Yamnuska Rock

The Crown Jewel of Canadian Rockies Traditional Climbing. Canadian rock
climbing was born on the big flat face of Yamnuska. For more than 50 years
aspiring youth and grizzled veterans have been putting up new routes on the
south-facing slab that faces the sun and attracts climbers every month of the
year. In the first-ever climbing guide to the Yam, you will find 115 routes
described in detail and accompanied by maps and photographs.
Yamnuska holds a special place in the hearts of people who seek adventure.
Climbs range in grade from 5.5 through 5.12, and styles encompass the very
bold to the more conservative. The cliff is steeped in history. There is a
spiritual nature that is hard to explain, but many climbers have shared this
feeling after a day scaling her lofty heights. Partnerships develop between
friends and the mountain that can last a lifetime.