About Flow
Flow Guiding Service quite literally offers a range of adventure! Using various mountain ranges throughout the Kootenay Rockies region, we guide both winter and summer trips in the most thrilling of locations. Meeting all required safety protocol and certifications to be a member of the Association of Canadain Mountain Guides (ACMG). We believe that by sharing our knowledge and passion. We can educate and empower our guests to take on the trip of a lifetime. Flow GS will help take you to the places to challenge you to become your best self and maybe even find your flow.
Safety
Safety is our main concern, making sure everyone’s health and well-being is at the forefront of our attention. Meeting industry standards, all of our Ski guides are trained and members of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). The ACMG is the governing body setting the standards and best practices for professional guides. For more information about the ACMG, checkout the website www.acmg.ca
Before each trip, every guest undergoes a pre-trip training by our team to ensure mandatory avalanche rescue skills are met. This includes how to operate rescue gear and knowledge of current snow conditions. As a Flow GS policy, every guest will be trained to an industry standard before trips commence.
When our clients are in the field with our guide, we encourage them to ask questions about the mountains, conditions, and where we are traveling. We believe by sharing and educating our clients while out in the field we can strengthen everyone's knowledge. We have a "speak up" policy if you want more information about the how and why of the trip and route. We strive to provide a have a safe fun trip that keeps everyone in their comfort zone.
Booking Info for Winter 20/21
All trips and courses require a 50% deposit to confirm your booking. This is refundable less $100 for admin fees 30 days before your trip date. After this period your deposit is nonrefundable. The remaining balance is due on the start date of the trip.
Anyone who has Covid-19 symptoms or has knowingly been exposed will not be able to partake in any trips or courses. FGS will offer you a credit for the amount of your deposit.
Payment must be received electronically, via E transfer, credit card or Paypal. Taxes and admin fee applies.
**Multi-day hut trips have their own booking policies; more information will be provided with trip details.
If you are unable to make your trip, it can be transferred to a friend. An increase in group size will have an added fee.