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From Rock to Ice: How to Transition Between Climbing Disciplines

If you’re a rock climber looking for your next winter adventure, ice climbing is the perfect way to expand your skills. Ice climbing courses in the Canadian Rockies offer access to frozen waterfalls and challenging vertical terrain. But how do you transition from rock climbing to ice climbing and build confidence on ice? Here are […]

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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 […]

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COVID-19 Alberta Public Health Emergency and Mountain Programming – November 25, 2020

The ice is forming, the snow is falling and the mountain sports we all love are in full swing. Through our courses and private guiding, guests are learning the skills they want and need to get out and enjoy the backcountry this season. We have been managing programming since mid-May with tight COVID-19 policies and […]