Living the Dream: Study, Work, and Ride in Whistler

Imagine studying in one of the world’s premier mountain biking destinations while riding breathtaking trails. Welcome to Whistler, a mountain biking mecca renowned for its over 70 trails, unparalleled scenery, and the legendary Crankworx Festival. Whistler Adventure School (WAS) offers a unique opportunity to balance your education, passion for biking, and career growth.

At Whistler Adventure School (WAS), students don’t just study; they immerse themselves in a lifestyle that combines education, adventure, and personal growth. Whether it’s mastering trail building, honing bike mechanic skills, or learning to market your biking brand, WAS empowers students to pursue their passions while building valuable skills for the future.

Why Choose Whistler Adventure School?

• Over 150 kilometers of bike trails at Whistler Bike Park.
• A flexible schedule to balance classes, work, and riding.
• Programs tailored for bikers, adventurers, and creatives.

In this article, we’ll explore how WAS makes it possible to balance your studies, work, and love for biking, all while connecting with like-minded individuals who share your enthusiasm for adventure.

Mountain Sport Technician: Build Your Brand, One Trail at a Time

What You’ll Learn

The Mountain Sport Technician Diploma is perfect for hands-on learners passionate about biking. Some of the curriculum includes:

• Trail Building: Design and maintain world-class biking trails.
• Bike Mechanics: Develop advanced skills to repair and optimize bikes.
• Videography & Photography: Capture stunning visuals of your biking adventures to market yourself or start your own brand.

“Studying at WAS has been life-changing. I’ve gained real-world skills while riding some of the best trails on the planet!” – Jamie, WAS Graduate

Your Brand, Your Footage

Ever dream of documenting your rides and sharing them with the world? WAS equips you to do just that by teaching you to:

• Film high-quality biking footage.
• Edit videos for social media.
• Build a personal brand that reflects your passion for biking.

“Now, I’m building my portfolio with footage from my rides!” – Sarah, Student

Ride and Explore

With WAS’s flexible schedules, you’ll have time to explore:

• Whistler Bike Park: Over 150 kilometers of trails perfect for practice.
• Squamish and Pemberton: Known for challenging single tracks and flowy descents.
• The North Shore: A legendary destination for technical terrain.

Explore the Mountain Sport Technician program here.

Marketing Media Manager: Craft Your Biking Brand and Network Globally

What You’ll Learn

The Marketing Media Manager Program focuses on creating and promoting a biking brand, with modules covering:

• Digital Marketing: Enhance your online presence.
• Social Media Strategy: Master platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and more.
• Branding: Develop a strong identity for your biking business.

Community of Riders

Whistler attracts over 2 million visitors annually, many sharing your love for biking. This creates unique opportunities to:

• Network with riders, entrepreneurs, content creators and other biking enthusiasts.
• Build collaborations with like-minded peers that could launch your career.
• Professionals from around the world in the industry.

“This program helped me connect with riders from all over the world while building my brand from scratch!” – Carlos, WAS Graduate – Ameilia??

Flexibility Meets Opportunity

WAS’s schedule allows you to balance:

• Studies and Work: Fit part-time jobs around your classes.
• Education and Biking: Make time to ride iconic trails.

Flexibility Meets Opportunity

WAS’s schedule allows you to balance:

• Studies and Work: Fit part-time jobs around your classes.
• Education and Biking: Make time to ride iconic trails.

Start building your biking brand today.

Adventure Tourism Summer: Elevate Your Skills on Two Wheels

What You’ll Learn

This hands-on program prepares you for careers in adventure tourism with courses like:

• Wilderness First Responder: Essential first-aid skills.
• Guiding Clients: Lead group rides with confidence.
• Mountain Biking Skills: Improve your technical riding ability.

Level Up Your Guiding Game

• Build Confidence: Manage groups of all experience levels.
• Refine Skills: Navigate challenging terrains safely.

“I gained the confidence to lead group rides professionally.” – Ella, Student

Ride Iconic Trails All Summer

Explore trails suitable for every skill level:

• Green Runs: Perfect for beginners or practicing guiding skills.
• Double Blacks: Challenge yourself on technical terrain.

Turn your passion into a career with the Adventure Tourism Summer program

The WAS Lifestyle: Flexibility, Adventure, and Connection

Flexible Class Schedules

WAS offers flexible schedules so you can balance:

• Work and Study: Part-time jobs to support yourself.
• Education and Biking: Weekly or daily rides on iconic trails.

“The flexible schedule means I can ride every week and still excel in my classes!” – Liam, WAS Student

Explore World-Class Trails

Whistler is surrounded by legendary biking destinations, including:

• Squamish and Pemberton: Challenging single tracks.
• The North Shore: Renowned technical terrain.
• Whistler: Everything from a paved valley trail extending from one side to the other, downhill biking and tons of cross-country.

A Global Community

Join a diverse student body and build lifelong connections with people who share your passion for adventure.

Learn more about the WAS experience.

Start Your Biking Journey Today

Your Biking Journey Starts Here

Whistler Adventure School has helped hundreds of students launch careers in biking, media, and tourism while living their passion.

“I’ve met people who share my love for biking, learned from incredible instructors, and explored some of the best trails in the world. WAS made it all possible.” – Mia, WAS graduate.

Ready to combine biking and education? If this is something you are looking for, reserve a spot in an upcoming virtual session or if you just want to get started – apply now and kickstart your adventure!