Group of climbers resting surrounded by snowy peaks while on ice and snow training course in the Canadian Rockies
Basics of Winter Mountaineering

Yamnuska

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Overview

Located in Canmore, Alberta at the gates of Banff National Park, Yamnuska Mountain Adventures is one of Canada’s premier providers of mountaineering, rock & ice climbing, backcountry skiing, hiking, and trekking experiences in the Canadian Rockies. For over 40 years, we have hosted thousands of clients from Canada and all over the world. Our brand is known for quality mountain experiences, safety, and well-organized itineraries. We have some of the best mountain guides and hiking guides in the industry. All Yamnuska Mountain Adventures climbing guides are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.

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Tours by Yamnuska

  • Learn the basics of mountaineering in the wintertime
  • Enjoy the fabulous Canadian Rockies while you climb
  • Leave the course feeling confident in your new skills
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  • Hike near the highest peak in all of the Canadian Rockies
  • Discover views that few hikers ever get to experience
  • Fly in a helicopter to reach your trail starting point
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  • Climb an 11,066-foot mountain with no mountaineering required
  • Revel in unbelievable mountaintop views over the Rockies
  • Camp in the wilderness before pushing on for the summit
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  • Explore truly world-class terrain in Banff National Park
  • Hike through five different valleys and beside countless peaks
  • Camp in gorgeous campsites deep in the wildernessd
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  • Hike across a vast expanse of rolling icefields in the mountains
  • Enjoy scenery that few people ever get to experience
  • Sleep in remote mountain huts far away from everyday life
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  • Learn how to ice climb with proper technique
  • Discover how those fun-looking axes are really used
  • Become comfortable with top-rope belaying
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From $375USD
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  • Learn the basics of mountaineering with a guide
  • Enjoy the fabulous Canadian Rockies while you climb
  • Have the chance to lead once you’ve learned
6 days
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From $1,875USD
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  • Explore the meadows at the headwaters of the Brazeau River
  • Challenge yourself in more demanding, remote terrain
  • Camp each night in perfect mountain-clad sites
6 days
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From $1,495USD
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