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A young woman with a helmet and climbing gear is rock climbing on a vertical cliff face, smiling at the camera.
A woman rock climbing on a steep outdoor rock face, wearing a blue helmet, black top, purple shorts, and climbing shoes.
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Register today! 5-day camp

Intended for 13 to 16 year-olds of all experiences and backgrounds, Touch the Sky programs teach kids the fundamentals of climbing movement on real rock.

Participants in the Touch the Sky program will learn how to communicate with their partners, practice skills in a safe environment to interpret risk and make appropriate decisions, as well as develop an understanding of the ecological and human history of the land upon which we recreate and live.

Program Description

Under the tutelage of qualified and experienced instructors, Touch the Sky programs provide middle and high school students opportunities to learn rock climbing skills while developing a love for outdoor spaces.

Participants will learn the following:

  • Leave No Trace practices

  • Climbing equipment and proper use

  • Partner communication

  • Proper belay technique

  • A variety of climbing movement skills and styles

  • Introduction to climbing anchors and different means of protection

  • Human and natural history of the Bozeman area

  • Introduction to risk management and decision-making

Dates

5-Day Bozeman Camp:

JULY 7-11, 2025

3-Day Bozeman Camp:

JULY 18-20, 2025

JULY 23-25, 2025

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  • Five days total, 8am-5pm each day. We will meet at Spire Climbing Center for morning pickup and afternoon dropoff.

    Day 1: Allenspur

    Day 2: Allenspur

    Day 3: Gallatin Canyon

    Day 4: Wolverine Bowl

    Day 5: Practice Rock, Hyalite Canyon

  • Three days total, 8am-5pm each day. We will meet at Spire Climbing Center for morning pickup and afternoon dropoff.

    Day 1: Allenspur

    Day 2: Gallatin Canyon

    Day 3: Practice Rock, Hyalite Canyon

Register today! 3-day camp

Cost

5-DAY TRIP: $927.00/participant

3-DAY TRIP: $566.50/participant

Pay what you can pricing. If the full program cost is a financial barrier, use one of the following discount codes to adjust pricing:
25% off - PWYC25

50% off - PWYC50

75% off - PWYC75

Cost covers:

  • Instructor wages

  • Equipment (all climbing equipment provided, participants may use their own if appropriate)

  • Daily transportation from Spire Climbing Center to the crag

  • Program expenses like insurance, public land user day fees, outreach costs, and program support

Not included:

  • Lunch/snacks and water

  • Any personal equipment (clothing, personal climbing equipment, etc)

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