Western Canada’s Best Backcountry Skiing Destinations
Canada is well known for having dream-like backcountry skiing destinations. Start your planning with one of these backcountry skiing destinations!
Backcountry Snow Safety
We sat down with one of our Locals to get the scoop on what someone new to the outdoors should know before going backcountry! Read on for all the details.
New Partnership: the ACMG
We're excited to announce our newest partnership - supporting safe and trusted Adventures - with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (the ACMG)!
Getting Youth Outside: The Why and The How
Getting our kids outdoors is amongst the best ways to build skills and confidence. Yervana Local Hahn Vincent shares 7 reasons why outdoor experiences positively affect youth, plus how to start their journey with nature.
Backcountry Skiing 101
By Harrison Cabel In the mountains one finds out more about a stranger in a single day than in the city during months or years, and a friendship originating in the mountains is not so easy to dissolve. Conrad Kain…
How to Hike Safely and Responsibly in the North Shore Mountains
Keeping up with our Changing Trails The North Shore Mountains are a playground for adventurers of all backgrounds, and recognizing how the trails are changing is an important part of hiking and adventure safety. Despite the expensive real estate and…
Yervana’s Commitment to Outdoor Adventure and Recreation Safety
Our Commitment We know that our company and users are part of a greater global community of Explorers and Locals, and we aim to provide an ethical, safe and supportive community and service for people leading an active lifestyle founded…
Why You Should Take A Wilderness First Aid Course
(FYI—Everyone pictured in our first Locals Wilderness First Aid class walked out alive!) Did you know that if someone is having an asthma attack and doesn’t have medicine, caffeine can be used as a substitute? Or that keeping your phone…