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Mountaineering, Climbing, and Skiing In The Canadian Rockies

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Glacier Ski Mountaineering, Hut to Hut Ski Traverses

The Wapta Traverse The classic hut to hut traverse of the Canadian Rockies. Moderate.
Intro to Ski Mountaineering Course Learn the skills of glacier ski mountaineering on the Wapta Icefields. Moderate.
Private Guiding Tailored to your personal schedule and requirements. Can happen in location of your choice. Friendly for beginners and experts.
  Spring powder skiing on the Wapta ... Dave Waag photo.  

 

Lodge Based Programs

bamboo Powder
.. Hokkaido Japan

 

Join us on our second powder ski safari to the fabled backcountry of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido where we will enjoy powder skiing, fabulous food, hot springs and wonderful hospitality.

Director's trip to
Campbell Icefields Chalet
Join Yamnuska Director David Begg on his annual ski week, this year returning to this spectacular fly-in lodge in the Canadian Rockies.  Terrain includes trees, glades and glaciers. Moderate to advanced.
Rogers Pass Weekend Three days of Selkirk powder in this Valhalla of powder! Advanced.
Private Programs Book a lodge for your own private group! Suitable for all abilities.
Rogers Pass Powder ... Nick Rapaich

 

Instruction

Intro to Backcountry Skiing Weekend beginner course in the Canadian Rockies. Great way to get started.
Intro to Ski Mountaineering Learn the skills of glacier ski mountaineering on the Wapta Icefields. Moderate to advanced.
Private Instruction Available to suit your timetable  and objectives.
Avalanche Courses 2 and 5 -day avalanche skills training courses run throughout the winter months.

Sunning outside Bow Hut on the Wapta Icefields ... Dave Waag

 

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