A note from our team on the 2026 festival:

Hi friends, we hope our radio silence hasn’t been too noticeable—we miss you all! Recently, our team made the tough decision not to host our classic 3-day festival this year. This decision has weighed heavy on our hearts. The momentum we’ve built is the stuff of dreams, the memories we've made from the last five climbing festivals we’ve gathered for in Hellgate Canyon live rent-free in our minds!

Right now, all our organizers are spread very thin, and we can’t organize the fantastic festival you all deserve. Rest assured, we haven’t lost the passion—we just need a year to round the wagons and figure out how to sustainably serve our community and mission moving forward.

We do, however, plan to host smaller, less structured, FREE, climbing meet-ups in September around the state in lieu of one big festival. We hope these events reflect the culture of the festival and give folks who couldn’t travel to Hellgate or afford the 3-day fest a chance to see what we’re all about. Think of it as the “Montana Women’s Climbing Festival on Tour”!

Keep an eye out for details in mid-July!

The Montana Women’s Climbing Festival Team 💛

A community-focused climbing festival

The Montana Women's Climbing Festival is a 3 day event designed to celebrate female, queer, non-dominant gendered climbers and promote inclusivity in the climbing community. Each year is a bit different but typically features speakers, yoga, food, workshops, clinics, and time to connect with our community. We support and staff female, genderqueer, adaptive, and BIPOC athletes, guides, and speakers.

2025 Photos and Video

All photos and videos by Jo Sevier Photography! Check out Jo’s work on Instagram or online. Thanks for capturing the spirit of this festival Jo…. :)

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Located at Niitsítapi and Salish Kootenai Land (Hellgate Gulch, Montana)

Located just off the beaten path, the Women’s Climbing Festival is worth the adventure to get there. Just bring yourself—we’ll handle the rest.