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Into the Heart of Nunavik: Exploring Kuururjuaq

This August, Yamnuska guides Grant and Maryse spent two weeks in Parc national Kuururjuaq, working alongside Inuit guides to explore Québec’s highest peak and the surrounding Torngat Mountains. Few places on Earth can match the raw beauty and cultural depth of Quebec’s far north. The park spans thousands of square kilometers, with Mount Kauvvik rising […]

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AST 2 at Battle Abbey Lodge – Avalanche Skills Training in the Heart of the BC Selkirks

Step into one of the most spectacular learning environments in North America. Yamnuska Mountain Adventures’ AST 2 Avalanche Skills Training at Battle Abbey Lodge isn’t just another avalanche safety course—it’s a fully immersive backcountry experience in British Columbia’s legendary Selkirk Mountains. For five days, you’ll combine advanced avalanche education with deep powder turns, helicopter access, […]

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Mountain Skills Semester in the Canadian Rockies

Why the Mountain Skills Semester is the Ultimate Jumpstart for Aspiring Alpinists Have you dreamed of building a solid foundation in mountaineering, rock climbing, ice climbing, and backcountry travel—all while living in the heart of the Canadian Rockies? Yamnuska’s Mountain Skills Semester offers just that: an immersive, multi-month program designed to take your mountain ambitions […]