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Altus Mountain Guides

Squamish-based Altus Mountain Guides runs AST 1, AST 1+ and AST 2 courses and guided backcountry group tours in Squamish, Whistler and the Callaghan Valley, led by ACMG and IFMGA guides.

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The essentials

Recorded from the operator's own pages. Season and availability notes are here for planning: they never decide whether an operator appears on Flow State.

Where
Sea to Sky backcountry: Squamish, Whistler and the Callaghan Valley
Nearest town
Squamish
Departure point
Squamish field days on a BC Parks road (tire chains required); Whistler days from the Whistler Blackcomb lifts
Access
Office: 389 - 38109 2nd Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0T7. Whistler days need a Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket (operator).
Season
Winter
Who it's for
AST 1: confident on blue runs, basic knowledge of touring gear, able to hike 2-3 hours a day (operator).
Format / duration
AST 1 and AST 1+ (2 days), AST 2, guided group tours
Group size
Group tours: up to 6 guests per guide
Availability
2026/27 AST 1 courses listed: Tuesdays in Squamish, Wednesdays in Whistler.
Booking
Dates, rates and booking sit with the operator.
Contact
+1 (604) 848 8543

Details checked 2026-10-11 · sources: altusmountainguides.com/contact, altusmountainguides.com/about, altusmountainguides.com/courses/ast-1-avalanche-skill-training, altusmountainguides.com/courses/ast-1-ski-touring-skills, altusmountainguides.com/trips/backcountry-group-tours, altusmountainguides.com/avalanche-courses.

The operation

Dates, programs, pricing, safety requirements and booking all sit with the operator.

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