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  • Avalanche
    • Courses

      • Private Avalanche Training – 2020/21
      • AST Refresher
      • AST-1 Classic (Seymour)
      • AST-1 Classic (Whistler)
      • AST-1 Classic Snowshoe
      • AST-1 PLUS (N. Van & Whistler)
      • AST-2 (2 weekends)
      • AST-2 (4-day course)
    • Preparation

      • Preparing for your AST Course
      • Avalanche Training FAQ
  • Custom
    • Custom Programs

      • Private Backcountry
      • Private Avalanche Training – 2020/21
      • Custom Ice Climbing
      • Custom Alpine Instruction & Guiding
      • Squamish Rock 1/2-day Private
      • Squamish Rock (Custom)
    • Contact us today to create your custom course, tour or expedition!

      Canada West Mountain School specializes in private, customized training and Guided trips. We work extensively with schools, clubs, companies and individuals to arrange everything from 1-day class sessions to International expeditions.

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  • Skiing
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      • Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
      • Ski Touring Weekend
      • Ski Mountaineering 2021
      • Crevasse Rescue
      • Winter Snow Camping
    • Guided Trips

      • Whistler Private backcountry
      • Garibaldi Neve Traverse, BC
      • Spearhead Traverse, BC
      • Mt Waddington, BC
      • Pantheon Range, BC
  • Rock & Ice
    • Rock Courses

      • Squamish Rock Intro (1-day)
      • Top-Rope Anchors (1-day)
      • Top-Rope Anchors (2-day)
      • Sport Lead Rock Climbing
      • Trad Lead climbing
      • Lead Multi-pitch
      • Rock Rescue
      • Squamish Rock 1/2-day Private
      • Squamish Rock (Custom)
    • Guided Rock

      • Guided Rock – Alpine
      • Squamish Rock Classics
    • Ice Climbing

      • Advanced Ice
      • Ice Essentials

  • Alpine
    • Alpine Training

      • Crevasse Rescue
      • Mountaineering Refresher
      • Mountain Skills Essentials
      • Complete Mountaineering
      • Alpine Skills
      • Intermediate Mountaineering
      • Tantalus Range Alpinism
    • Guided Alpine

      • Mt Logan, Canada
      • Bugaboos, BC
      • Mt Garibaldi, BC
      • Mt Joffre, BC
      • Mt Matier, BC
      • Mt Waddington, BC
      • Tantalus Range, BC
  • Hiking & Scrambling
    • Hiking program

      • South Chilcotins Wilderness – 2021
      • Garibaldi Wilderness week
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Overnight Backpacking
      • Wilderness Survival
    • NEW! South Chilcotin Wilderness traverse

      Join our 7-day wilderness adventure hiking though the sub-alpine wilderness of the Dickson Range in the South Chilcotin Mountains north of Pemberton. More details here –  South Chilcotin Wilderness Traverse.

    • Scrambling

      • Scrambling Essentials 2021
      • Blackcomb Peak, BC
  • First Aid
    • Wilderness First Aid

      • Intro Wilderness First Aid (2-days)
      • Advanced Wilderness First Aid – 40 hr
      • Wilderness First Responder (80 hr)
      • WFR – Re-certification  (3 days)
      • Wilderness First Responder Bridge (40 hr)
      • CPR Certification
  • Expedition
    • Americas

      • Mt Logan – 2021
      • Mt Waddington, BC
      • Aconcagua, Argentina
    • Europe & Africa

      • Swiss Alps Classics
      • Mt Elbrus, Russia
      • Mt Kenya, Kenya
      • Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
    • Asia

      • Khan Tengri, Kyrgyzstan
      • Ama Dablam, Nepal
      • Mt Everest, Nepal
Home / Custom Ice Climbing

Custom Ice Climbing

Ice ClimbingContrary to popular belief, you don’t have to go to the Rockies for great ice climbing! There are many fine objectives in the Whistler, Pemberton and Lillooet areas every season. Join our local ACMG Guides for a day of waterfall ice climbing tailored to your goals and ability level. A private guided day of climbing is the best way to discover West Coast Ice!

  • Private Guided Ice Climbing (maximum 4 climbers per Guide)
    • 1:1 Guide/Climber ratio: $650/person per day
    • 1:2 Guide/Climber ratio: $350/person per day
    • 1:3 Guide/Climber ratio: $250/person per day
    • 1:4 Guide/Climber ratio: $200/person per day

    Costs above include all technical Ice Climbing and safety equipment (excluding boots and crampons); and, avalanche safety equipment if required. For group sizes larger than 4 people, please contact our office directly.

    Cost does not include the following costs for participants and/or Guides:
    • transportation to/from climbing areas
    • lift access fees (if applicable)
    • accommodation if required
    • food and snacks
    • personal clothing and boots/crampons are responsibility of each participant

    Note on Boots and Crampons:
    Rentals are available at local rental shops, Canada West Mountain School can help arrange rentals.

    Please contact Canada West Mountain School directly to discuss the planned program and what we can assist you with.

  • Whether you are looking to push your Waterfall Ice Climbing grades a bit or are new to Ice Climbing, we can put together the ideal program for you! Work on your mixed "dry-tooling" technique, learn leashless techniques, lead climbing skills or just get out on some new and challenging waterfall ice routes.

    You book your own dates, you tell us what type of ice climb you want to accomplish, and we will choose climbing routes matched to your ability. Perfect as individual instruction, technique coaching, or just an opportunity to climb some challenging waterfalls! CWMS supplies all required technical climbing equipment.

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