Breaking into Winter ❄️

As the snow-line creeps down the mountain, we are all starting to prepare for the emerging winter season!  ☃️

Whistler is magical in the winter! Gear is at the ready to take on the snow. Everything from skis & snowboards to skates and snowshoes!

Did you know this about Whistler? 🏔️

Whistler is situated in the Fitzsimmons range of Coast Mountain Range in BC, Canada.

Whistler Elevation – 2,181 m (7,156 ft)

Whistler and Blackcomb mountains have a combined total of 38 lifts including the Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Whistler has a ski-able area of 4,757 acres, or  1,925 hectares.

Whistler boasts one of the best yearly snow conditions with an average snowfall of 10.22 meters, or 33.5 feet.

And so much more!

If this is something that hits home for you. Get in touch with one of our education advisors and discuss your next step. WAS has amazing education opportunities that allow you to study, work and PLAY in Canada’s best year-round resort. Here is your opportunity to live the balanced life you have always dreamed of!

Our advisors can help you with any questions you may have about our programs, travel, quarantine, and of course the epic Whistler lifestyle. Contact us here.

Watch for his skills in the biking and snowboarding space!

Congratulations on your Mountain Sport Technician Diploma!

Leandro just graduated from the Mountain Sport Technician program. This diploma taught him bike mechanics, ski/snowboard production and tuning, digital marketing and more! Everything he needs to enhance his career.  Congratulations Leandro!

A Peek inside…
NEW Adventure Tourism Summer Program

This dynamic 1 year or accelerated 6 month program offers students the opportunity to break into the outdoor tourism industry while experiencing life in the mountains. The Adventure Tourism Summer Program offers an introduction to multiple outdoor disciplines within this one accredited diploma program.

Experience backcountry learning in the mountainous resort town of Whistler, B.C. We offer rolling admissions, so you can start multiple times throughout the year!

Check out Adventure Tourism Summer Program photos below!