Custom Alpine Instruction & Guiding

• Cost Details

  Custom Alpine, Mountaineering and Ski Mountaineering programs

  All programs include:

  • guiding and/or instruction services by certified members of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)
  • all technical climbing equipment including harnesses, helmets, ropes, etc. (excluding crampons and mountaineering boots)
  • personal avalanche safety equipment if required (transceiver, shovel, and probe) for each person
  • group climbing and safety gear as needed
  • instructional handouts as required
  • full pre-trip support from our office support staff and Guides

  Participants are responsible for the following (where applicable), unless otherwise arranged in advance:

  • transportation costs to/from trail-head
  • food costs
  • hut fees, camping fees, or any other accommodation costs
  • any transportation fees and costs, if required
  • personal equipment and clothing, unless otherwise pre-arranged
  • Personal ski equipment (for ski-based trips only)
  • mountaineering boots and crampons (for mountaineering/alpine trips)
  • tips or gratuities for staff and guides

  Prices below are based on a per/day basis, per group. Overnight trips add $75/night surcharge.
  1:4 ratio - $225. + GST per person, per day for Alpine Guiding and Instruction services.
  (based on a group of 4 people at $900 per group, per day)

  1:3 ratio - $250. + GST per person, per day for Alpine Guiding and Instruction services.
  (based on a group of 3 people at $750 per group, per day)

  1:2 ratio - $375. + GST per person, per day for Alpine Guiding and Instruction services.
  (Based on a group of 2 people at $750 per group, per day)

  1:1 ratio - $700. + GST per person
  (based on a group of 1 person at $700 per group, per day)

  We set the Guide to Climber ratio based on the specific Alpine objective, ranging from a 1:1 to a maximum of 1:4 ratio. Please contact our office in advance to discuss the Alpine objective you are interested in and we can help you decide the best ratio.

  If you have a larger group (schools, scouts, etc) we will work with you to find alternate methods of reducing costs and still maintaining safe and effective ratios. If you want to climb with a Guide at a higher ratio than 1:4, please contact our office directly for rates and details.

  Some remote and/or challenging objectives may include a surcharge of up to $150/day. Let us know what type of trip you are looking for and we will let you know right away if any extra costs are applicable - we won't surprise you with any "hidden" fees or expenses!

  REFUNDS, CANCELLATIONS, DATE CHANGES AND TRANSFERS
  

  • Cancellations, date changes and transfers can be made up to 2 weeks in advance of the first day of the program, with a $75 admin fee per group booking
  • Cancellations, date changes and transfers are not allowed within 2 weeks of the scheduled program date
  • Canada West Mountain School, including our Guide/Instructors, reserve the right to cancel a program date at any time. In the event that CWMS cancels a program, we will issue a full refund.
  • If our Guide/Instructor staff determines they cannot safely meet the objectives for the program, we will issue a full refund, or re-schedule at your discretion. This decision may be made within 24 hours in advance of trip departure, due to the variability of alpine conditions
  • No refunds or cancellations are available once the program has started.
  • Any expenses incurred as a result of cancellation for any reason are the full responsibility of the participant, unless previously arranged otherwise in advance of the program
  • CWMS reserves the right to waive any part, or all of this policy at their own discretion