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Canada West Mountain School
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PROGRAMS & COURSES
Mountaineering
Mountaineering Essentials
Complete Mountaineering
Alpine Skills Week
Crevasse Rescue
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Backcountry Touring
Avalanche Training
Alpine Training & Guiding
Rock Training & Guiding
Hiking and Navigation
Backcountry Skiing
Guided backcountry tours
Backcountry skiing courses
Winter Snow Camping
Crevasse Rescue – Skiers
Ski Mountaineering
Avalanche Safety
AST 1
AST 2
AST-Refresher
Avalanche First Aid
Hiking & Backpacking
Mountain Navigation
Overnight Backpacking
Wilderness Survival
Advanced backpacking – E.C. Manning Park
Cadwallader Range Traverse
Garibaldi Wilderness Traverse
Squamish Rock
Squamish Rock Intro
Top Rope anchors
First Aid
Intro Wilderness First Aid
WFR Re-Cert
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Avalanche Safety Training
AST 1
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Avalanche-Refresher
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Backcountry skiing courses
Guided Backcountry tours
Winter Snow Camping
Crevasse Rescue for Skiers
Ski Mountaineering
Mountaineering
Mountaineering Essential
Complete Mountaineering
Alpine Skills Week
Crevasse Rescue
Squamish Rock Guiding & Courses
Squamish Rock Intro
Top-Rope Anchors
Hiking & Backpacking
Cadwallader Wilderness
Overnight Backpacking
Wilderness Survival
Mountain Navigation
Advanced backpacking
Garibaldi Wilderness
First Aid
Intro Wilderness First Aid
WFR Re-Certification
Avalanche First Aid
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Garibaldi Neve Traverse
Join us this winter on our classic 3-day Garibaldi Neve backcountry ski traverse!
$795
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Spearhead Traverse Backcountry touring
Experience the incredible 3-day Spearhead Traverse with our local ACMG Guides!
$795
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Pantheon Range ski camp
Our classic 7-day ski camp in the Pantheon Range in BC's Central Coast Mountains is back after 10 years!
$3,175
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Top Rope Anchors (1-day)
Building a Top Rope anchor is an essential skill for all levels of outdoor rock climbing.
$195.00
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Overnight Backpacking
Join our expert instructors to learn all you can about Overnight Backpacking on this 2-day adventure!
$325.00
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Advanced Backpacking – E.C Manning Park
Enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower in the heart of Manning Park on this advanced backpacking adventure!
$495.00
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Cadwallader Range Wilderness Traverse
We are excited to offer this last-minute addition to our Summer 2025 Wilderness traverses!
$1,200.00
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Tenquille Lake Traverse
A spectacular 5-day journey along the sub-alpine ridges above the Lillooet River Valley north of Pemberton.
$1,495.00
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Chilcotin Wilderness Traverse
Join us on a spectacular wilderness traverse through the remote regions of the south Chilcotin mountains in BC
$1,595.00
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Garibaldi Wilderness Traverse
Join us on a spectacular wilderness traverse through the remote regions of Garibaldi Park
$1,595.00
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Crevasse Rescue – Summer/Alpine
Crevasse Rescue skills are essential for everyone travelling on glaciers.
$350.00
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Crevasse Rescue – Skiers
Crevasse Rescue skills are essential for backcountry travel on glaciers.
$350.00
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Avalanche Rescue & 1st Aid
Avalanche Rescue and First aid combined are essential skills required to respond effectively to an avalanche incident.
$275.00
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Winter Snow Camping
A multi day backcountry touring trip is easier than most people realize!
$345.00
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Overnight Ski Touring Weekend
A multi day backcountry touring trip is easier than most people realize!
$375.00
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Mountaineering Essentials
An excellent introduction to the skills required for moderate alpine objectives involving snow or glacier travel.
$995.00
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Alpine Skills Week
Immerse yourself in the alpine on our Mountaineering Course developed for people with previous rock climbing experience.
$1,375.00
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Ski Mountaineering 2026
2 days of Ski Mountaineering covering all the skills and techniques for big mountain objectives!
$450.00
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Complete Mountaineering
Our most comprehensive Mountaineering Course covers everything from rock climbing to glacier travel!
$1,495.00
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Avalanche Safety Refresher
Join us for a review and refresh of the essential Avalanche Safety Skills!
$175.00
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Backcountry Touring (ski & splitboard)
Backcountry ski and splitboard touring in Whistler, BC!
$195.00
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Squamish Rock Intro
Learn to outdoor rock climb in spectacular Squamish, BC!
$195.00
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AST-1 Seymour
Our Classic 2.5 day AST-1 course for skiers and snowboarders, offered on the North Shore Mountains since 1982!
$325.00
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AST-1 Whistler
Our popular 2.5 day AST-1 offered in Whistler since 1982!
$325.00
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AST-1 Seymour (Midweek)
Skip the crowds and save your weekends by taking a Mid-week AST-1!
$295.00
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AST-2 Snowshoe (2 weekends)
For snowshoers venturing beyond established trails, our AST-2 gives you the confidence for managing bigger terrain.
$675.00
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AST-2 (2 weekends)
Our Classic AST 2 advanced-level avalanche training program, conducted over two full weekends
$675.00
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Mountain Navigation
Learn and practice essential navigation skills for safe travel in the mountains and backcountry of BC
$195.00
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Wilderness Survival
Are you prepared to deal with an unexpected night out?
$325.00
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AST-1 Snowshoers
Our AST-1 course designed exclusively for snowshoe travellers!
$245.00
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) re-cert
Is it time to re-certify your existing Wilderness First Responder ticket?
$525.00
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Intro Wilderness First Aid (2-days)
Are you prepared to deal with someone who gets injured or sick in the backcountry?
$295.00
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AST-2 Backcountry Snowcats Lodge
Join us on a remote backcountry adventure while completing your AST 2 course this season!
$1,395.00.00
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AST-2 (4-day course)
If you prefer your own trail rather than following tracks, our AST 2 course is the Avalanche training program for you.
$675.00
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AST-1 PLUS (Seymour & Whistler)
Our unique 2.5 day AST-1 PLUS conducted on Seymour and Whistler since 1982!
$350.00
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AST-1 Squamish
Our popular 2.5 day AST-1 offered in Squamish by local guides and Avalanche Instructors!
$325.00
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Custom Programs
Every Program and Guided trip that Canada West Mountain School offers is available as a Custom, or Private, offering.
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
Gear Lists
The following Equipment Lists are available for download for Canada West Mountain School programs, but feel free to use them on any of your personal trips as well..
EQUIPMENT LISTS
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