Annual Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival

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:

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.