The Patagonia ‘Mixed Guide Hoody’ Review – by Barry Blanchard Our guides thrash the bejesus out of clothing. We’ve been doing that for a long time so it is very appropriate that Patagonia has brought back the old concept of a tough hybrid jacket. Here is our review of this field tested piece of clothing. […]

This season’s Yamnuska staff jacket is a real work horse! The Outdoor Research Alibi Jacket is strategically built to maximize durability and performance. The jacket has a rugged build, made with weatherproof materials where you need them. The shoulders, hood, and top of the sleeves are made with Ventia™ fabric, a laminate waterproof membrane, laminated […]

Our 2011 spring semester students are the guinea pigs for our newest addition in the gear room – Mountain Hardware Trango 4 tents.  These apricot tents will be spotted in the campgrounds and backcountry throughout the Rockies for the next couple of months while Yamnuska’s Spring Mountain Skills Semester students continue their 3-month training program. When deciding on the […]