The Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival is the signature event of the Montana Mountaineering Association (MMA). Our mission is to support the Montana community with education and mentorship regardless of economic background, previous experience, gender, age, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fulfill our mission by offering a variety of instructional experiences and educational programs focused on alpine endeavors. We are excited to elevate our mission and continue championing the ice climbing community in Montana - and beyond.

Schedule of Events:

December 11, 2024

The Broadcast! Broad Beta's live storytelling night

6:00 pm at Uphill Pursuits Sponsored by Broad Beta and the Bronco Wild Fund

Join us for dinner, drinks, a raffle, and four short, incredibly inspiring, wild, and heartfelt presentations about the lives and adventures of some amazing mountain women, featuring Shayna Unger, Nicole Edwards, Lindsey Hamm, and Quinn Mawhinney.

For women and gender queer folks only. Free admission!  Dinner sponsored by Highline Partners

Broad Beta: Empowering women and gender queer folks to embrace wild ideas, wild experiences and the preservation of wildness.

December 12, 2024

The Best of Reel Rock

7:30 pm at Emerson Crawford Theater

For two decades, Reel Rock has been sharing the biggest stories from the world of climbing, celebrating the human side behind the sport's greatest adventures and achievements. Founded in 2005 by Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer, and Nick Rosen - creators of the iconic feature documentaries Valley Uprising, The Dawn Wall and The Alpinist - Reel Rock has grown into the premier global platform for award-winning climbing films.

Tonight's program will feature a curated selection of the many films and shorts presented over the years and is sure to inspire!

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December 13, 2024

Bear Canyon Singers and Dancers + Scott and Shayna: "Seeing Beyond" + Sam Hennessey: "Near and Far" + Graham Zimmerman: "A Fine Line" + Timmy O'Neill: "Soundscape"

7:30 pm at Emerson Crawford Theater

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It  doesn't get much better than this-a great lineup that starts out with Ice Fest favorites, the Bear Canyon Singers and Dancers!

They'll be followed by an inspiring evening with Timmy O'Neill, Graham Zimmerman, Sam Hennessey, and climbing team Scott and Shayna, who will each be sharing stories, insights, and images from their respective projects.

Scott and Shayna, both born profoundly deaf, have climbed some of the world's highest mountains, and have made it their mission to bridge the gap between the outdoors and the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Sam Hennessey grew up in Port Angeles, WA, and had his first alpine misadventures in the Olympic Mountains. He moved to Bozeman, MT after college, where he currently works as a mountain guide and has a very nice storage unit.

Graham Zimmerman is a professional climber, Piolet d'Or recipient, community leader, vocal climate activist, and an award-winning creative. He is also simply a mountain lover striving for a balance between people, nature, and exertion.

Timmy O'Neill is a professional rock climber who has set world speed climbing records in Yosemite and established new routes in Patagonia, Venezuela and Greenland. He is also the founder and director of Paradox Sports, a nonprofit organization that offers adaptive sports programs for disabled athletes. The Boulder resident also works as an ophthalmic technician, helping to cure blindness in Asia and Africa.

December 14, 2024

Kendal Mountain Film Festival

7:30 pm at Emerson Crawford Theater

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Over 40 years ago, in October 1980, the Kendal Mountaineering Film Festival held its first event, promising mountain art, seminars, films, photography and - importantly - "two bars".

As the event grew in stature and popularity it attracted greater audience numbers, plus a veritable 'who's who' from the world of climbing and mountaineering. Yvon Chouinard, Reinhold Messner, Catherine Destivelle, Fred Beckey, Barry Blanchard, Lynn Hill, Jeff Lowe, Tommy Caldwell, Chris Sharma, Ueli Steck and Will Gadd are just a few of those who have stood on the Kendal stage. And in film, the Festival became renowned as a launchpad and international showcase for mountain and outdoor film, premiering or screening such classics as The Bat and the Wicked, Five Days One Summer, Hard Grit, Touching The Void and Free Solo.

Today, the ‘Kendal' is recognized as the main annual social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK, and we're excited to share an evening with the Kendal crew.

December 15, 2024

Local Legends Dinner + Wrap Party "Beyond the Climb" With Marcus Garcia

6:00 pm at Emerson Ballroom

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Join us for dinner and an evening with longtime climber and coach, Marcus Garcia as he shares Beyond the Climb, a short film exploring relationships that span generations of climbers.
 
Mentorship has been a driving force in Marcus Garcia's life's journey. This film and presentation showcases the far-reaching impact it has on generations of climbers. The effects ripple out, touching lives in ways we can't even imagine. It's about coming full circle, learning from our challenges as climbers, and using those lessons to make a difference beyond the mountain.

Date: December 11 - 15, 2024

Location: Various Venues In Bozeman, MT

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