2022 Bozeman Ice Festival Program

WELCOME

to your 26th annual Bozeman Ice Festival! We’re exited to see friends both old and new join us in Bozeman as we celebrate, commisserate and most importantly—climb, together. Right from the start, we’d like to thank and acknowledge all the sponsors, participants, staff, volunteers, and community members who have consistently shown up and thrown down to make this event happenv. As we continue to evolve and grow, we need you all more than ever, and we’re looking forward to a great week of being connected here in Bozeman.

Welcome

There’s a great lineup of clinics in our beloved Hyalite Canyon this season, with amazing guides and some super fun lines to be had. The evenings in town promise to be memorable, with some very special guests who will be sharing their stories and films. From the peaks to the valley, this is going to be a great week, and we’re ready to enjoy every minute of it and hope you are as well. Stay safe, climb well, have fun—and have a great Bozeman Ice Festival 2022!

INCLUSIVE INSTRUCTION AND OPEN ENVIRONMENTS:

The Bozeman Ice Fest strives for diversity across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experiences to create an inclusive climbing community. We believe that you should be able to bring your true self to outdoor endeavors and we strive to provide instruction through safe and open learning environments.  Our staff, volunteers, and participants are held to a high standard of professionalism and we have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

COVER ILLUSTRATION: @SETHSQUATCH

2022 EVENING SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY NIGHT WITH RAB + AAC: FILMS & SWAG

FREE | 6:00 P.M. | LOCKHORN CIDER HOUSE

COMMUNITY NIGHT WITH RAB + AAC: FILMS & SWAG

FREE | 6:00 P.M. | LOCKHORN CIDER HOUSE

LADIES NIGHT: BROAD CAST!

FREE | 6:30 P.M. | UPHILL PURSUITS

MY UPSIDE DOWN WORLD: ANGELIKA RAINER

$15 | 7:30 P.M.

EMERSON CRAWFORD THEATER

SPINDRIFT: THE BARRY

BLANCHARD STORY

+ BEAR CANYON SINGERS + DANCERS

$15 | 7:30 P.M.

EMERSON CRAWFORD THEATER

PITON: THE PAT CALLIS STORY + HOME CRAG WITH ANDERS MARIN

$15 | 7:30 P.M.

EMERSON CRAWFORD THEATER

LOCAL LEGENDS DINNER + WRAP PARTY

$30 | 6:00 P.M. | EMERSON BALLROOM

PRESENTED BY BROAD BETA + BRONCO WILD FUND

COMMITTED.

There’s only one way to reach the top. You try and try again. There’s always failure. You learn from your past mistakes. Train some more. Gain experience. Then you try harder. Fail and fall again. You take a beating. Get hurt. And keep coming back. But in the end, when you pull past the point of no return, steady your breath, and stare down what’s between you and success, you know what you have to do. Commit. We know what it takes. At Black Diamond, we’re committed to catching the falls along the way.

Jeremiah Watt

Black Diamond Athlete Aaron Mulkey

MONTANA MADE ADVENTURE READY SINCE 2013

YOUR HOST: LIAM LONSDALE

Liam Lonsdale is a professional presenter and photographer from the northern part of England. You may be most familiar with him as the effervescent voice of the Ice Climbing World Cup broadcasts since 2015, as well as multiple bouldering and lead competitions across the world. Liam is a passionate, globe-trotting climber and runner with many years of experience in both industries. He is particularly fond of the world of mountain festivals, and has been to at least one every year since 2007. We’re excited to have him back for our 26th festival!

EVENING DETAILS

COMMUNITY NIGHT WITH RAB + AAC: FILMS & SWAG

COMMUNITY NIGHT WITH RAB + AAC: FILMS & SWAG

Come and get the Festival spirit rolling with Rab and the American Alpine Club’s evening gatherings at the Lockhorn Cider House! This casual night is always a good way to kick off the week—drop in and see some old friends, have some cider, and get inspired for the adventures to come this week.

