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Altus MTN Club
$149 for the winter season. Member pricing on every Altus course and trip, 10% back after each one, and the guide notes, conditions and partners that make your own days better.
- Location
- Sea to Sky + international
- Duration
- Winter season
- Difficulty
- Introductory / Intermediate / Expert
- Guest Ratio
- 6 to 1
$149 per person
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A founding season, built with our members
The Altus Mtn Club is a $149 winter membership from Altus Mountain Guides, ACMG and IFMGA-certified guides based in Squamish and Whistler, BC. This season it’s in beta and open to 100 members, so our guides can get to know every one of you and we can build a real backcountry community around the people in it. You’ll help shape what the club becomes: the app, the events and the mentorship program.
When the spots are gone, we’ll start a waitlist for next season.
What you get
01
Member pricing
Up to 15% off Altus courses, plus member rates on day tours, multi-day and international trips.
02
10% back, every time
Every Altus booking you make as a member earns 10% back in Altus credit toward your next trip, valid for 12 months.
03
Mentorship days
Exclusive access to mentorship days with an ACMG guide, from $189. You make the calls; your guide gives you feedback on your decision-making and progress.
04
The guide room, opened up
Guides’ field notes from the day, chat with a guide, member events and Winterstoke clinics.
Mentorship days · Members only
You lead. A guide coaches.
A course gets you started. Getting good takes days in the mountains with experienced people. On a mentorship day you plan the tour, choose the terrain and make the calls, while an ACMG guide coaches you through each decision and debriefs the day with you.
How a day works
- 01
The night before
You get the forecast and the objective, and send us your plan: route, terrain, turnaround and what would turn you back.
- 02
At the trailhead
You run the briefing and the transceiver check. Your guide steps in on safety only.
- 03
On the skin track
Members take turns leading and choosing terrain. Your guide stops the group at decision points and asks why.
- 04
The debrief
What you decided, what your guide would have done, and one thing to work on next, with a short written note after the day.
Two ways to book
Scheduled day
Group mentorship day
$189 per person
- Join a scheduled date with other members
- Up to 6 members with one ACMG guide
- Sea to Sky terrain matched to the conditions
Dec 10, 13 · Jan 7, 17 · Feb 7, 18 · Mar 6, 18
Private day
Private mentorship day
$895 up to 6 people
- Your crew, your date
- Built around the objective you’re working toward
- Coaching on how your group makes decisions together
Any date in the winter season, subject to guide availability
Already a member? Book your day in the Altus app. Prices in CAD.
Included with membership
Free access to every Altus online course
All 13 courses in Altus Online Learning, taught by our guides and athletes. Members get every one free for the season.
Altus Backcountry Essentials $85
Crevasse Rescue + Glacier Travel $85
Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding $40
Alpine Efficiency with Julia Niles $45
Alpine Running with Eric Carter $45
Crack Climbing with Will Stanhope $45
Sport Climbing Progression with Alannah Yip $45
Top Rope Anchors $40
Intro to Trad $55
Multi Pitch, Level 1 $55
Rock Rescue $55
Backcountry Camping with Christine Feleki $45
Backcountry Cooking with Paul McSorley $45
Bought one at a time, the 13 courses add up to $685. With the Mtn Club, they’re included.
Conditions are free. The guides are in the club.
The Altus app is open to everyone for the avalanche forecast and mountain weather. Members unlock the rest.
Guide notes What our guides saw on the snow today, where they went and what they avoided
Chat with a guide Snowpack, route or gear questions, answered by people who are out there
Partner finder Post a trip or join one with members at your level
Trips and events Mentorship days, clinics and early access to new courses
Ask about your trip Instant answers about any booking, any time
Already booked with us? Your course is in the app already. Sign in with your booking email and we’ll send you a 6-digit code.
