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Updated March 31, 2012
2012 Spring Exams:
Level Two and Three Exams posted now! Several Dates Filling Fast!!! More...
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Updated April 30, 2012
2012 Spring Exchange: Photos Now Posted!
April 20-22, 2012 - Victoria, BC. Skill sessions, seminars, socializing!
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February 14, 2012
Updated - Water Classification Maps:
Outlining water classfications within British Columbia
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February 14, 2012
New Pro-Deal:
Killarney Kayaks joins the SKGABC Pro-Deal Program! Deals for members from companies like: Aquabound, Brooks, Broform, Delta, Level Six, Nimbus, North Water, Ortlieb, and Seaward!
Members Area
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January 15, 2012
2012 Training Courses:
Guide Training Courses to get you safely on the water! More...
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October 18, 2011
2011 Annual General Meeting:
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, Nanaimo, BC. Minutes available in the Members Area More...
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October 15, 2011
2011 Fall Exchange:
September 30 - October 2, 2011 - Tofino, BC
Photos now posted!
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July 1, 2011
Wolf Advisory: Vargas Island Park - Clayoquot Sound
Due to wolf activity on Vargas Island this spring, BC Parks has issued a Wolf Advisory More...
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June 29, 2011
Postal Disruption Over:
Mail is moving again, but submission of documents and payments can still be made online! More...
- Technical Guides Manual
The SKGABC has produced a manual for guides of every level. For more information Click Here
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- Courses
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Guide Training Courses
Level One Guide Training Courses 2011
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| March 17-20, 2012 |
SKILS / PRIA |
Ucluelet |
| May 21-25, 2012 |
Island Escapades |
Salt Spring Island |
| March 21-25, 2012 |
Alpha Adventures |
Sechelt |
| April 5-9, 2012 |
Alpha Adventures |
Sechelt |
| April 14 - 18, 2012 |
Island Escapades |
Salt Spring Island |
| May 19 - 22, 2012 |
SKILS |
Victoria |
| May 20 - 24, 2012 |
Vancouver Island University |
Nanaimo |
| May 23-27, 2012 |
Alpha Adventures |
Sechelt |
| May 25 - 28, 2012 |
Ocean River Sports |
Victoria |
| June 6-10, 2012 |
Alpha Adventures |
Sechelt |
| June 17 - 21, 2012 |
Island Escapades |
Salt Spring Island |
| June 22 - 25, 2012 |
Ocean River Sports |
Victoria |
| July 25 - 29, 2012 |
SKILS / West Coast Expeditions |
Kyuquot Sound |
| October 5 - 8, 2012 |
SKILS / PRIA |
Ucluelet |
Assistant Overnight Guide Training Courses
2011
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| April 23 - May 1, 2012 |
Ocean River Sports |
Clayoquot Sound |
| April 28 - May 6, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
| May 7 - August 14, 2012 |
COLT |
Vancouver Island |
| May 12 - 20, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
| July 7 - 15, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
| August 23 - November 23, 2012 |
COLT |
Vancouver Island |
| September 15 - 23, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
Upgrade from Level one to Assistant Overnight Guide Certification Course
If you have completed a Level One Training course in the
past, this is a great way to upgrade your certification to
an Assistant Overnight Guide level.
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| May 26 - 30, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
| September 16 - 20, 2012 |
Island Escapades |
Clayoquot Sound |
| September 20 - 24, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
Lead Guide Training Courses
A course designed to help prepare candidates for a Level Three Exam.
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| March 23 - 25, 2011 |
SKILS |
Clayoquot Sound |
The following companies and Colleges offer SKGABC approved guide training courses.
If you have questions about a particular course and whether or not it is approved by the SKGABC, please contact the SKGABC at info@skgabc.com.
Companies offering SKGABC approved guide training courses:
Rainforest Kayak Adventures www.rainforestkayak.com/
Island Escapades www.islandescapades.com/
COLT www.colt.bc.ca
SKILS www.skils.ca
Pacific Rim Informative Adventures (PRIA) www.priaoutback.com
Ocean River Sports www.oceanriver.com
Alpha Adventures www.outdooradventurestore.ca
Colleges offering SKGABC approved guide training courses:
Vancouver Island University http://www.viu.ca/campusrec/leadership_certification.asp Email cohen@viu.ca
College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca/ecotour Email dvogel@cotr.bc.ca
North Island College www.nic.bc.ca/tourism/
Thompson Rivers University www.tru.ca/tourism/advpgms
Capilano College www.capcollege.bc.ca/programs/wilderness/
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