Bike Guide Training in Whistler - 6 month study & work program

After several year working as an engineer in Italy I decided to make a change and pursue my passion for biking. So, I moved to Squamish and took the bike guide training with Whistler Adventure School. After first few weeks of training I started to apply to guiding jobs and I had been hired as a canoe guide and bike guide with two different companies.
My experience with this training is definitely positive.After one year, I am still working as guide and coach and I love it. I am glad I did this training.
To conclude I would like to say that in order to have a wonderful and successful experience like mine it is important that you will approach this training with the right attitude. The same when you'll apply for a job as a guide or coach.
I really hope this review help you decide. In any case I am willing to have a chat with you if this can help you decide!

This course is absolutely recommended to people who loves mountain biking. I learnt a lot of new things related with mechanic, guiding people, first aids... The instructors were amazing and the school supported me always I required that. You have fun while you are learning a lot of interesting things. The program also allows you to work in bike environment, with people with the same interests of you, and that it awesome. I´ve already recommended this school to some friends. It was a very good experience in Whistler.

Attending to this program has been one of the best decisions in my life. While there I had so much fun, met incredible people who have the same passions I have and learnt a lot of skills that changed my career and now I can say that I work in the industry I always dreamt.
One thing I loved about the program, a part from the courses that were incredible, was the bike guide co-op that helped me to practice all the learnt skills in the real world.
And, of course, I want to mention that Whistler, the town where WAS is located, is the best place in the world with any doubt for all snow, mountain and MTB passionates, what an amazing place!