Mastering Multipitch Climbing in Whitefish: The Ultimate Rock Clinic Experience
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and upper-body strength to handle sustained climbing and hiking.
Overview
Ready to take your climbing beyond the basics? The Multipitch Rock Clinic in Whitefish, Montana, teaches essential techniques for tackling multiple rope-length routes with expert guides in a stunning mountain setting.
Multipitch Rock Clinic
Starting at $150 • 1 day clinic
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About This Adventure
Join the Multipitch Clinic to master essential climbing skills for tackling multi-rope routes. Learn top belaying, efficient anchor transitions, and various rappelling techniques, while enhancing your lead climbing abilities. Experience hands-on practice in real scenarios, ensuring you gain confidence and proficiency in both bolted and trad climbing systems.
Learn Multipitch Climbing Skills!
In the Multipitch Clinic you will be taught the skills needed to climb routes that are more than one rope length long. We will work on belaying from the top, efficient anchor transitions with bolted and trad anchors, as well as different rappelling techniques.
We will also talk about lead climbing skills and becoming familiar and more efficient with placing trad gear and building a variety of anchor systems.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Well-Rested and Hydrated
A full day of climbing requires good energy and hydration to stay sharp and safe throughout the clinic.
Bring Layered Clothing
Montana weather can shift quickly; pack sunshirts, windbreakers, and puffy jackets to stay comfortable all day.
Practice Knots Beforehand
Familiarity with climbing knots like the Figure-Eight and Munter Hitch accelerates learning during the clinic.
Use Approach Shoes for Trails
Good approach footwear makes the hike to climbing routes more comfortable and safe over uneven terrain.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mule deer frequently cross the climbing approach trails
- Bald eagles perch in nearby old-growth pines during spring
History
Grouse Mountain Park has been a climbing hub since the early 1980s, preserving classic multi-pitch routes that attract climbers from across the Northwestern U.S.
Conservation
Whitefish Vertical emphasizes Leave No Trace ethics and sustainable climbing practices to protect the fragile alpine environment.
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Recommended Gear
Climbing Shoes
Provides the needed grip and precision on rock surfaces.
Harness
Essential for securing yourself to ropes and anchors.
Helmet
Protects against falling debris and bumps on rock faces.
Belay Device
Critical for managing rope during belaying and rappelling.