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:

  1. Introduce skill

  2. Demonstrate skill

  3. Student practice

  4. Coaching

  5. 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.

 
 
 
 
 

MASTER NEW SKILLS

Rock, Alpine, Ice, Ski, & Avalanche Rescue Courses

 
 
 

Guided Climbing & Hiking

Rock, Alpine, Ice, & Hiking Adventures

 
 

Private Guiding

Customized, Private Instruction, Rock/Ice/Alpine/Skiing

 
 
 
 
Vancouver is where we live but the mountains are our home.
— Brent Nixon, Owner & Operator
 

 Proud Partnership

 
climb on offers vmg participants 10% off rentals and sales

climb on offers vmg participants 10% off rentals and sales

BRASSNECK BREWERY IS THE OFFICIAL BEER FOR VMG EVENTS.

BRASSNECK BREWERY IS THE OFFICIAL BEER FOR VMG EVENTS.

 
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The reason it was so scary was that there was only one climber capable of rescuing us, and that was Layton Kor, and he was in Colorado.
— Yvon Chouinard, on the first ascent of North American Wall.
 
 
 

Read what our participants are saying!

 

“I have taken this kind of course before and the detail and excellence in instruction was far beyond my expectations. I learned so much, it was impressive.”
- Christina, Alpine Rescue

 

“The instructor, Amanda, was very knowledgeable and inspired trust & confidence.”
- Juan, Level 2 Rock

 

“VMG was an amazing company to work with from booking, to making the decision to push for the top, and get there safely.”
- Thomas, Private Guided Day

 

“I just took an excellent crevasse rescue course with Eric. Highly recommended!”
- Erin, Alpine Rescue

 

“I was nervous at first to try trad climbing, but after two days of instruction I feel confident in my skills and ready to practice on my own. I couldn't recommend this course more! Well worth it!”
- Jessi, Level 3 Rock

 

“I took an intro to outdoor climbing course with Catherine, and she is an amazing guide and teacher. She has endless patience and made the day an awesome experience. I would love to take a follow-up course with VMG!”
- Neil, Level 1 Rock

 

“We did a 1-day private guided ice climb with Brent, and we are SO happy we did! With his knowledge really solid, we felt like we got much more than a few great climbs in.”
- Matt, Level 1 Ice