This past week, July 12-17, six keen and motivated ladies joined Yamnuska guide Merrie-Beth Board on the Wapta Icefields to attain and sharpen their mountains skills. ‘With a forecast that looked a little uncertain we geared up with all the proper gear (rain gear) and headed up to the Bow Hut. We almost made it […]
Youth Intro to Mountaineering 2014
August 9-14, 2014… Four eager youth and I spent a great week exploring the mountains around Bow Hut on the Wapta Icefields. We had yet again a stellar forecast and plenty to do. The first night we hit the ropes and started with the basics. Harnesses, knots and fitting crampons. The next day we headed […]
Women’s Intro to Mountaineering 2014
July 13-18, 2014 Eight motivated ladies joined Sharon Wood and I for the annual Women’s Introduction to Mountaineering. The forecast was looking good and very hot so it was a perfect week to spend in the high mountains learning the ropes. We wasted little time getting to the hut with a better than average group […]
