Beartooth Mountain Guides — Attraction in Red Lodge

Aki guided me and a friend on a 4-day hike up Granite Peak in Montana. It was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Pre-trip, the communications were clear and helpful. Aki was available via email and provided excellent advice on what equipment to bring, not bring, etc. The pre-trip check-in the night before the hike was done very well. On the trip, Aki was a great leader. As we hiked in, he found a pace that worked for everyone. He was a lot of fun to interact and share stories with. On each day, he let us know what to expect and how best to prepare. When the climbing got more technical, he was very efficient and well organized. It was clear it was not his first rodeo. On the summit day, when we had to push a little harder, he kept the group moving and kept everything very pleasant. Hitting the summit was a life highlight. All the logistics of camp (setting up tents, meal prep, etc.) were done very well and in a relaxed and efficient manner. Most importantly, throughout the trip -- which pushed me a little out of my comfort zone, in a good way -- I felt well supported, completely safe and in good hands. It was a terrific experience. I'd recommend Aki and his group strongly for anyone considering an adventure experience. If I have a chance to do another trip with Beartooth Mountain Guides, I'd...

Dear Beartooth Mountain Guides Team,

I just wanted to take a moment to share my appreciation for the outstanding experience I had with your guide Ross during my recent four-day climb of Granite Peak.

Ross was everything I could have hoped for in a guide—knowledgeable, patient, easy-going, skilled, and fun to be around. His calm confidence and clear communication made every step of the climb feel achievable, while his patience and encouragement helped me push through the more challenging sections. He balanced professionalism with a light-hearted nature, which made the long days not only manageable but genuinely enjoyable.

I came away from Granite Peak not only with an incredible summit experience but also with a deep respect for Ross as a guide and as a person. He truly represents the best of what a mountain guide can be, and I feel grateful to have shared the mountain with him.

Thank you again for all that you do—I’ll be highly recommending Beartooth Mountain Guides to anyone considering a climb in the area, and I’ll be keeping you in mind for...

Climbed Granite Peak with Beartooth Mountain Guides in August 2022. Was scrambling to find an alternative trip after a planned guided climb to Gannett Peak Wyoming was cancelled one month before the trip. Akio was very accommodating in ensuring that my vacation time (for which I had already taken secured leave with my local courts) would be productive. He found a visiting guide named Rostyn to guide me and ensure that I would still have a chance to pick up another very difficult state high point. Rostyn was an excellent guide and was very patient with me. I later found out that it was his very first trip up Granite Peak and he had been relying on advice from others to guide me. Nevertheless, he did an excellent job, and I celebrated by 45th state high point on this trip (I became a 48 finisher last summer on Gannett Peak with a different outfitter). Would highly recommend Beartooth to anyone looking for a guide to climb...