Last updated: 2020-03-25
The situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve rapidly. We are following the situation closely and taking the following actions:
- We will continue to monitor federal and provincial recommendations for the general public as well as site-specific notifications for our programs and venues.
- Should new developments or changes occur, we will communicate these updates to you as proactively as possible.
- We are available to assist you with questions related to our programs and venues.
For Questions & Assistance
For the quickest response, please email [email protected]. We will get back to you as quickly as possible and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy and uncertain time.
More Resources
For up-to-date and accurate information on COVID-19 visit:
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- BC Centre for Disease Control
- Island Health
- Parks Canada
- BC Parks
- Johns Hopkins Case Map
- Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
What We Are Doing
We will continue to keep you informed as the situation evolves. Information will be posted on this webpage and we will send you updates. We will continue to post inspiring and relevant content on our social media channels. We are offering you the opportunity for one-on-one discussion during an online meeting. We are available to help you through this challenging time.
- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Book a 30 minute Online Meeting.
- Contact us.
A message from the ACMG: Outdoor Activities during COVID-19
As of Tuesday March 24, the ACMG has recommended to its members to cease guiding operations until Canada’s Public Health Service has deemed the crisis due to the COVID-19 virus to be over. We believe that this is the responsible action given the potential repercussions of spreading the virus to members of the public and first responders, and thereby further taxing our health care systems.
We are very aware that recreating outside is critical to people’s physical and mental well-being. Finding the right balance during these uncertain times means choosing activities that are local to your place of residence, suitable for proper social distancing and low risk enough not to require outside assistance from first responders.
We are also concerned about the spread of the virus to our beloved small mountain towns and popular climbing destinations. In these areas, medical facilities, first responders and SAR groups often have limited resources. Although our hospitals and first responders may not be overloaded yet, they need this time to plan, train and prepare for the anticipated rush. Hosting large numbers of ‘out of town’ visitors may significantly expose residents to the transmission of the virus; or just as possible, will expose visitors to the virus that is already present in these small communities. With increased density of visitors, social distancing alone may not be enough to slow the rate of spread in these areas.
We hope that taking these measures now will mean a speedier return to normal activities much sooner.
Please look after yourselves, your friends and the community at large.
The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Reference: A message from the ACMG: Outdoor Activities during COVID-19
