One of the few courses in North America and Canada to teach a true backcountry guiding program, all set in the coastal mountain region. The Ski/Snowboard Guide Training Program gives students the opportunity to enlarge their backcountry skill set and pursue a career in guiding if they wish. The program consists of 157.5 full-time hours completed over a 6 month period.
An on-snow and hands-on program that teaches students in-depth backcountry skills including backcountry route planning, crevasse rescue, avalanche safety training and guiding amongst many other exciting elements. Throughout the program, students train in alpine terrain, building a resume of trips and backcountry experiences that also supports preparing for an ACMG / UIAGM Ski Guide level, if this path is chosen.
-All students applying to WAS must be 18 years or older.
-Receive a valid Canadian Study Permit before program starts.
Students must meet the following English Requirements (or equivalent) to be enrolled into any course or program:
-IELTS General Training: Listening: 4.5 | Reading: 3.5 | Writing: 4 | Speaking: 4
-CELPIP-General: Listening: 2H | Reading: 2H | Writing: 2H | Speaking: 2H
-IELTS: 4+
-TOEFL iBT: 52-62
-TOEFL PBT: 470
-Cambridge: PET (Merit)
-CLB Stage: 4
-CEFR: B1
-Online test results: B1 minimum
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Estimated budget for your study are shown below according to your interest. In many cases there are possibilities to work during your study. In order to be on the safe side you should be prepared to cover your first year from your savings. In some cases a proof of your financial capability may be required.
Please check below the available study programs that fit you best. Mark the programs of your choice and click apply now. You can apply for more than one program. Our fee per application is only EUR 49.90. You will get full professional advice and hands-on support from our experts on our online platform.
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