There are still a few spaces left on our September 2017 Wilderness First Aid program. All the 1st Aid courses that we are conducting this fall are held in West Vancouver. For more details visit the Wilderness First Aid courses Page, or see the link below to specific courses. This season we are again offering […]
Arcterycx Climbing Academy 2017
We are very excited about the Arcteryx Climbing Academy, July 20-23! Canada West Mountain School will once again be hosting all the Climbing Clinics on July 21, 22 and 23. There are limited spaces and clinics sell out fast, so be sure to register soon. Check out the full event running in Squamish for a […]
Squamish Rock
Squamish has always been the centre of rock climbing in Canada, and it just seems to get better every year. We just wrapped up another amazing Climbing Academy here with Arcteryx, welcoming hundreds of climbers to experience firsthand the variety and quality of climbs on offer. Now we are into the heart of a great […]
Arcteryx Climbing Academy
We are looking forward to the Arcteryx Climbing Academy coming up this July! Canada West Mountain School will once again be hosting all the Climbing Clinics on July 15, 16 and 17. Be sure to check out the full event running in Squamish for a celebration of climbing culture in Canada – great free seminars, […]
Avalanche Safety Gear contest
We are rapidly approaching the end of our early season Gear Giveaway! November 20th is the last date to get in on this chance to win some of the best avalanche safety gear available. Sign up for any Avalanche Skills Course (AST-1 or AST-2) before midnight on November 20th and you are automatically entered into […]
Getting ready for Winter
Winter is on its way and for many of us these promise to be the most exciting months of the year. Backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and winter mountaineering are all sports easily enjoyed in Western Canada. Nothing can compare to a beautiful day in the alpine after a fresh dump of snow – many visitors come […]
Wilderness First Aid courses
We have finalized our dates for WFA courses for Fall of 2015. All the course dates can be found at our Wilderness First Aid courses Page. This season we are again offering a full range of courses in Squamish and in our NEW Classroom in North Vancouver! We can also can put together any level […]