MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
WE HAVE DESIGNED MOUNTAINEERING COURSES FOR ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE!
At Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures, taking people into the mountains is how it all started. We are pleased to be one of the go-to guiding companies for Squamish & Whistler Mountaineering. We love to take people into the high mountains on treks they will always remember. Our top guides know the terrain and the best route options.
If you don’t see the ideal Squamish or Whistler mountaineering course listed below, the team at Mountain Skills Academy is happy to put together the ideal course for your time available, skill levels, and goals.
MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
MOUNTAIN NAVIGATION
Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: None
In this course, you will learn to recognize changing hazards, navigate with a map and compass, and build a travel and safety plan for diverse alpine terrain regardless of conditions and visibility.
SUMMER CREVASSE RESCUE & GLACIER TRAVEL
Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: None
This comprehensive Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel course is the industry gold standard for mountaineers, alpine climbers, mountain hikers and runners.
INTRO TO BASIC MOUNTAINEERING
Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: Crevasse Rescue is an Asset
This 2-day Intro to Basic Mountaineering course teaches you to begin exploring the mountains with confidence.
INTRO TO ALPINE ROCK
Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: Trad & Multi-pitch skills
Summit success on alpine rock routes depends on the safe, well applied and timely management of several specific skill sets, very different from typical rock climbing.
MOUNTAIN SUPER
Duration: 8 Days
Prerequisites: None
A fully comprehensive course recommended for participants who wish to acquire a complete mountaineering skill set.
CREVASSE RESCUE REFRESHER
Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisites:Crevasse Rescue Course
This one day course reviews the rope skills you previously learned in the full 2 day Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel course.
PRIVATE Instruction
Duration: Custom
Prerequisites: None
If you have a route or objective in mind that you don’t see listed on our site, why not consider taking a privately guided trip to help you achieve your mountaineering goal.
SKI MOUNTAINEERING
Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: AST1, Backcountry Experience, Crevasse Rescue is an asset
Summit success on alpine rock routes depends on the safe, well applied and timely management of several specific skill sets, very different from typical rock climbing.
WINTER CREVASSE RESCUE & GLACIER TRAVEL
Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: Strong Intermediate Ski/Board Level
Learn to be self-sufficient with our Winter Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel course.
UNSURE WHICH COURSE TO TAKE?
Have a question about one of our courses, guided trips or tour? Speak with one of our expert guides today.