Join us at The Mountain Project Gym in Bozeman, Montana, for an engaging and informative Introduction to Drytooling class tailored for enthusiasts eager to delve into this exhilarating sport. Perfect for beginners, this class will cover all the essentials to get you started. You’ll learn the basics of drytooling, including how to properly handle and use the tools essential for climbing. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the nuances of navigating drytooling holds and demonstrate effective equipment use.

Explore various body positioning techniques with tools in hand and understand how these skills parallel and differ from ice climbing. This class is not just about learning new skills—it's also an opportunity to connect and empower women in the sport, fostering a supportive community where we encourage and uplift each other. Whether you're looking to enhance your climbing repertoire or simply try something new, this class is a fantastic starting point to explore the thrilling world of drytooling. Join us to start your adventure and be part of a community that thrives on support and mutual growth.

Equipment needed:

• Helmet (required) If you don’t have a climbing helmet, you can use a bike helmet.

• Climbing shoes - we have a couple of extra pair. If you don’t have climbing shoes, bring clean tennis shoes.

• Gloves - Thin gloves (not too warm)
  

Meet the instructor Katie McKinstry

Katie is an ice climber who drytools, and does art for a living. Finding herself living and basing out of Bozeman, Montana she is heavily inspired by the mountains around her and the experiences she shares with people in the community. Katie has had a major focus in the last few years on hard drytooling in horizontal roofs around the world. Katie is the first American woman to climb “A Line Above the Sky” a D15, and the fourth woman in the world to climb the grade. Along with notable ascents of Oblivion D14, and Edge of Tomorrow D13. She has a love for big projects that require long projecting, intense focus, and hard training. When she is not out climbing hard in horizontal roofs you can find her climbing big ice climbs around North America. Katie is a big advocate of pushing yourself but also inspiring others and sharing knowledge with the community, especially women.

If you have questions before signing up, email Tanya at tanya@themtngirl.com