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Yamnuska Mountaineering in the Canadian Rockies
MOUNTAINEERING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Courses & Specialty Programs with Yamnuska

 

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amnuska Mountain Adventures offers a variety of specialty and custom programs.   Our hiking and backpacking cross-over programs include scrambling, leadership, and wilderness first aid.

Yamnuska Mountain Adventures also has an extensive course listing for rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, avalanche safety, backcountry skiing, and our flag ship program, the 3-month mountain skills semesters that are offered in Canada or a Canada/New Zealand split.  This programs can be viewed at our other website, www.yamnuska.com.

About Courses & Specialty Programs

 

Mountain Scrambling Skills Course: The intent of Scrambling Skills is to give you the skills to safely climb the scramble peaks and not put yourself or partners at unnecessary risk. We will teach you how to assess terrain for ascent and descent, route finding techniques, basic rope systems for safe guarding climbers, how to deal with snow and icy sections and natural hazards.

Wilderness First Aid: This 8-day (80 hour) course is the industry standard for outdoor professionals. Many organizations require it as part of their job qualifications.

Hiking and Yoga: A weekend escape when fall colors are at their prime.

Custom Tours & Day Hikes: We organize trips for individuals, for families and for groups of friends of all ages. Whilst we operate mainly in Canada we can also organize trips to other parts of the world such as the Himalayas, Andes or European Alps.

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 Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
Suite 200 Summit Centre, 50 Lincoln Park, Canmore, Alberta, Canada, T1W 3E9
Toll Free North America: 1 866 678 4164

Phone: +1 403 678 4164 ° Fax: +1 403 678 4450
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Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm