Canada West Mountain School
Offers Mountain Guiding services, Instructional Training courses and Custom programs in all aspects of mountain travel and safety.
Our programs and trips are offered throughout Western Canada and around the World.
Avalanche
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 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!
Featured Courses & Itineraries
Custom Programs
Every Program and Guided trip that Canada West Mountain School offers is available as a Custom, or Private, offering.
Our Team
Our certified Guides and Instructors are among the best in the world to ensure that our guests and students get the finest quality experience possible.
Our Friends & Partners
We are proud to work with a wide range of community groups, Partners, sponsors and companies who all share our desire to offer the highest quality services, gear and resources.
Learn more about our Friends and Partners here.