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Intro to Mountaineering June 11-16

It was a superb start for the first introduction to mountaineering course of the summer on the Wapta Icefields. Eight keen participants spent June 11-16 at the Bow hut training up to improve and sharpen mountain travel skills. The week was mixed weather but we still managed to get out every day and explore the […]

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Should you buy or rent mountaineering boots

A common question we get from guests is, “Should I buy my own alpine mountaineering boots or rent for a trip or a course?” The answer may vary based on your situation so we will attempt to provide some context into what might help with your buy or rent decision. The case for buying a […]

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Interview with Jesse de Montigny

Yamnuska Mountain Adventures Managing Director and an IFMGA Mountain Guide, Jesse de Montigny, was recently interview by GoOverseas. GoOverseas is a California based company that assists people in making Gapyear style program decisions. Their ‘mission is to empower more people to spend meaningful time overseas.’ They are interested in our 3-Month Mountain Skills Semester and the […]