BROADCAST: LADIES NIGHT AT UPHILL PURSUITS

Join us for a night of inspiring short stories of women’s climbing adventures, from the ordinary to the heroic, comic to tragic, all with heartfelt honest challenges.

Nikki Smith, Anna Pfaff, Katie McKinstry, Deb Glosser, Maiza Lima and Francine Spang Willis will share their unique inner and outside experiences in wildness.

For women and gender queer folks. Free admission. Pizzas by LaFoley Kitchen, beer and raffle provided.

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

6:00 P.M. | UPHILL PURSUITS

+ BROAD BETA + BRONCO WILD FUND

Whatever your backcountry goals might be—ski, climb, ride or run— Uphill Pursuits is ready to provide all the gear and expertise you need to explore the great backyard we all share—and beyond.

MY UPSIDE DOWN WORLD: ANGELIKA RAINER

Angelika Rainer, born in Merano in 1986, is a three-times world champion in ice climbing and receives recognition around the world for her sporting skills. The Merano climber was the first woman in her family able to decide for herself what she wanted to do with her life. After the world championship titles and ten years of international competitions, the time has come for Angelika to steer her career in a new direction.

Angelika will be with us tonight for a Q&A— join us!

$15 | 7:30 P.M.

EMERSON CRAWFORD THEATER

+

$15 | 7:30 P.M.

This short experimental documentary follows world-renowned mountain climber Barry Blanchard who has had an accident and suffered a serious brain injury. In this unconscious state he reflects on his life and tries to resolve what has happened, why his life of adventure, love and tragedy has led to this, and whether he will wake up from this shattered dream.

Barry will be with us tonight for a Q&A—come join us!

We’re also excited to have the Bear Canyon Singers & Dancers return to share their talents and help us celebrate! A BIF favorite!

EMERSON CRAWFORD THEATER

SPINDRIFT: THE BARRY BLANCHARD STORY

BEAR CANYON SINGERS + DANCERS

$15 | 7:30 P.M.

This story follows climbing legend, Pat Callis (83 years old), as he revisits his early first ascents around Montana on ice and rock. Featuring interviews with Jack Tackle, Gayle Callis, and Terry Kennedy, the film follows Pat to a variety of Montana rock and ice climbs, some he pioneered when first coming to the state and others he helped developed over the years. Each climb is a reflection of a time in his life - sparking stories reflecting on the early days of climbing and within these stories his insight to drive and motivation, community, history, family and wisdom.

Pat and the filmmakers will be with us tonight for a Q&A—come join us!

EMERSON CRAWFORD THEATER

PITON: THE PAT CALLIS STORY + HOME CRAG WITH ANDERS MARIN

LOCAL LEGENDS DINNER +

PARTY

Local climbers Kevin Lindlau, Joe Wagner, Katie McKinstry, and Joe Stylos are back from a 5 week’s adventure in the Dolomites of Italy, after doing what? Drytooling, in a cave, hanging upside down, and trying really really hard. After a trip in 2019, Kevin and Joe Wagner knew they had to go back, and with Covid and the world being on lockdown the trip was pushed back year after year. With normalcy on the horizon and stoked at an all-time high, Kevin and Joe Wagner knew it was time to return—but this time with Katie and Joe Stylos.

With tales of inspiring lines, memories of friends, and trying at their physical and mental limit, they are back to tell us the story of Tomorrow’s World.

$30 | 6:00 P.M. | EMERSON BALLROOM

WRAP

ON-ICE CLINICS

For twenty-six years, Hyalite Canyon on-ice clinics have been the heart and soul of the Bozeman Ice Festival.

Our clinics take place in beautiful Hyalite Canyon just a few miles from downtown Bozeman. One of the premier locations in America, Hyalite provides a unique wilderness experience in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Our clinics are the perfect opportunity to safely gain experience and learn from the best in the business.

