Dates and Fees NOTE: Schedule and costs may vary due to conditions and enrolment. As a result dates and fees may change without notice. Full payment is required 45 days prior to the course start. Remain flexible in your dates as the CMSG office reserves the right of candidate placement.
Ski Program
Guide Training Skiing - Application Deadline: June 1, 2012 |
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| Guide Training Ski - Alpine Skills #1* | September 16 - 20, 2012 | TBA |
| Guide Training Ski - Alpine Skills #2* | September 20 - 24, 2012 | TBA |
| Guide Training Ski – Mechanized | Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2012 | TBA |
| Ski Skills Screening | January 17, 20, 21, 2012 | $200.00 |
| Guide Training Ski, Touring #1 & #2* | January 22 - 28, 2012 | $1475.00 |
| Guide Training Ski, Touring #3* | January 29 - Feb 4, 2012 | $1475.00 |
| * Note: Candidates take one of GT Touring #1 or #2 and one of Alpine Skills #1 or #2. Remain flexible in your dates as the CMSG office reserves the right of candidate placement. | ||
| Apprentice Ski Guide Exams - Application Deadline: October 1, 2011 | ||
| Apprentice Ski Guide, #1 | March 23 - 31, 2012 |
$2295.00 |
| Apprentice Ski Guide, #2, #3 & #4 | April 6 - 14, 2012 | $2295.00 |
| Note: Candidates applying to the Guide Training Skiing program do not need to apply for the exam. Exam placements are considered after completion of all training programs. | ||
| Ski Guide Exams - Application Deadline: October 1, 2011 | ||
| Ski Guide Pre Exam Training (optional) | April 2 - 5, 2012 |
$895.00 |
| Ski Guide, #1 | April 13 - 21, 2012 | $2295.00 |
| Ski Guide, #2, #3 & #4 | April 20 - 28, 2012 | $2295.00 |
Rock Program
| Application Deadline: March 1, 2012 | ||
| Guide Training Rock | May 26 - June 2, 2012 (Quebec) | $2070.00 |
| Guide Training Rock | June 9 - 16, 2012 (Canmore) | $1870.00 |
| Guide Training Rock | June 9 - 16, 2012 (Squamish) | $1870.00 |
| Rock Pre-Course | August 17 - 19, 2012 (Canmore) | $935.00 |
| Apprentice Rock Guide | Sept 4 - 11, 2012 (Squamish) | $1870.00 |
| Apprentice Rock Guide | Sept 4 - 11, 2012 (Canmore) | $1870.00 |
| Apprentice Rock Guide | September 18 - 25, 2012 (Quebec) | $1995.00 |
| Rock Guide | August 24 - 31, 2012 1 (Canmore) | $1870.00 |
Alpine Program
| Application Deadline: for AAG and AG exams May 1, 2012 | ||
| Guide Training Ice | January 3-7, 2012 (closing date Sept 30, 2011) | $1210.00 |
| Guide Training Alpine | July 1 - 8, 2012 | $1870.00 |
| Alpine Pre Exam Training | August 13 - 16, 2012 | $935.00 |
| Apprentice Alpine Guide Exam | August 20 - 29, 2012 | $2475.00 |
| Alpine Guide Exam | August 26 - September 4, 2012 | $2475.00 |
Hiking Program
| Spring Courses: Application Deadline: March 1, 2012 | |||
| Assistant Hiking Guide | June 16 - 24, 2012 | Jasper | $1870.00 |
| Fall Courses: Deadline for applications is July 15, 2012 | |||
| Assistant Hiking Guide | Sept 8 - 16, 2012 | Golden | $1870.00 |
| Hiking Guide | Sept 18 - 23, 2012 | Golden | $1540.00 |
Climbing Gym Instructor Program
| Application Deadline: 30 days prior to the listed course date, full payment is due with registration. | |||
| Please note the closing date is firm to allow for adequate preparation. | |||
| Level 1 | Feb. 10-12, 2012 | Edmonton, AB | $360.00 |
| Level 1 | Feb. 17-19, 2012 | Toronto, ON | Cancelled |
| Level 1 | Feb. 24-26, 2012 | Vancouver, BC | Cancelled |
| Level 1 | Apr. 20-22, 2012 | Victoria, BC | $360.00 |
| Level 1 | May 4 - 6, 2012 | Calgary, AB | $360.00 |
| Level 1 | June 1 - 3, 2012 | Dawson Creek, BC | $360.00 |
| Level 1 | Oct 19 - 21, 2012 | Calgary, AB | $360.00 |
| Level 1 | Oct 26 - 28, 2012 | Toronto, ON | $360.00 |
| Level 1 | Nov. 2 - 4, 2012 | Victoria, BC | $360.00 |
| Level 2 | Feb. 10-12, 2012 | Edmonton, AB | Cancelled |
| Level 2 | Feb. 17-19, 2012 | Toronto, ON | $375.00 |
| Level 2 | Feb. 24-26, 2012 | Vancouver, BC | Cancelled |
| Level 2 | Apr. 20-22, 2012 | Victoria, BC | $375.00 |
| Level 2 | May 4 - 6, 2012 | Calgary, AB | $375.00 |
| Level 2 | Nov 2 - 4, 2012 | Victoria, BC | $375.00 |
Top Rope Climbing Instructor Program
| Application Deadline: 6 weeks prior to the listed course date, full payment is due with registration. | |||
| TRCI | May 4-6 (Training) & May 12, 13 (Exam) 2012 | Squamish, BC | $850.00 |
| TRCI | May 4-6 (Training) & May 12, 13 (Exam) 2012 | Toronto, ON | $850.00 |
| TRCI | May 19-21 (Training) & May 26, 27 (Exam) 2012 | Canmore, AB | $850.00 |
For more information on TRU/ACMG courses contact:
Canadian Mountain & Ski Guide Program
Thompson Rivers University
900 McGill Road
Kamloops, BC V2C 5N3
cmsg@tru.ca
250.371.5838