Not long ago, heading into the backcountry meant unfolding a paper map, orienting it with a compass, and carefully planning your route before taking your first step. Today, most people simply open an app, download a map, and follow the dot. There’s no question that digital navigation has made travelling in the mountains easier […]
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 […]
Mountain Skills Semester Fall 2023 Expedition
After several weeks of hiking, orienteering, rock climbing, glacier travel and alpine climbing, the team on the Mountain Skills Semester, along with their guide Grant, began their 5-day alpine expedition to the remote Mt Willingdon area. October 18 – Approach to the Pipestone Valley – A light snowfall fell throughout the day, accompanied by a […]