HYALITE ADVANCED BASE CAMP

After a big day of climbing in Hyalite be sure to swing by the Black Diamond Advanced Base Camp, located in the Chisolm parking area. There will be a shuttle provided from Chisolm to the Grotto Falls trailhead. Hang out, swap stories, talk gear, and celebrate another great day in the mountains.

PHOTO: SARAH KLINTWORTH

PHOTO: LOUIS AREVALO

Our full day clinics include demos of the best technical gear on the planet including boots, crampons, axes, harnesses, helmets and clothing, 5+ hours of on-ice instruction by world-class climbers, and raffle tickets for the industry’s best gear giveaways.

CLINIC LOCATIONS

The Bozeman Ice Festival holds full day clinics in Hyalite Canyon at the following areas:

Genesis (G1 Wall)

Mummy II & Scepter

Amphitheater

Unnamed Wall

Hyalite Canyon has another 200+ ice and mixed routes within two miles of the parking lot for the climbing community to explore and enjoy all that Hyalite provides.

All clinics meet at and depart from the Grotto Falls Trailhead. All participants should plan on parking at the Chisolm Parking lot. Shuttles will be provided from the Black Diamond Equipment Advanced Base Camp at the Chisolm Parking Lot to Grotto Falls. Clinics generally run from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

Clinics are sold out—so what can I do?

Every year there are a handful of no-shows or last second cancellations. Even if you are on a waiting list, please check in with us at the Emerson Ballroom the night before you want to participate in Hyalite Canyon. Local guide service Montana Alpine Guides also runs courses during the ice fest and all winter. Contact them at www.mtalpine.com

PHOTO: LOUIS AREVALO

Swing some tools, make friends, try the latest and greatest gear, learn something new, and even change your life.

RETURNING DEMO GEAR

Any demo gear you’ve checked out needs to be returned in the Hyalite parking area as soon as you are done climbing for the day.

This is the best way for us to ensure the next group has access to the same great gear as you. Warm up in the Black Diamond Advanced Base camp and be sure to bring extra boots and warm jackets once you return your demo gear.

We understand there are unexpected challenges or occassionally absent minds. But if gear is not returned to the Emerson Ballroom by 6:00pm every night, you will be charged a $50 late fee.

Fail to return the gear by 7:00am the morning following your clinic and you will be charged the full retail price for the gear on your Rental Agreement Form.

PHOTO: LOUIS AREVALO

PHOTO: LOUIS AREVALO

This year’s silent auction has moved online! Scan the QR code on this page to visit the auction site where you can bid either via text or on the website. This format will amek it easy for people to know when they’ve been outbid or “buy it now” if the price is right! You can also donate through the site, which helps keep the festival running smooth, as well as the GNF Avalanche Center and Friends of Hyalite.

INSTRUCTIONS

First, visit the site by scanning the QR code on this page. You’ll be taken to the auction site, where you can see all the items up for bidding, thanks to our kind sponsors. You can bid there directly on the site, or you can send a text (970) 696-8877 with the item’s three letter code and bid amount, for example “AAG50”. Either way, you’ll receive instant outbid notifications and will be automatically notified if you have won any items at the end of the auction. You can also add a donation on the site and help keep Hyalite plowed—thank you in advance for your kind contributions! Find one of the BIF staff if you have any quextions, and good luck! https://bit.ly/3FmeOnE

SCAN THE CODE REVIEW THE AUCTION PLACE YOUR BID WIN!

How do I get to my clinics in Hyalite Canyon?

Parking is very limited in Hyalite Canyon. We strongly encourage you to carpool from Bozeman or the Park and Ride lot just 1.5 miles from the end of the road.

Carpool information and sign ups can be found in the Emerson Ballroom each night.

