over the country, it is almost time to kick off a full week in the House of Hyalite.

Whether you are joining us for your first swing or leveling up your skills on steep ice and mixed terrain, we cannot wait to welcome you back to one of the most special climbing communities anywhere. Get your layers ready, prep your gear, and tune the stoke because Ice Fest week is just around the corner.

See you in Bozeman next week.

11/29/2025

❄️ SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT ❄️

The Bozeman Ice Festival is built on partnership, passion, and the incredible support of our sponsors. This event would not be possible without the companies, local businesses, and community organizations who show up year after year to keep Hyalite accessible and the stoke alive.

A huge thank you to our Title Sponsor , whose commitment to the climbing community has been at the core of this festival from the beginning.

We are also incredibly excited to welcome many of our sponsors into the Emerson for Après Climb. You will be able to meet the teams behind the gear, taste local favorites, and connect with the brands that support our community. A big shoutout to our local partners joining us this year:

And of course, we are grateful for every single sponsor who helps make the Bozeman Ice Fest what it is:
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Your support fuels the ice, the community, and the magic of this week in Hyalite. Thank you for helping us celebrate another winter in the House of Hyalite.

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