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Ladies Rock Climbing Courses
This squamish rock climbing course, intro to rock climbing course is for the first time rock climber or the experienced gym climber that wants to learn the skills to climb outdoors. Learn the skills to get into outdoor rock climbing from the Vancouver climbing gyms. Push your limits rock climbing in Squamish, high on the Chief. Climb Vancouver coastal ranges of BC. Altus Mountain Guides will help turn your Rock Climbing, fantasies into reality. Sport Climbing is the skill you need to take your indoor gym climbing or outdoor top rope climbing to the next level. Learning how to sport climb safely will open up rock climbing destinations all over and is the perfect stepping stone to traditional climbing and multi-pitch climbing.
Read MoreMeet the Guides – Christine Feleki
Meet the Altus guide team. Christine Feleki is part of an amazing crew of athletes ready to share their knowledge to get you out in the backcountry.
Read MoreMeet the Guides – Brett Menter
Meet Brett Menter, a professionally certified Altus guide ready to take you out on your next big backcountry or mountaineering adventure.
Read MoreHeli Hiking
Heli Hiking Epic Adventures Await! Fast track your journey into the alpine with a scenic flight over the marvellous landscapes of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor! An unforgettable heli drop leads to a hike through the raw beauty of the untouched backcountry. Roads and houses are replaced with majestic glaciers and pristine alpine…
Read MoreMulti Day Hike
Multi Day Hikes Overnight Escapes Under the Stars Escape into the backcountry on an overnight camping expedition. Ascend through ancient old-growth forest, passing peaceful creeks and waterfalls into the majestic alpine. Camping next to a crystal blue alpine lake surrounded by epic peaks under the radiant night sky is an experience…
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Full Day Hiking Trip Wilderness Tours From the Sea to the Sky! It’s no wonder why mountain bikers, trail runners, and self-propelled enthusiasts of all types migrate to the south coast year after year; The sky’s the limit of where we can roam in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. There are countless trails…
Read MoreConditions Report | 12/27/2019
Winter Update | December 27th, 2019 Where that champagne powder at? With Santa forgetting to deliver our usual meter of fresh champagne powder this Christmas, we’ve been experiencing some unique conditions this season. In case you missed out on our most recent newsletter (subscribe at the bottom right of this page!), we’ve included our most…
Read MoreSea-to-Sky Transportation
Transportation along the Sea-to-Sky Know before you go! The 99 North Highway is a spectacular mountain corrider connecting Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. The Sea-to-Sky trail winds along cliffs towering up from the ripping Howe Sound waters, passing through the small communities of Lion’s Bay, Furry Creek, and Brittania. The tantalizing first site of the…
Read MoreWhistler Accomodation
Whistler Lodging Wake up in Canada’s Outdoor Recreation Capital! Despite failing to win the Olympic bid in 1968, construction of the Whistler Resort ensued and opened in January 1966. Fourteen years later the Blackcomb resort opened nextdoor, kicking off years of rivalry as the two mountains raced with upgrades unmatched by any other North American…
Read MoreDining in Whistler
Dining & Apres in Whistler Come for the snow, stay for the food! With over 170 restaurants encompassing every ethnic option under the sun, Whistler’s culinary scene is sure to impress. Seafood, Italian, French, Mexican, Japanese, fusion… take your pick, and be sure to arrive with an appetite. While most restaurants can be found within…
Read MoreSquamish Accomodation
Squamish Accomodation Wake up in Canada’s Outdoor Recreation Capital! Where the Pacific Ocean narrows into the Howe Sound inlet, crashing into the tall peaks of the coastal mountains, the District of Squamish anticipates anyone looking for an adventure. The unique locale boasts world class rock climbing, mountain biking, kite-surfing, hiking, backcountry skiing… you name it!…
Read MoreDining in Squamish
Dining in Squamish Food always tastes better after spending a day playing in the mountains The Squamish food and beverage scene has gained a lot of traction in recent years, adding several notable restaurants to it’s roster. Offering everything from the classic West Coast pub on the water to authentic Lebanese Cuisine to award winning…
Read MoreCham Classics
Chamonix Classics Climb Mountains Not so the World Can See You, but so You Can See the World! Six days of climbing featuring some of the best classic climbs of the Alps! An entire week will be tailored to the group’s skill level, experience, and goals, working around conditions to ensure…
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Altus mountain guides is a group of motivated professionals dedicated to providing our clients with outstanding quality in the mountains with safe adventurous trips. From our base in Squamish and Whistler BC we provide you access to the most amazing mountain experiences the West Coast has to offer. Our exciting itineraries showcase the Coast Range but reach beyond to the interior ranges of the Selkirkʼs and Purcellʼs and onto the Rockies. We also offer trips internationally from the historic and classic European Alps to the windswept wilds of Patagonia.