Six rad teenagers took our Youth Intro to Mountaineering course earlier this month. One of the budding mountaineers made a video of their experience. Do you think they had fun? Thanks for the awesome video Danno. Its inspiring to see the spirit of adventure in this young group. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_HkC2LCMpg ‘I had a wonderful time on […]

After 8 pitches of climbing on Tunnel Mountain’s ‘Ballista’ (215m, 5.10c) Summit Yam Guide Phil Wilhelm topped out with his guest, Stephen, just in time to get back down to the car before the afternoon rain. Here’s what Phil had to say: ‘One of my personal favourite days guiding. Squeaked in an 8 pitch climb […]

It was a week of laughs, learning and pushing to new heights with the Yamnuska Women’s Introduction to Mountaineering July 14-19.  Conditions allowed for a perfect week of travelling on the snow and ice of the Wapta Icefields. The first morning we woke up to 5cm of fresh snow.  It was a gorgeous morning and […]