Program Overview

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Whistler Adventure School Programs

Marketing & Media Manager Diploma Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Marketing & Media Manager Diploma Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the marketing and media industry.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and practices
• Learn to create effective marketing campaigns and strategies
• Understand the role of media in marketing and how to effectively utilize various media channels
• Develop skills in market research, analysis, and planning
• Learn to create engaging content and develop a personal brand

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• None

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $7,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $8,500 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: Up to $90 CAD*

Mountain Sport Technician Diploma Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Mountain Sport Technician Diploma Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the mountain sport industry.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of mountain sport principles and practices
• Learn to create effective mountain sport programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in mountain sports
• Develop skills in mountain sport instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging mountain sport experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• None

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $7,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $8,500 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: Up to $90 CAD*

Adventure Tourism Summer Certificate Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Adventure Tourism Summer Certificate Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the adventure tourism industry.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of adventure tourism principles and practices
• Learn to create effective adventure tourism programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in adventure tourism
• Develop skills in adventure tourism instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging adventure tourism experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• None

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $3,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $5,000 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: $50 CAD

Adventure Tourism Winter Certificate Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Adventure Tourism Winter Certificate Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the adventure tourism industry.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of adventure tourism principles and practices
• Learn to create effective adventure tourism programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in adventure tourism
• Develop skills in adventure tourism instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging adventure tourism experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• None

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $3,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $5,000 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: $50 CAD

Bike Guide Training Certificate Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bike Guide Training Certificate Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a bike guide.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of bike guiding principles and practices
• Learn to create effective bike guiding programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in bike guiding
• Develop skills in bike guiding instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging bike guiding experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced mountain bike skills, capable of riding black trails and advanced terrain

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Full suspension Trail/Enduro Bike

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Additional physical requirements are necessary

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $7,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $8,500 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: Up to $60 CAD*
• Lab Supplies: $125 CAD

Ski & Snowboard Guide Training Diploma Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Ski & Snowboard Guide Training Diploma Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a ski or snowboard guide.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of ski and snowboard guiding principles and practices
• Learn to create effective ski and snowboard guiding programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in ski and snowboard guiding
• Develop skills in ski and snowboard guiding instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging ski and snowboard guiding experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced skier/snowboarder with own touring set up (Powder skis or Split-board)
• Able to ski/ride black/double black runs in home country comfortably in powder
• Ideally have some backcountry experience

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ski Guide Equipment List

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Additional physical requirements are necessary

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $7,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $8,500 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: Up to $90 CAD*
• Technical Mountaineering Equipment Rental (Optional): $150 CAD
• Trip Fees: Up to $450 CAD

Alpine Guide Training Diploma Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Alpine Guide Training Diploma Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as an alpine guide.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of alpine guiding principles and practices
• Learn to create effective alpine guiding programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in alpine guiding
• Develop skills in alpine guiding instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging alpine guiding experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Rock Guide Training Program or
• Advanced Rock Climbing Skills (comfortable 6+)

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Alpine Guide Equipment List

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Additional physical requirements are necessary

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $3,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $5,000 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: $50 CAD
• Trip Fees: Up to $450 CAD

Rock Guide Training Diploma Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Rock Guide Training Diploma Program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a rock guide.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of rock guiding principles and practices
• Learn to create effective rock guiding programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in rock guiding
• Develop skills in rock guiding instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging rock guiding experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Rock Guide Equipment List

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Additional physical requirements are necessary

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $3,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $5,000 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: $50 CAD
• Trip Fees: Up to $450 CAD

Design & Innovation Individual Course Certificates

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Design & Innovation Individual Course Certificates are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the design and innovation industry.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of design and innovation principles and practices
• Learn to create effective design and innovation programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in design and innovation
• Develop skills in design and innovation instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging design and innovation experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• None

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $3,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $5,000 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: $50 CAD

Study & Play in Whistler: Course Bundles

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Study & Play in Whistler: Course Bundles are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the adventure tourism industry.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of adventure tourism principles and practices
• Learn to create effective adventure tourism programs and strategies
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in adventure tourism
• Develop skills in adventure tourism instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging adventure tourism experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• None

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $3,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $5,000 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: $50 CAD

Course Calendar

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Course Calendar is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the courses offered by Whistler Adventure School.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the courses offered by Whistler Adventure School
• Learn to create effective course schedules and plans
• Understand the role of safety and risk management in course planning
• Develop skills in course instruction and guiding
• Learn to create engaging course experiences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years old
• Proficient in English

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• None

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• None

PROGRAM COSTS

• Tuition Fee Domestic: $3,500 CAD
• Tuition Fee International: $5,000 CAD
• Application Fee: $250 CAD
• Textbook Fees: $50 CAD

About Whistler Adventure School

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Whistler Adventure School is a private post-secondary school providing high-quality career training in Marketing & Media, Mountain Sport Technician, Adventure Tourism Winter, Adventure Tourism Summer, Design and Innovation, and Guiding in the beautiful mountain town of Whistler, BC, Canada.

SCHOOL HISTORY

Whistler Adventure School was founded in [Year] with the goal of providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the adventure tourism industry.

SCHOOL MISSION

The mission of Whistler Adventure School is to provide students with a comprehensive education in the adventure tourism industry, preparing them for successful careers in guiding, instruction, and management.

SCHOOL VALUES

• Safety
• Quality
• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Community

SCHOOL FACULTY

• Chris Lawrence
• Guillaume Otis
• Chris Clark
• Sam McDonald

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

• Whistler Blackcomb
• Tyax Adventures
• Arbutus Routes

SCHOOL LOCATION

Whistler Adventure School is located in the beautiful mountain town of Whistler, BC, Canada.

SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

• Phone: [Phone Number]
• Mobile: [Mobile Number]
• Email: [Email Address]

SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA

• Facebook: [Facebook Page]
• Instagram: [Instagram Page]
• Twitter: [Twitter Page]

SCHOOL COPYRIGHT

Copyright [Year] Whistler Adventure School. All rights reserved.

SCHOOL DISCLAIMER

Whistler Adventure School gratefully and respectfully operates on the unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh and L̓il̓wat7úl First Nations.