"The Pacific Alpine Institute has developed a customized ten hour course for our Outdoor Leadership Program. Teaching youth in a classroom is never easy and the instructors rose to the challenge! They adapted their teaching techniques and materials to make the learning fun, hands-on and relevant. They allowed us to participate and have a say in the course content. They were flexible and always positive."
 
Michele Desjardins, Program coordinator and teacher,
Outdoor Leadership Semester Program, Don Ross Secondary School, Howe Sound School District

“The Pacific Alpine Institute has been running the first aid training and OEC refreshers for our company for over 5 years now. We are very pleased with the level of instruction, the revolving curriculum and the adaptable approach to our specific first aid needs as a heli-skiing company.”

Andrew Wilkins
Lead Guide and partner, Whistler Heli-Skiing

"Greetings from the Great Smoky Mountains, Your 2 week Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course hit the spot!  I was not able to attend an OEC class over an extended period and the Pacific Alpine Institute (PAI) gave me the opportunity to take OEC in a time frame that worked for me. It was exactly what I was looking for. I found that this was not in any way a condensed course, but is a full OEC at a very fast pace. I have had over 20 years experience in EMS, military and the fire service, many hours of all types of training and the PAI rates right up there as some of the best training I have every received. It was a real challenge. Your instructors are professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and interesting. The equipment we used was top-notch, the training scenarios were relevant and the testing done in a way that was actually a learning experience in itself.  I hope to be able to attend some of your other classes in the future. I also wish to thank you for helping me with my accommodations and transportation and putting up with my deeply southern accent and ways. You made me feel very much at home. I have highly recommended the Pacific Alpine Institute to others."

Tom P. - Cattaloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley, North Carolina Professional Patrol

"The Pacific Alpine Institute provided a thorough and professional first aid course for our physiotherapists. They ensured the course was tailored to our specific needs. I highly recommend their team and we will be using them in the future."

Marilyn Hellier BScPT, FCAMT, CGIMS
Whistler Physiotherapy Group

I attended the Pacific Alpine Institutes' OEC course in October of 2004.  I had been offered two positions in Sun Valley, Idaho, both contingent on becoming OEC certified.  In a last minute attempt to get quickly certified, I came across Pacific Alpine Institute on the web. I called and spoke with Suzanne and was immediately sent all the necessary information as well as given several options for lodging.  Having taken many different courses over the past few years, I can state unequivocally, that this was the most well organized, demanding, but enjoyable course I have ever attended. The instructor was prompt, stayed on message, considerate of those of us who didn't quickly grasp concepts, kept her sense of humor, and extraneous conversation was kept to a minimum. I would rate the course an A+.  I passed the final exam with a new confidence in my emergency medical skills.  I was  then able to accept the position of ski team tutor.

Pat Murphy,  Sun Valley, Idaho

Companies where our graduates have obtained employment:
 
Cougar Mountain Wilderness Adventures
Canadian Snowmobile and ATV Adventures
Ziptrek and Treetrek Ecotours
Canadian River Expeditions Ltd.
Whistler River Adventures Ltd.
Wedge Rafting
Blackcomb Snowmobiles Ltd.
Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd.
Whistler Heli-Skiing Ltd.
Whistler Ski Patrol
Blackcomb Ski Patrol
Whistler Eco Tours Ltd.
Outward Bound Canada