“Get in, we’re going to Cooke.” That’s all we heard as we excitedly packed up and shipped out for a few days in Cooke City, MT with @blizzard_tecnica the other week.
The conditions were grand, the crew was motley and we had a brand new 2027 boot to test - the Tecnica Zero G Decoy Pro. This hybrid touring boot isn’t like anything you’ve skied before, we promise you that. Get the full trip report from @jordygk and find out why the Decoy hits different at the LINK 🔗 in bio.
// PHOTO: @ricksorensenphoto@jordygk // #FREESKIER #ThisIsSkiing
Want to climb a mountain this summer? But don't know where to start?
You live in the urban landscape and crave scenic mountains, physical challenge and adventure? With the "Gym to Summit Challenge" you get a planned progression path to gain the necessary fitness, experience and skills to tackle Granite Peak, Spirit Mountain or any other technical mountain in the Beartooth Wilderness. And the best part? You get to climb and explore on the way!
Got curious? Join our free online Q&A Saturday (May 9th) at 9 am MST or (May 13th) at 9 am MST. Sign-up at the website beartoothguides.com/gym-to-summit
See you there!
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Right after the Goose Camp, we linked up with our friends from @blizzard_tecnica for 3 days of fun around Cooke. What a great finale for the season up here!
We toured everything from high North faces at Goose to the Fin right out of town. Thanks to a stable forecast and a crew comprised of pro skiers to life long riders (and writers), we enjoyed the best spring could offer in the Beartooths.
Huge shout out to my co-guides @austinshart and @aidan.whitelaw for helping keep things safe and fun.
Backpacking for 4 days isn’t just physical—it’s personal.
For a lot of people, it’s the first time they’ve committed to something this big. Our women’s backpacking are about building that confidence step by step, with our supportive and fun team that supports you the whole way through.
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A lot of women we meet don’t need more ability—they need the right environment.
Where You don’t feel rushed. Where You can ask questions. Where You can just learn. That’s what our women’s Granite Peak Expedition is really about. Join us Aug 23 - 28, 2026, 5 days of of professional and collaborate guidance with the right team.
More info on our website or link in bio.
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Year 4 of the Goose Lake Ski Camp 🔥
This year it took place on April 3-6, perfectly timed with yet another spring dump immediately followed by high pressure. Great luck? For sure, but also good timing! ⏰
This was the beginning of the end of my winter season in Montana, and boy was it good! Thanks to @moxlandia and @nadine_schieban for weathering the storm with me!
3 days, 1 Summit, lots of fun! This weekend @bnucc and Anju went on a camping trip to summit Granite Peak, and succeeded. As Anju puts it “Having climbed Granite Peak so many times in the summer, it was a true treat to visit this mountain in a different season and on a different approach route“ @beringiaworld #beartoothmountains #skimontana
It is not too late to start training!
Want to climb Granite Peak or another multi-day alpine climb in the Beartooth Mountains this summer? "But if you’re new to mountain climbing, it can feel overwhelming.
Where do you even begin?
Think of Granite Peak as the top of a ladder. You don’t leap to the top rung — you climb it step by step. Here’s a practical roadmap for first-time alpinists in our region."
Read our blog post on how to prepare for alpine summer ascents.
Picture: Black Canyon Lake, with Spirit Mountain in the background.
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Summer mountain objectives start with spring preparation.
If climbing the Women's Granite Peak Expedition Aug 24 - 30 this year is on your radar this year, now is the time to start building fitness and experience. Training hikes, alpine scrambles, and skill courses all build toward that summit day. Read our blog posts on how to prepare for alpine climbs!
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If you want your first true alpine climbing experience, start here.
Rising from the granite cirques below Granite Peak, Storm Tower offers moderate alpine rock climbing in an incredible wilderness setting. The combination of approach, camp, and summit day creates a real expedition feel.
#StormTower #AlpineClimbing #Beartoothsguides
The moment hiking becomes backpacking is often the first overnight trip.
Multi-day alpine trips teach pacing, weather awareness, and energy management—skills that matter far more than raw strength when trekking through the mountains.
#BackcountryTravel #backpacking #Montana
Some mountains test your skills. Others test your endurance.
Whitetail Peak is one of the biggest non-technical adventures in the Beartooths. Long distance, remote terrain, and real alpine exposure make it an incredible training objective for future mountaineers.
Photo: Basecamp for Whitetail, the mountain with the long white line in the background.
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