Why Choose Vancouver Mountain Guides?
Easily navigate through courses: Level 1 > Level 2 > Level 3 > Level 4 > Level 5 > Advanced (rock rescue and aid climbing).
Avalanche Skills Training courses use professionally developed online classroom and field components to maximize learning.
Consecutive courses are discounted 10% off. For example, take Level 1 Rock and receive 10% off Level 2 Rock by registering together.
VMG can supply all equipment you do not already own (except rock shoes). Climb On Squamish offers VMG participants 10% off rentals and sales.
Our guides use a 5-part teaching model to convey knowledge of technical skills:
Introduce skill
Demonstrate skill
Student practice
Coaching
Evaluate & Summarize
Personal and professional guides will teach new skills to challenge you while respecting your limits and maintaining your safety.
30 years of climbing experience ranging from ice, mixed, alpine, rock, and big wall climbing to learn from.
Exceptionally-qualified guides follow industry best practices and keep updated through continued education, continued professional development.
Guides are First Aid certified, CPR level C, Wilderness First Responders (80hr course).
Licensed Avalanche Canada AST Provider - National course standards developed by Avalanche Canada.
Guiding from Squamish to the Bugaboos & Mt Assiniboine, Marble Canyon, and Alpine regions throughout BC.
Private guiding is available for all custom trips, instruction, and specialized routes you have been planning or dreaming about.