Experience rock climbing in a fun and safe environment. On day one, develop your rock movement skills and learn how to belay, rappel, and build simple anchors. On day two, we take it to the next level by building anchors using...
We've had many requests for an alpine rock climbing skills course, so here it is! Travelling in the island alps, or any mountain range for that matter, inevitably involves managing rock climbing terrain in the fourth- and...
This four day course is the full meal combo that includes curriculum from both our Alpine Skills course and our Alpine Rock Skills course. Curriculum covered includes snow climbing, snow anchors, glacier travel and crevasse...
If you've always wanted to be able to do some of the wonderful mountain hiking traverses that we have here on the island but could use a little help with the skills required, this course is for you. From planning food and...
A special women-only version of our most popular summer course. This is a complete mountain skills...
A course featuring all kinds of techniques to manage tricky situations in the mountains. Curriculum...
This is a complete mountain skills course with a helicopter to whisk you straight into the alpine...
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Amazing trip. Not only was the weather and location perfect, our guide Ken was incredible. He was approachable, easy going and had an absolute wealth of experience about life in the mountains. Would recommend for sure.Rob Livingstone, Victoria, BC
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We’re based right here in Comox Valley, on the edge of Strathcona Provincial Park. IAG is Vancouver Island’s premier Alpine Guiding outfit, and your ticket to exploring the spectacular alpine and coastal areas on the island and BC's Coast Ranges.
Our goal is to provide you with awesome experiences where you learn valuable skills and have fun along the way. Our experienced guides are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and/or are members of the Canadian Avalanche Association. Your safety is always our top priority.
Our vast back yard offers breathtaking scenery and many challenging and rewarding adventures, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