Driving Directions

From Main Street, go south on Highland Boulevard (near the Western Heritage Inn) or Willson Ave (one block from the Emerson) to Kagy Boulevard. Turn right (west) on Kagy and continue to 19th Street and turn left (south). Continue south on 19th to the edge of the mountains and the Hyalite Canyon Road (left) a half mile past an obvious 90-degree turn.

Follow the Hyalite Canyon Road for approximately 12 miles going around the reservoir to the Chisolm

Parking Lot.

What time do I leave in the morning?

The on-ice classes gather in Hyalite at 8:30am every day. We recommend you leave downtown Bozeman no later than 7:15 a.m. with 7:00 a.m. preferred. The road can be treacherous, and it is advised you take your time getting there. Accidents due to late folks rushing are not uncommon. The road is usually plowed (but not sanded due to watershed concerns) so a 2-wheel drive vehicle may be passable, but not advised. If unsure of the driving or conditions, please allow extra time.

Whether you are looking for a piece of western artwork, need a Montana souvenir, or want to grab a bite to eat, you will discover an array of casual and fine dining restaurants, art galleries, unique retail shops, sporting goods for all your outdoor adventures and much more!

Fresh footprints and untouched lines, the winter is full of possibility. With the landscape frozen, new routes are revealed. We dare to go further, steeper, and higher than before.

Demanding, fickle and often fleeting, nothing offers challenge like the winter season. Our range is designed to let you thrive in this hostility. Hewn from ice, granite, and grit, this gear is strong, protective, and refined. Built to help you meet the challenges of winter head on.

Nordic Ski Trail

Groomed Intermittently Established groomed nordic ski trails. These are marked with blue ski trail markers or signs. Grooming may be infrequent.

Fat Bikes NOT allowed.

Trail Rating: Easy Moderate

Ice Climber Route

No signs or indicators. May move from year to year and may come and go throughout the season. Ice Festival locations will be marked with a BIF Banner.

Designated Nordic Ski Route

(Ungroomed) These are roads or hiking trails that are formally designated ski routes by the US Forest Service. They are marked with blue ski trail markers or signs. Fat Bikes and motorized travel is not allowed.

Trail Rating: Easy Moderate

Facilities

Parking

Restrooms (open in winter)

Forest Service Cabin (rental) Campground (closed in winter)

Gate

Recreation Areas

Back Country Ski Area

Nordic Skiing - groomed

Ice Climbing Area

Approaches to some ice climbs in Hyalite require climbers to cross through or underneath avalanche paths. It is important to be aware of current snowpack conditions and consequences of being caught in an avalanche. Even small slides are deadly in this terrain, and have injured and killed climbers before.

A NEW CHAPTER

TheMontana Mountaineering Association is excited to welcome the Bozeman Ice Fest to the rest of our programs including the Junior Mountaineering Team and Touch the Sky youth climbing camps. The Ice Fest brings together the community around our shared love of the mountains and positive impact time spent in the mountains has on the rest of our lives. Through educational clinics both on and off the ice, story-telling events, and shared community space, the Ice Fest is an amazing opportunity to fulfill the mission of MMA. We’re looking forwards to continuing our work of supporting accessible and inclusive access to mountain education.

MMA’s mission is to 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

MATT ZIA

PHOTO: JASON THOMPSON

TURNING THE PAGE

of instructional experiences, including guided trips and educational programs focused on alpine endeavors. Our programs and events span a wide breadth of mountain pursuits, from rock and ice climbing, to backcountry skiing. We maintain high quality programming through continuing professional development and a commitment to highly competitive wages for our instructors. Through a combination of community partnerships, scholarship support, and free and reduced cost programs, we work to reduce the barriers to entry associated with mountain sports and access to high quality education and mentorship.

Since 2003 MMA has supported the mountain community of SW Montana and beyond, and we’ve seen the positive ripple effect that a generation of youth and adults impacted by our programs have on their communities both far and wide. We’re excited to see what the next generation does!

YOUR ADVENTURES, ONLY COOLER.

