Vancouver Island Backcountry Education
Courses
Avalanche Courses
VIBE’s avalanche courses give you the skills to stay safe in the winter backcountry.
Led by ACMG-certified guides, our AST 1 and 2 programs cover terrain assessment, snowpack analysis, and rescue techniques. Whether you're a beginner or refining your expertise, we’ll help you make informed decisions in avalanche terrain.
Sea Kayaking Courses
VIBE’s sea kayaking courses help you explore Vancouver Island’s stunning coastline with confidence. Guided by experienced instructors, you'll learn paddling techniques, navigation, and rescue skills. Whether you're new to kayaking or refining your abilities, we provide the training for safe and enjoyable ocean adventures.
Rock Climbing Courses
VIBE’s rock climbing courses help climbers of all levels develop their skills on Vancouver Island’s crags. Led by ACMG-certified guides, we offer hands-on training in outdoor climbing, lead climbing, and anchor building. Whether you're a beginner or tackling harder routes, we’ll give you the skills and confidence to succeed.
Mountaineering Courses
VIBE’s mountaineering courses prepare adventurers for the unique challenges of Vancouver Island’s alpine terrain. Led by ACMG-certified guides, you'll learn route finding, glacier travel, crevasse rescue, and safe ascent techniques. These courses are perfect for those wanting to develop or brush up on the skills necessary for tackling alpine peaks, long backcountry traverses or any other high-altitude adventure.
Backpacking and Hiking
VIBE’s overnight backpacking courses help you explore Vancouver Island’s backcountry with confidence. Led by ACMG-certified instructors, you'll learn route planning, navigation, campsite setup, and Leave No Trace principles. Let us help you get off on the right foot, by participating in one of our into courses or maybe you just need help making your backpacking goals come to life. Either way, we’ve got a course that will prepare you for safe and rewarding multi-day hikes.
Custom Private Courses
VIBE’s private courses offer a fully customised learning experience tailored to your goals. Whether it’s rock climbing, avalanche safety, sea kayaking, mountaineering, backpacking or even the desire to do them all, our ACMG-certified guides create courses that match the skill level of yourself and your group.
Learn at your own pace and focus on what interests you most for a truly personalised adventure.