Member pricing
| Course or trip | Regular | Member | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courses · 15% off | |||
| AST 1 · Whistler or Squamish | $275 | $233.75 | $41.25 |
| AST 1 · midweek | $225 | $191.25 | $33.75 |
| AST 1+ Managing Avalanche Terrain · weekend | $359 | $305.15 | $53.85 |
| AST 2 | $879 | $747.15 | $131.85 |
| Intro Backcountry Touring | $195 | $165.75 | $29.25 |
| Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue | $425 | $361.25 | $63.75 |
| Steeps and Peaks | $695 | $590.75 | $104.25 |
| Big Mountain Skiing | $1,550 | $1,317.50 | $232.50 |
| Guided days · 10% off | |||
| Custom guided ski touring, per day | $850–1,100 | $765–990 | $85–110 |
| Trips · 5% off | |||
| Spearhead Traverse | $925 | $878.75 | $46.25 |
| Hakuba, Japan | $3,749 | $3,561.55 | $187.45 |
| Haute Route | $4,250 | $4,037.50 | $212.50 |
| Ortler Ski Traverse, Italy | $4,475 | $4,251.25 | $223.75 |
| Premium private guiding | |||
| Premium private guiding (Ross or Tucker) | $1,400 / day | $1,400 / day | No credit back |
Partner-run trips (such as Svalbard with Elemental Adventure) aren’t included. Member prices apply at checkout once you’re signed in to your membership. On top of the member price, every booking earns 10% back in Altus credit, valid for 12 months (bookings made after you join). Prices in CAD.
Winter 26/27 calendar
Mentorship days, member days and events through the season. Members book their spot in the app.
Mentorship day · members only Member day Event · open to all
NOV
7–8
Winterstoke Session Gear swap + season kickoff
DEC
6
First tracks member day Early-season full scale ERP training
10, 13
Mentorship day
JAN
7, 17
Mentorship day
28–31
Winterstoke Clinics Member pricing applies
FEB
7, 18
Mentorship day
MAR
6, 18
Mentorship day
APR
11
Spring snowpack day Putting it all together
Who it’s for
New to the backcountry
Start with AST 1 at member pricing, then lean on guide notes and mentorship days through your first season.
Getting out on your own
Read what the guides are seeing, check your plan with a guide, and find partners who ski like you.
Trip travellers
Member rates and 10% back on the Haute Route, Ortler, Hokkaido and Lyngen add up fast.
Join the Mtn Club
$149 a season. Member pricing, 10% back, and a guide in your pocket all winter.
Beta season · Limited to 100 members
What does this course cover?
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Part of the Introductory skill set.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Altus Mtn Club?
The Altus Mtn Club is a $149 winter-season membership from Altus Mountain Guides in Squamish and Whistler, BC. It includes member pricing on Altus courses and trips, 10% back in Altus credit valid for 12 months, exclusive access to mentorship days with ACMG guides from $189, all 13 Altus online courses, and member access to guide notes, guide chat and a partner finder in the Altus app.
How much does the Mtn Club cost?
$149 CAD for the winter season, paid once. There is no monthly billing.
How does the member discount work?
Members get 15% off Altus courses, including AST 1 and AST 2, 10% off guided day tours, and 5% off multi-day and international trips such as the Spearhead Traverse and Haute Route. Book while signed in as a member and the member price applies at checkout.
How does the 10% back work?
After each Altus course or trip you book as a member, 10% of what you paid goes into your Altus credit to use on your next booking. Member credit is valid for 12 months and applies to bookings made after you join.
What are mentorship days?
Mentorship days are member-only days in the field with an ACMG guide. You lead and make the decisions; your guide gives you feedback on your decision-making and progress. Scheduled days are $189 per person, or book a private day for your group of up to 6 for $895.
What is free without joining?
The avalanche forecast and mountain weather in the Altus app are free for everyone, along with everything about any course or trip you have booked.
I don’t live in BC. Is it worth it?
If you are coming for the Haute Route, Hakuba or a week of touring in Whistler, the member trip rates and 10% credit back add up quickly.
How many memberships are available?
The 2026/27 season is a beta, limited to 100 members. When the spots are gone, we will start a waitlist for next season.
Can I cancel my membership?
Membership runs for the winter season and is not refundable once you have used a member rate. Any unused credit stays valid until it expires.
Does the membership renew automatically?
We email you 30 days before it renews so you can decide.
