Upcoming Trips and Courses

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  • Intro to Rock 102

    Start your outdoor climbing journey with an introduction to technical systems and movement on rock....

    1 SPOT LEFT
    Aug 29 - 30, 2026
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  • Intro to Rock 102

    Start your outdoor climbing journey with an introduction to technical systems and movement on rock....

    6 SPOTS LEFT
    Sep 5 - 6, 2026
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  • Intro to Rock Climbing

    A fun-filled day at the Comox Lake crags introducing you to the exciting sport of rock climbing. Learn...

    6 SPOTS LEFT
    Sep 7, 2026 (day trip)
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Acknowledgement

We at Island Alpine Guides are grateful for the privilege to live, work and play on the unceded, traditional territories of the First Peoples listed below, who have been the stewards of these lands for millennia:
 
Da’naxda’xw, Ahousaht, Scia'new, Ditidaht, Cowichan, Ehatteshaht, Gwa'sala-Nakwaxda'xw Band, Halalt, Heiltsuk, Hesquiaht, Homalco, Hupačasath, Huu-ay-aht, K'ómoks, Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h', Klahoose, Kwakiutl, Kwiakah, Kwicksutaineuk-ah-kwaw-ah-mish, Lyackson, Malahat, Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em , Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Namgis. Nanoose, Nuchatlaht, Nuxalk, Pacheedaht, Pauquachin, Penelakut, Qualicum, Quatsino, Snuneymuxw, Songhees, Stz'uminus, T'Sou-ke, Tla'amin, Tla-o-qui-aht, Tlowitsis, Toquaht, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseshaht, Tseycum, Uchucklesaht, We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum.

Important - Please Read

All Island Alpine Guides courses and trips take place in an outdoor, wilderness environment. This means that as a participant you will be encountering various risks, dangers, and hazards, some of which include avalanches, cornices, crevasses, cliffs, trees, creeks, rockfall, difficult travel conditions, weather, illness, equipment failure, wild animals, becoming lost as well as the possibility of mistakes being made by IAG guides and instructors.

To participate in these activities you will be required to read and agree to our waivers as part of the registration process. You will also be required to sign the waivers at the start of the course or trip. In doing so you will waive or give up certain legal rights including the right to sue or to claim compensation following an accident.

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Testimonials

Rob was a great instructor who brought lots of experience and knowledge. He taught us multiple ways to set up rope systems. We learnt lots of rope tricks to help us along the way. Robs laid back attitude made learning the material easy and he...
Jordan , RRT1 Training - Port Alberni » Rope Rescue Technician 1 (RRT1) – Full Course (6 Candidates, 2 Instructors)
Thanks again to Jan Neuspiel of Island Alpine Guides for an amazing experience! In the last couple of years I have taken various climbing instruction, an avalanche course and a guided mountain hike/climb on Vancouver Island. All three outdoor...
Dale Combs, Duncan, BC. » Mountain Skills Fly-In
We had a wonderful day and came away with some great tools in the tool box. Jan was a wonderful instructor sharing his knowledge, patience and good humour. Now to put things into practice and conquer the fear!
Laura King, Campbell River, BC » Mountain Improv