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Stonetree climbing team
Stonetree Climbing Team members develop skills, passion, teamwork, and enthusiasm for rock climbing under the guidance of knowledgeable and fun coaches. Our team builds community while improving individual resiliency by developing physical, mental, and social and emotional skills. Sessions generally run for 8 weeks with 16 practices. We have four sessions per year— Two in the fall and Two after Winter Break.
Why do we do it this way? Because flexibility matters—for kids and for families.
We believe that giving young athletes space to explore other sports, hobbies, and downtime helps create more well-rounded, resilient humans. Plus, it keeps climbing fun and fresh.
2026 Summer climbing team
June 15th - August 26th // open to intermediate and advanced team members only
A great option for climbers looking to keep growing their skills, stay in climbing shape, and be ready for fall season. Team runs for 10 weeks starting June 15th (not including the week of July 4th).
When:
Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:30PM
First Practice - June 15th
Last Practice - August 26th
Who:
Open to ALL previous team members age 10 & older (in other words, they should be old enough to join the Intermediate team this fall). The hope here is that the coaches have to do less classroom management and more 'just climbing' with the kiddos. We hope those that sign up are excited to be there, excited to be on the wall, and get the most out of their session. Ask your kiddo if that sounds like them. And if you have questions for us, please reach out.
What:
These practices will be a bit more casual than the formal practices during regular team season. Efforts will be focused on getting back into climbing and climbing lots of volume. That being said, we hope kiddos show up with the desire to climb, not just socialize.
Pricing: $199 for 10 weeks.
Summer Team is priced lower than other team sessions, making it a flexible option for families navigating summer travel and time off. Missing a practice here or there isn’t a big deal. That said, this price covers only team fees. It does NOT cover membership costs.
If you have questions about Summer Climbing Team, please don’t hesitate to ask. info@stonetreeclimbing.com
Climbing Team descriptions
(session dates tbd for 2026-2027 school year)
Teams include a 2-month Prepaid Membership for the team member and a team t-shirt. Current EFT members only pay the Team Fee—no additional membership cost.
Beginner Team (ages 7-9)
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Beginner team is for kids interested in growing their skills as a climber in a structured environment with the help of experienced coaches. Climbers must be able to listen to and follow instructions from a coach, practice safe climbing, follow basic warm up routines, and show the ability to work within the team setting. This means following gym rules and encouraging others. Kids will learn basic climbing technique, terminology, and gym etiquette.
We offer two beginner team schedules per week.
Price: $250
Intermediate Team (ages 10-13)
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There is no previous experience required to be on the intermediate team. These climbers show problem solving skills and understand their application to climbing. Climbers are expected to support and learn from their teammates. Basic strength work will be integrated into these practices.
We are offer two intermediate team schedules per week.
PRice: $275
Advanced Team (ages 14-18)
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While there is no previous experience required to be on the advanced team, climbers can expect to be challenged physically and mentally and to learn new climbing concepts quickly. These climbers show an intense level of effort and enthusiasm for not only climbing, but strength training as well. We expect advanced team members to understand complex technique and beta. These team members have specific goals in climbing, whether it is to climb outdoors or to go to competitions, all of which are accommodated.
Price: $325
While our teams are divided by age, we know that some youth climbers may progress more quickly than their peers. That’s why climbers can be invited to join an older team based not only on ability, but also on their readiness to meet the expectations of that group. Skill is only part of the equation—we also look for maturity, focus, and a commitment to being a positive, respectful teammate.
Climbers who demonstrate strong climbing ability and model the values that make our community welcoming for all may be offered the opportunity to level up.
Climbing Team Practice Schedules
Session #1: Sept 3 - Oct 24
Session #2: Nov 3- Dec 18
Session #3: Jan 12 - Mar 6
Session #4: Mar 16 - May 14
(session dates tbd for 2026-2027 school year)
The year is divided into four team sessions, each about seven weeks long— Two in the fall, ending before Winter Break, + Two in the spring, ending before Summer Break. In general: No School means No Practice. This policy also applies to the next day’s team to keep things fair. (Example: If Monday’s team misses practice due to a holiday, Tuesday’s team will not meet either—even if there’s school that day).
