Cody

Cody, Wyoming, gateway to Yellowstone, offers excellent rock climbing and ice climbing opportunities. Rock climbs are located just minutes from town in the North Fork of the Shoshone River and world famous ice climbing is located in the South Fork of the Shoshone River. The South Fork contains the largest concentration of natural frozen waterfalls in the continental United States. Climbers of all abilities will find fun and challenging objectives.
Just two hours north of Cody, the Beartooth Mountains offer stunning scenery, wilderness, fishing, climbing, and hiking. Jackson Hole Mountain Guides offers rock climbing, wilderness treks, and mountaineering trips in this magnificient range. JHMG guides weekly ascents of Granite Peak, the highest point in Montana.
Location and Office Hours The Jackson Hole Mountain Guides Cody Office is located inside
Core Mountain Sports at 1019 15th Street in the heart of downtown Cody. We are open every day from 8:00am to 5:30pm. For more information about climbing and wilderness expeditions in the Cody area, please call
307-250-0763 or email
cody@jhmg.com.
GUIDED ROCK CLIMBSHiring a guide, even for experienced climbers, makes good sense. Our guides get you on the route faster with fewer hassles, allowing you to do more climbing. And because we'll help you choose a climb suited to your level of experience and training, we can prevent you from getting in "over your head." We provide all technical rock climbing equipment including ropes, rack, helmets and harnesses. Climbing shoes may be rented at Core Mountain Sports. Prices are per person in groups of two or more unless noted otherwise.
Level 1 Rock Climbs - a relaxed and fun experience on easy to moderate single pitch climbs.- Full day: $275 (private); $200pp/2; $160pp/3.
- Half-day: $175 (private); $140pp/2; $110pp/3.
Level 2 Rock Climbs - a full day on hard climbs!- $350 (private); $235pp/2.
DAILY CLASSESRock climbing
classes for beginner to advanced climbers are offered daily in Cody throughout the summer. Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance for reservations.
HEART MOUNTAIN DAY HIKES This Cody landmark is a wonderful place to enjoy a day of hiking. It is one of the greatest geological mysteries of North America. Protected by The Nature Conservancy,
Heart Mountain Ranch also supports one of the greatest concentrations of rare plants ever discovered on private property in Wyoming. Many native mammals also are often seen here, particularly elk, mule deer and antelope. Jackson Hole Mountain Guides exclusively offers guided trips up Heart Mountain. This 7.2 mile, 6 hour round-trip hike takes you up 2560 feet to the top of Heart Mountain. From the summit, 360 degree views will leave you breathless. Parties are limited to 6 members and please call 24 hours in advance for a reservation.
Price: $150 (private); $50 for each additional person. GUIDED ICE CLIMBS
Multi-pitch ice climbing is at its best in one of North America's most spectacular ice climbing areas, the scenic South Fork of the Shoshone. We also often offer special ice clinics in conjunction with the Annual Cody Ice Festival in February each year. Please call our Jackson office for details.