17th October, 2011 – This morning our briefing included a review of our climbing itinerary, logistical details of our routes and detailed discussion on acclimatization issues. In the afternoon, Wongchu Sherpa kindly guided us to Boudhanath, a World Heritage site to see the Great Stupa, which is a focus for the exiled Tibetan Buddhist community. […]

Yamnuska High Altitude Expeditions Three Peaks Nepal 2011 “The Plan” By Margaret Imai-Compton The Dream On October 14, 2011 a team of 8 Yamnuska clients and Yamnuska Associate Director Barry Blanchard will embark on a 28 day high altitude expedition to Nepal. The trip is the realization of long time Yamnuska clients Mark Rosin and […]

We set off from Lake O’Hara and headed to the Abbott Pass Hut on Day 1 of the 2011 Lake Louise Classics program. Our group consisted of Grant, Jason, and Josh, our guides, Adam, Yamnuska’s photographer/videographer, and five guests, Gary, Jen, Mike, Tracy, and me. Despite overcast skies and occasional sprinkles, we enjoyed gorgeous views […]