Mountain Adventure Skills Training - College of the Rockies

Alumni Thoughts: What were the three most valuable aspects of the MAST program for you?
"1. Learning so many leadership skills.
2. Connections through guides.
3. Life experience and feeling comfortable in backcountry and outdoor skills."
MAST Alumni 2026

"Straight up, I loved these [MAST field courses]... I feel I can go very far with these skills. MAST casts a very wide net of experience which is exciting."

"All courses gave a good baseline to continue these activities personally in a safe way, some also came with certifications that employers look for like WFR, AST 2, and canoe expedition guide. Learning navigation throughout different weather conditions in these courses is beneficial." MAST Alumni 2026

From the MAST and COTR Family to you. We hope you are having both an adventurous and safe summer on the river, in the mountains or finding a moment in nature.

Community around a campfire.

(Taken, of course, during a period when there were no active fire restrictions!)

When you forget your logbook. A log book may also work.

"All these courses challenged me in the best possible way and allowed me to grow. I learned so much by doing, rather than just listening."

MAST Alumni 2026

Anyone else ski powder with your eyes in the summer? Look at terrain with winter turns in mind? We do too.

"Technical skills, certifications, practical learning"

MAST Alumni 2026