9–13 December 2026 · Bozeman (Hyalite Canyon), United States
About this event
Five days of ice climbing in Hyalite Canyon, the frozen-waterfall playground above Bozeman, marking the festival's 30th anniversary in 2026. Clinics are offered for all skill levels during the day. In the evening the program moves into town for "Evenings at the Emerson", with gear, screenings and raffles. It is one of the first ice festivals of the North American season.