At Backcountry Learning, we have been fortunate in having the pleasure of working with the following organizations:
The ACMG has been the leading authority for all aspects of mountain guiding and instruction in Canada for over 50 years. They set the professional standards for mountain guides, alpine guides, ski guides, rock guides, climbing instructors, hiking guides and via ferrata guides.
Avalanche Canada is a non-government, not-for-profit organization dedicated to public avalanche safety. They coordinate and deliver avalanche awareness and education programs, provide curriculum and support to instructors of Avalanche Canada training programs, act as a central point-of-contact for avalanche information, and work closely with many different avalanche research projects, both at home and abroad.
Bella Coola Heli Sports was voted “Worlds Best Heli Ski Operator” in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 World Ski Awards. Based in the Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia, Bella Coola Heli Sports offers the world’s largest contiguous tenure with 3.25 million acres of terrain, over 100 feet of annual snowfall, and five lodges including Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, one of Canada’s most celebrated wilderness resorts.
Big Red Cats is one of the largest cat ski operations in the world. Based out of Red Mountain, BC, and first stop on the Powder Highway, Big Red Cats boasts some of the best tree and glade skiing in the world!
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing focus on providing small groups their #bestdayever! With a maximum of 24 guests at their luxury lodge, and a vast tenure, they are able to provide a personalized and world-class service.
With an annual snowfall of 60 feet and 17,000 acres of awe-inspiring terrain, Monashee Powder Snowcats offer non-stop, world-class powder skiing all season long. A maximum of 24 guests at any one time ensures a personal and powder-filled experience!
Stellar Heliskiing operates in the majestic Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges of the Kootenays in British Columbia, Canada. If you are looking not just for epic terrain and fantastic snow (both of which they have in buckets), but a genuine experience in the Kootenay style, Stellar Heliskiing is for you.
West Cirque Flying is a privately owned operation in British Columbia with a focus on safety and enjoyment.