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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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Bow to Yoho Ski Traverse: A Journey Through the Heart of the Canadian Rockies

Embark on the ultimate backcountry skiing adventure with the Bow to Yoho Ski Traverse, an iconic route that showcases the rugged beauty of the Canadian Rockies. This challenging yet rewarding experience takes skiers from the frozen shores of Bow Lake in Banff National Park, across the vast Wapta Icefields, and into the remote Yoho Valley […]

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Bugs to Rogers Pass Ski Traverse

The Bugaboos to Rogers Pass Ski Traverse is a classic Canadian Ski Traverse. From April 27 to May 7th Yamnuska’s group of 4 traveled thru whiteout, bluebird days, sidestepped thru valley-bottom trees and of course, had some stellar Spring skiing. One of our guests, Julian, captured the experience in his blog. You won’t want to […]