A GETAWAY YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT

STAY SOMEWHERE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

PHANTOM TECHHD TECHNICAL, LIGHTWEIGHT

PHANTOM TECHHD is a technical boot for cold weather mountaineering and ice climbing. Extremely lightweight, low profile, snug and comfortable fit with great dexterity.

Athlete: Aaron Mulkey. Photographer Jeremiah Watt.

Catch a great moment in the canyon? Something too good to believe at the Emerson? Share it with the Bozeman Ice Festival community with the hashtags #bozemanicefest and #bif26. Check out our Instagram feed @bozemanicefest!

FOOD TRUCK RODEO

We can hang.

ONLY 200 TICKETS SOLD

$20 EACH

STOKE PACKAGE THE

Outfit yourself for a lifetime of ice climbing from Black Diamond. Featuring everything you need to be an ice climber— from clothing to gear!

PLUS FREE ENTRY to the clinic of your choice at BIF26 in 2022.

Final drawing Sunday @9pm. Do not need to be present to win.

STAFF

Phil Bridgers

Dana Odenbeck

Spencer Shuman

Rachel Johnston

Seth Neilson

Abi Devan

Adam Knoff

Matt Hopkins

Josephine Sterr

Katie McKinstry

Nate Kenney

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

EVENT COORDINATOR

HYALITE COORDINATOR

REGISTRATION COORDINATOR

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

WEB GURU

LEAD GUIDE

SAFETY COORDINATOR

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

VIDEOGRAPHER

HYALITE GUIDES

GUIDES EMERITUS

Clark Alexis, Mike Cooperstein, Rich Searle

BOZEMAN ICE FESTIVAL FOUNDERS

Joel Lee, Barrel Mountaineering, Greg Caracciolo, Northern Lights Trading Co.

MT MTNEERING ASSOC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL THANKS

GCSAR, Conrad Anker, Richard Bailey, Kathryn Baker, Kat Barker, Matthew Beehler, Brent Bishop, City of Bozeman, Jill Brewster, Phillip Carberry, Doug Chabot, Rhett Clevenger, Karsten Delap, Tom Denno, Susan Denson-Guy, Phillip Dobson, Christine Eckert, Eddie Espinosa, Jim Ewing, Christian Folk, Dr. Stephen Halvorson, Aaron Hjelt, Ryan

Holm, Jeff Johnston, Nate Kenney, Phil King, Alex Kutches, Cameron Larson, Matt Lewis, Liam Lonsdale, Felicia Luebeck, Lindsay Marie, Jessica Markowitz, Christian McConnell, Albert McDonald, Lisa

McGrory, Johnathan Morrissey, Nathan Norby, Liz O’Brien, Patrick Odenbeck, Jess Powell, Jacob Raab, Angelika Rainer, Barry Blanchard, Pat Callis, Andres Marin, Austin Schmitz, Michael Spears, Renee Stevens, Leslie Sunseri, Lee Trebotich, Dirk Tyler, Wendi Urie, Lisa Verwys, Hayden Wilson, and so many more. Thank you.

Dane Christensen, Lindsay Fixmer, Taylor Lais, Nadav Oaks, Gavin Porter, Joe Wagner, Matt Zia

Rebecca Taylor, Kevin Brumbach, Chad Dokken, Miguel Strunk

SPONSORS

The Bozeman Ice Festival would not be possible without the generous commitment of the following organizations. Not only do they make the best gear and clothing on the planet, they make your climbing safer, more enjoyable, and they contribute an incredible amount behind the scenes to our event and Hyalite Canyon.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

DECEMBER 6-10, 2023

Athlete Tested. Expedition Proven.™ Reach your pinnacle in layers built to thrive above tree line. With our most breathablewaterproof technology and versatile warmth, Summit Series™ reimagines performance in the highest places.

Team Athlete: Matt Cornell Photo: Austin Schmitz