STEEPTEAM
ABOUT STEEPTEAM
STEEPTEAM is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing climbing mentorship and training to Billings area youth interested in improving their climbing skills through practice and competition.
Our focus is to develop lifelong climbers.
LOCAL & USA CLIMBING
INDOOR COMPETITIONS & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!
STEEPTEAM gives talented young climbers the opportunity to excel in their climbing pursuits.
Climbers build skills with twice weekly practices they can use in local and regional competitions during the school year. The strongest will have the opportunity to participate in divisional and even national competitions.
During the summer, STEEPTEAM climbers will adventure outdoors, applying skills to the boulders and crags in and around the Billings area.
Local competitions will be required as we feel that they provide great benchmarking and goal setting opportunities in a friendly environment while helping foster the greater Montana climbing community. We are not requiring team members to participate in USA Climbing sanctioned events. Climbers wishing to compete at a USAC level will still have continued support by the team and coaches.
Currently, SteepTeam is in it’s Fall Competitive Season.
Practices for this season will begin on Tuesday, 9/15/2026, and end Tuesday, 12/15/2026.
There will be no practice the week of Thanksgiving or the date of Thursday, October 15th due to local school holidays.
Practices will be held at STEEPWORLD Climbing & Fitness and take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 and 7:00-9:00 in two separate sessions. Athletes will be assigned to a session based on preference and availability.
Should you or your child be interested in receiving emails about joining SteepTeam, please provide your email via this link.
Season Expectations
Our Fall season is focused on preparation for competitive climbing. This includes but is not limited to the Last Best Boulder Series, Spring Fling Ropes Competition at Spire, and USA Climbing Competitions. Our Fall season usually begins mid September and runs through mid December.
Our Spring Season is focused on preparation for outdoor climbing. This includes day trips in and around the Billings area as well as summer overnight trips to larger crags of Montana and Wyoming. Our Spring Season usually begins late January or early February and runs through the end of April or early May.
Gear
All team members are required to have climbing shoes, a chalk bag, a harness, and appropriate climbing attire at every practice.
All athletes should expect to engage in aspects of bouldering and ropes training during both seasons. Both disciplines will be expected during training, though an emphasis will be placed on the discipline of the athlete’s choosing.
Expected Competition Season Cost
SteepTeam Fee: $425 for the season
STEEPWORLD Gym Membership: $59/month + $54 initiation fee
Competition Entry Fee: $45-70/competition
Joining the Team
SteepTeam has a cap of 26 climbers, 10 in the first session and 16 in the second session. An application will be provided about 3-4 weeks before the start of the season. Should you or your child be interested in receiving emails about joining SteepTeam, please provide your email via this link. Should applications exceed the number of spaces available, a try out may be called the week leading up to the first day of team.
Staff
Head coach: Cara Lukas (770) 378-8049
Assistant Coaches: Cadence Babin, Cody Little
Steepteam Board Members: Jim Rott, Heath Lillie, Jordan Lanini, Kristian Nichol, Dave Wood
Scholarships
SteepTeam is offering a limited number of scholarships this season. For more information contact steepteamcoach@gmail.com
For Legacy Information & the old SteepTeam Blog, visit:
https://billingsclimbingteam.blogspot.com