Experience Alberta’s Sacred Peaks | Climb the Rockies with Barry Blanchard

Follow renowned Métis alpinist Barry Blanchard deep into Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. He leads climbers up Mount Yamnuska, known as Îyâ Mnathka by the Stoney Nakoda (Îyârhe Nakoda), the First Nations people whose traditional lands cradle this iconic peak. A trip with Blanchard is always a mix of adventure and storytelling, inviting you to experience world-class rock climbing while uncovering the deep connections Indigenous people share with the land. Barry’s legacy spans four decades as one of Canada’s most respected mountain guides. A recipient of the Order of Canada, he continues to inspire the next generation of climbers through mentorship and as a guide with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. In this short film, Barry shares why climbing in Alberta is more than a sport—it’s a way to honour the mountains and carry our peoples' stories forward. Barry’s cultural pride runs as deep as his family’s legacy. He is a seventh-generation descendant of Cuthbert Grant, leader of the Métis at the Battle of Seven Oaks. Plan your Alberta adventure: https://www.travelalberta.com I Yamnuska.com I IndigenousTourismAlberta.ca Subscribe to the Travel Alberta YouTube Channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@travelalberta   Follow Travel Alberta: Website: https://www.travelalberta.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravelAlbertaCanada/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelalberta/ Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/travelalberta/ #travel #travelalberta #explorealberta #alberta