About Summit Mountain Guides
Summit Mountain Guides is a professional guiding company based in Nelson, BC, drawing on the incredible alpine terrain of the Selkirk, Purcell and Valhalla ranges that surround the town. Led by internationally certified guides, the company offers instruction and guided trips across every mountain discipline, from summer alpine to deep-winter backcountry.
Their program spans backcountry ski touring and ski mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, multi-day mountaineering expeditions in Canada and Europe, and guided hiking and trekking. They also run a full slate of skills courses, including Avalanche Skills Training (AST 1 and 2), ski-touring clinics, and rope-rescue and climbing instruction, catering to everyone from first-timers to aspiring alpinists.
What gives Summit Mountain Guides its credibility is its certifications and depth of experience — the team holds ACMG and IFMGA guiding credentials and Canadian Avalanche Association professional membership, the gold standard for mountain safety. For visitors wanting to explore Nelson's world-class backcountry with expert oversight, they are a trusted, safety-first choice.
