Our Areas of Expertise
The premier mountain training and guiding centre in British Columbia since 1982, our Guides are dedicated to helping people explore and learn in the mountains of Western Canada and around the world. Escape with us to the mountains for the adventure of your lifetime.
Avalanche Safety
Canada West Mountain School provides the highest quality Avalanche Skills Training (AST) program, operating for 40 years. Our first Avalanche course was in 1982!
Backcountry Skiing
Are you looking for backcountry ski instruction, overnight winter camping or a day of guided ski touring? Join our local ski guides and instructors, or contact us for a Custom program.
First Aid
Learn how to manage an incident in the wilderness that requires providing First Aid care to injured or sick people. Taking a Wilderness First Aid course not only will help you to be safer in your travels, but it will also give you added confidence if you are faced with an emergency situation.
Mountaineering
Our Alpine Training and Guiding programs are suited to all abilities and levels of experience.
Hiking
Join us for one of our Backpacking or Survival courses, multi-day Wilderness Adventures, or a single-day Navigation Training!
Squamish Rock
Canada West Mountain School has offered the largest selection of Squamish Rock climbing instruction and Guided Rock Climbing in Western Canada since 1982!
