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Newsletter August 2006 Can't read this email properly? Please visit newsletter_Aug_2006.htm
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Tips & Techniques |
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Glacier Travel Tips
Some tips:
These are just a sampling of things to watch for on glaciers. There are many others which can only be learned through years of travelling through the mountains.
Steve Holeczi, Senior Guide, Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
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In The News |
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Outdoor Research Partnership - And the fall 2007 line...
"For Fall 2007, Outdoor Research will be unveiling a range of apparel that broadens our range of use- just like our headwear, gaiters and hand wear," states Alex Kutches, Outdoor Research Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "More specifically, we will be adding some new shell styles with a more robust textile package and feature set that are more specifically oriented to Alpine pursuits. These styles will compliment our line of backpacking jackets. Outdoor Research is also adding new soft-shell and insulated products to launch a more complete range of apparel."
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are thrilled about the relationship with YMA.
Feedback from the guides has been addressed in these new styles by
lengthening venting systems, fit in the torso, more robust fabrics so that
the guide service can continue to operate in the field by being well
equipped. We look forward to getting some of these styles into the field
as soon as we have counter samples back from the factory."
Movies, movies, movies YMA has been busy this past winter and spring working on mountain safety for a couple of new climbing films.
Everest '82 - A mini-series based on the true story of the first Canadians to ever make it to the top of the world's tallest and most historic peak.
Touch the top of the World - The 2001 Everest ascent by blind climber, Erik Weihenmayer.
New staff member - Customer Service, Andrew Stevens Originally hired as a summer term position, Andrew has just recently joined the team here at YMA as our new full-time Customer Service Representative. Originally from Ontario, Andrew has a background in tropical ecology and guided and taught natural history programs and river trips in Central America. Drawn now to our mountains and considerably more temperate clime Andrew now calls Canmore home and has started to take up the art of fly-fishing.
We are excited at the success of our new hut based hiking program. The Esplanade Range lies in the Selkirk Mountains, directly west of the Canadian Rockies and Rocky Mountain Trench. The guides had success with our two trips so far this year, wandering up different peaks such as Trundle, Vista, Cupola, Cairn, and Corn. The wildflowers were spectacular - with a wide variety in abundance. On the last morning of the program, participants enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over the Rockies.
Our last trip of the season is September 7-13, 2006. Our 2007 summer schedule will be out by September 15th. http://www.canadianrockieshiking.com/esplanade_track.html
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Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
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Glaciers are in a constant state of change. These can
happen daily and need to be approached with caution and respect.
Recognizing these changes and how they can affect your trip are essential
for safe travel in the mountains.
