Wilderness Adventure Guides Training

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE GUIDES TRAINING  

This training can take place over a 5 - 7 week period.  The following certifications are awarded during this time frame.

White Water Rafting Guide Training (Class 2 Rivers) 

Big Canoe Guide Training

Swift Water Rescue Training

Standard First Aid with CPR "C"

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Backpacking Expedition Essentials

Introduction to Rock Climbing 

Bear Awareness Training

Wilderness Survival Training

Rope Rescue Awareness Certification

Wildland Firefighter Training

Chainsaw Safety and Operations

Foodsafe Level 1 and 2

Trail Design and Construction

If you enjoy working in the outdoors the Adventure Guide Training program will provide a wide range of experience and qualifications.  Some of the employers that are looking for candidates with the credentials from the Adventure Guides Training program include:

BC Parks

BC Ferries

Canadian Coast Guard

Department of Fisheries and Oceans

First Nations Fisheries Departments

Private Guiding Companies

Wildlife Research Companies

BC Hydro

Fisheries Companies

Parks Canada

Marine Companies

Tug / Water Taxi's

Tour Operators

Fishing Vessels

All training is NFPA 1006 / 1670 compliant.  Our training adheres to both the BC Commercial River Rafting Registrar's 2002 Guide and Transport Canada's Special Purpose Vessels Regulations SOR / 2008 - 121.

Solstice Recreation Group is a member of the NFPA which governs Swift Water Rescue Training.  We are Fire Officer / Fire Service Instructor certified with IFSAC Seals.  We are also a member of the BC River Outfitters Association.