Barry Blanchard

Howdy, and welcome. I’ve been guiding since December of 1981 when I taught the first of many introductory ice climbing courses with Yamnuska Mountain School. I’ve been guiding with Yamnuska ever since and I am proud to say that I am an Internationally Certified Guide (UIAGM/IFMGA) and that I have been truly global in my approach to my profession having guided on 6 continents. I am for hire and would be happy to guide and instruct you in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, alpine climbing, expedition climbing, ski touring and avalanche safety training. I really enjoy introducing people to my home range, the magnificent Canadian Rockies, or to help folks get to the top of their dream peaks wherever they may be. Let’s get out climbing and skiing! CLICK HERE TO BOOK BARRY ONLINE

The Calling – I’ve been writing about climbing for pretty much as long as I have been doing it. When my first book, The Calling, a Life Rocked by Mountains, won the 2015 Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature, I said to the audience, “I don’t know how many Boardman Tasker winners cry, but I am. Thank you so very, very much.” It meant a lot to me, I hope you get to read my book. To buy the book, click here.