Instruction

Personalized instructional rock climbing programs are tailored to meet your objectives.  Regardless of your rock climbing background, Yamnuska guides are leading edge climbers and coaches who can take your climbing to the next level.  You'll receive a solid foundation in whatever aspect of rock climbing skill that you're looking to improve on. 

Here are some areas that you might want to consider:

• building anchors
• rappelling
• improved movement skills
• rock rescue
• placing 'trad' gear and protection
• lead climbing skills with 'mock' leads

Our maximum guide to guest ratio on single pitch programs is 1:6.

Guided Climbs

'Climb on' with one of Yamnuska Mountain Adventures guides on one of the Bow Valley's signature routes. We have a seemingly endless selection of rock climbs from beginner level to expert.  The list below are our recommendations for just a few of the classics in our area. Feel free to do your own route research then call us with your 'to do' list.  We will set you up with a guide and get you out climbing. 

Sample of Available Climbs:

To best manage your safety, there is a maximum of 2 climbers per guide for multi-pitch routes.

Meeting Place & Time

We will arrange this with you when you book.  Your start time will depend on the objective but we generally meet at our office in Canmore. The Yamnuska office is located at 200, 50 Lincoln Park, Canmore. See this map for location. We ask that you come dressed for the outdoors.

What you need to bring

• Lunch and plenty to drink
• Day pack
• Rain gear
• Clothing allowing for easy and complete range of movement
• Warm weather gear (fleece jacket, longs, warm hat etc)
• Rock shoes, running shoes or hiking boots
• Harness, helmet if you have them with you

If you need gear, please let us know at time of booking.

Please email or call the Yamnuska office at 1 866 678 4164 (Canada USA only), +1 403 678 4164, or local 403 678 4164.

All participants must sign Yamnuska waiver of risk and liability before climbing (parents/guardians must sign for children). Full payment required on registration.

Detailed booking instructions and conditions.

Please note that you will be required to sign our waiver before commencing the program. Please view our sample waiver copy.

There are two basic types of insurance that most travelers need to consider: Medical and Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance. We offer our guests coverage for both and highly recommend you purchase it.

Emergency Medical Expenses Insurance:

It is wise to ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident during your trip.  Obtain extra coverage if necessary.  There is no charge for rescue in the national and provincial parks, however costs such as air or ground transportation, long term care and other services are not covered.

Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance:

We recognize that our guests’ schedules may change for many reasons; business, family, flight delays, injuries and other unplanned events.  For these eventualities the Trip Cancellation/Interruption insurance is a great way to protect your investment. 

For all your travel insurance requirements we recommend the Simpson Group.  This agency offers a wide range of travel insurance options including Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Travel Medical and Personal Effect Loss for Canadian Travelers.  We highly recommend purchasing this insurance.  For more information and to purchase a plan, visit the Simpson Group’s website. 

Please note that this coverage is for Canadian residents only. For guests who are not from Canada and who are interested in the ‘Visitors to Canada’ insurance package please contact the Simpson Group directly at JSimpson@simpson-group.com and reference your Yamnuska Mountain Adventure’s trip.