Climbing up Crazy Peak, Montana

This video comes from our Montana friends, Grant and Greg. Grant and Greg grew up in Montana, near the Beartooth Mountains. I think they probably learned to climb up steep mountains before they learned to walk on flat ground.

Crazy Peak, elevation 11,214 ft (3,418 m), is the highest peak in the Crazy Mountains, an isolated range of the Montana Rockies, in the United States. Crazy Peak dominates the surroundings, rising over 7,000 feet (2,100 m) above the Yellowstone River Valley, and is the highest peak in Montana north of the Beartooth Mountains, which are 50 miles (80 km) to the south. Crazy Peak is also the most topographically prominent peak in Montana. A small glacier exists on the northeast slope of the mountain. The mountain is located on private land within the Gallatin National Forest.

Crazy Peak is the highest point in this mad clash of windswept ridges and rocky canyons known as the Crazy Mountains. It is said that Chief Plenty Coups, the last great leader of the mighty Crow tribe, had a vision on the summit that led him throughout his life. This area now is the most visited region in the range. Hiking, backpacking, fishing, kayaking, climbing and skiing are all accessible from the Big Timber Creek/Half Moon trailhead. Winter access can be difficult, so most activity is concentrated in spring (as soon as the snow melts) through fall.

The Big Timber Creek Trailhead is the place you are looking for. Head east on I-90 from Livingston or Bozeman (or west from Billings). Exit I-90 at either Big Timber exits and turn north onto Highway 191. Follow this windy road for about 12 miles past some great views of Crazy and Big Timber peaks. The turn is marked with a brown USFS access sign and is called the Wormser Loop road. Follow the dirt road for several miles through rolling hills, through a small ranch (leave the gate as you find it) to the Half Moon Campground. If you are headed for the base of the Crazy Couloir, you must set off cross country from here into the basin between Crazy Peak and Big Timber Peak. Otherwise, follow the trail to Blue Lake (about 3 miles) for the West Ridge.

Be aware that much of the land surrounding the Crazy Mountains is private. Please respect the people who live here and camp only in designated campgrounds as you approach the mountains. Once in the Gallatin National Forest, the standard rules apply: Camp 200 feet from trails and water sources, pack out all trash and use established sites around lakes and other high use areas. Fires are not allowed within 1/4 mile of either Blue or Granite Lakes.

~ Daniel F Mitchell – AOWS Editor

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