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Monday/ Wednesday from 3:45-4:45PM
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Tuesday/Thursday from 3:45-4:45PM
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Monday/Wednesday from 5:00-6:15PM
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Tuesday/Thursday from 5:00-6:15PM -
NEW DAY/TIME: Monday/Wednesday from 5:15-7:00PM
Questions? Emails us at youthprograms@stonetreeclimbing.com
expectations of team members
As members of the Stonetree Climbing Team, we expect all climbers to uphold the values that make our gym a welcoming and positive space for everyone. Team members are expected to:
Encourage your teammates and support other climbers on the wall, whether they’re on your team or not.
Choose positive words and actions—model respect, kindness, and sportsmanship at all times.
Make space and take turns—practice awareness of others and help maintain a safe, inclusive climbing environment.
Show up on time, ready to climb—bring your gear, your focus, and your best effort.
Lead by example—team members represent our gym and community. We ask you to be role models for younger climbers and guests.
Respect yourself, your teammates, your coaches, and the gym—take care of the space and the people in it.
While climbers are grouped by age, practices are designed to support a wide range of skill levels. Everyone is encouraged to set personal goals, try hard, and grow as both a climber and a teammate.
Required EQUIPMENT for team
While rental shoes are included in all of our pricing, climbing team members are encouraged to have their own climbing shoes.
We have some used climbing shoes available for purchase at the front desk and our coaches are happy to help you find shoes that fit your needs. Climbers should come prepared for practice with comfortable clothing and water bottles.
Benefits of climbing team
Siblings and Parents/Guardians receive a 50% discount off their day pass rate when climbing with their participant. This is good throughout the session and does not apply to the 6 & under day pass rate. Please let the front desk know that you are using your discount when you check in.
Team participants are members of the gym, which means they can visit the gym outside of practice as much as they would like. This also entitles them to a 15% discount on all merchandise and one free day pass per month. All Stonetree members have access to free classes.
All team members will receive a t-shirt as part of registration (for their first-ever session, not every session). Pro deals on shoes are also available to climbing team members.
If you are interested in a future session, email us at youthprograms@stonetreeclimbing.com to stay up to date with climbing team openings. We notify previous participants and interested parties first before opening the registration to the public.
(optional) CLIMBING competitions
Many of our climbing team members enjoy participating in local and regional climbing competitions, otherwise abbreviated as “comps”. This is NOT a requirement of any Stonetree Climbing Teams.
Some climbers only participate in the annual Stonetree Showdown. Others travel to check out other Local competitions. And some compete in qualifying events in order to compete at divisionals or nationals.
The following is information for climbers who wish to compete.
Local Climbing Comps (or “Locals”)
These are hosted at most gyms across Montana and beyond. They usually have a fun local flare, climbers are encouraged to climb a lot and are often loudly cheered on by others in the gym.
Last Best Bouldering Series (LBBS)
This is a series of competitions across the Montana gyms where points are awarded to crown the Last Best Boulderer in the series. For more info and which events qualify, check out the Last Best Bouldering Series online.
USA Climbing Competitions (USAC)
In order to compete in a USAC events, your climber will need a USA Membership. These memberships begin at $30 (as of 2022) and must be purchased prior to their first comp of the season. To learn more about the new USA Climbing memberships, visit the Membership Overview page.
*Travel and Transportation: Climbers and their families are responsible for travel and accommodations for comps. Stonetree will connect families who wish to attend comps so they can carpool. We will send coaches to some, but not all comps.
Stonetree's Cancellation Policy
Yes, we do have a cancellation policy and in some cases, offer refunds. Please read it over carefully before you sign up, and ask if you have any questions.
Stonetree Climbing Team offers options for climbers of all levels and abilities. Please read the above information carefully and contact youthprograms@stonetreeclimbing.com with any questions. We work hard to make sure our climbers are placed on the most appropriate team for their climbing level and team cohesiveness. We also reserve the right to place participants accordingly.