What's New for our 30th year

Canada West celebrates our 30th year of operation!
Our first programs were offered way back in 1982. At that point Canada West Mountain School was run by the "Safety and Education Committee" for the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC.

After 30 years of leading the way in Mountain Safety instruction in BC, we still are committed to the founding principles that reflect back to our roots.

Quite simply, our goal is to provide the highest quality guiding and instruction services with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and safety. We started our programs in 1982 with that goal, and it is still an equally strong mandate for Canada West Mountain School as we head into 2012.

Free clinics, slide shows and presentations
As part of our 30th celebrations, we are pleased to announce that Canada West Mountain School will be hosting a series of free clinics, workshops and slide shows starting in December.

Visit Mountain School Presentations for more details on this exciting new program!

Join us online at the 2011 local hangouts now!!
Back in the 80's, we would all hang out at the Cecil or the Cliffside (anyone remember when those were frequented by climbers?) This is 2011 though, so now you can find us online at all the right places!

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Some of the local ski hills are poised to open with the early season snowfalls we have been having, this bodes well for the upcoming season.

Check out our Avalanche Courses to see if there is some training there for you, or your partners in adventure!