WAS Whistler

Whistler Adventure School (WAS) is a private career training institution accredited and certified by the British Columbian Government. It offers 6-month and one-year diploma programs to students including Marketing & Media Manager, Adventure Winter Tourism, Mountain Sport Technician, Ski/Snowboarding Guide Training, Rock Guide Training or Bike Guide Training. These programs are designed to provide a hands-on learning experience with the support of industry professionals who also serve as mentors and advisors. 

The Marketing & Media Manager program features courses in photography, video production, event planning and marketing strategy. The Mountain Sport Technician program instructs students in areas such as snow safety, ski, snowboard, trail building or survival & winter camping. In addition, through the bicycle mechanic course they will receive Internationally recognized Cytech Certification. 
The school programs give students a true taste of outdoor activities to experience snowmobiling, sea kayaking, canoeing, alpine hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and more!  

WAS is located within minutes from the base of both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, North America’s premier ski resort and host to the 2010 Winter Olympics. 

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