Canada MTB course. Get your Bike Instructor PMBI Licence with the Bike Guide Training program in Whistler, B.C.
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This Bike Guide Training program in Whistler, Canada is the ideal MTB course for an individual looking to take their mountain biking skills to the next level and start guiding, especially in the backcountry.
The 197.5 hrs Bike Guide program incorporates the 80hrs Wilderness First Responder and on-trail mechanics in addition to the PMBI Level 1 instructor and a course dedicated to the skills involved in guiding clients. This is suitable for high-intermediate to advanced mountain bikers.
To conclude the program, students complete a 50hr co-operative work experience within a guiding role. Some past co-op partners have included Whistler Blackcomb, Tyax Adventures and Arbutus Routes.
BIKE GUIDE TRAINING PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Guiding mountain bike clients in a backcountry environment
On-trail repair methods and techniques
Foundation of mountain bike instructing
Knowledge of wilderness first aid techniques
CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED
Program Diploma
Wilderness First Responder certificate
PMBI Instructor Level 1 certificate
COURSES
Instructor Level 1
Wilderness First Responder
Trail Mechanics
Guiding Clients
Bike Guide Co-op
PROGRAM START MONTHS
May, June or July
WAS GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 18 years old
Proficient in English
Students need to be able to mountain bike comfortably on intermediate to advanced single-track trails
Students will require a reasonable base level of fitness.
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