Training : New to paragliding? Need a refresher? Need a local flying coach?

Customized instruction and coaching available for beginner and intermediate pilots.

You can find information about all paragliding pilot ratings (P1-P5) on the HPAC website, including all the required skills for each level.

WE ARE SETTING UP OUR CLASSES FOR  2026

April 11-14 | April 25-28 

May 9-12 | May 23-26

June 6-9 | June 20-23

We offer monthly P1 training intakes, structured around two 4-day weekend courses per month from April through June.

One intake per month in July and August, weather and fire conditions permitting.

Each course is limited to 8 participants, with a maximum of 6 P1 students per intake; remaining spots may be allocated to P2 students to ensure high-quality instruction and individualized attention.


Extension Dates: Additional training days may be scheduled to help students progress further in their training or to provide flexibility in completing the required 4 days for the P1 course.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Pilot Training courses represent the average students learning curve, and are ample for most pilots to graduate. As with any course, some students may need to purchase a few more classes beyond the usual if they have difficulty with some of the requirements. Not every new pilots learns at same speed.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND: Paying for the course does not guarantee a completed license.
Our instructors will do everything we can to make you a safe and effective pilot as quickly as possible. It is up to you to make yourself available during the course dates or to make appropriate arrangements for alternate training.

P1 Beginner Student  Rating –  6 Solo Flights 

Our P1 course is designed to fully immerse you in the fundamentals of paragliding, ideally allowing you to complete this stage over a long weekend. We offer a 4-day Training Camp format to maximize flight opportunities and accelerate learning.

While some time is spent traveling between sites, this is an important part of the learning experience and counts as class time—perfect for discussions, debriefs, and theory review.By the end of your P1, you should feel confident with basic launch and landing skills under instructor supervision. Completion typically requires three to four days of ideal weather conditions.

The P1 rating is your first step toward independent flight. A written exam is required to finalize this level and move forward in your training progression. Most students continue P2 training the same weekend.

P1- Beginner Student 4-day Course $ 1,417.50 + taxes

P2 Novice Rating – 26 Solo Flights

At this stage, we introduce high flights and begin teaching turns and other standard maneuvers required for solo-flying. As your skills progress, we gradually step back our in-flight input and encourage you to make your own decisions in the air. You’ll also begin preparing your own flight plans, using your growing ability to assess site conditions and interpret daily weather forecasts, an essential step toward becoming a confident, self-reliant pilot.


Training can continue through our 4-day Training Camp, where you can accumulate multiple flights over fewer days, or through single-flight days at our Pemberton flying site. Keep in mind: the more compact your training schedule, the better your retention and the faster your overall progression. We run the shuttle service to launch in Pemberton, allowing us to supervise and instruct you through the required flights and skills needed for P2 sign-off. Once you complete the P2 Novice Rating, you may fly solo without an instructor, within the specific parameters outlined in the rating guide

Plan to dedicate approximately 10–14 days to complete the P2 program. However, you can complete at your own pace, we suggest completing in 1 season. Finalizing your P2 requires a written exam, as well as registration with local and national organizations to validate your rating and provide the insurance required to fly at many sites. Outside of scheduled training time, you’ll be expected to continue practicing independently—especially ground handling—to reinforce what you’ve learned and accelerate your development as a pilot.

P2- Novice Student Flex Course $ 1,732.50 + taxes

FULL TRAINING FROM ZERO TO LICENSED
P1 + P2 Paragliding Certification (Save $ When Booking Both)

This complete training package takes you from your very first flight through to earning your P2 Novice Rating, allowing you to fly solo within rating guidelines. Beginning with P1 fundamentals and progressing seamlessly into P2 skills, you’ll build confidence, decision-making ability, and site awareness through structured instruction and supervised solo flights.

Training is designed to be immersive and efficient, with options to concentrate flights through Training Camp or spread them out as needed. By booking P1 and P2 together, you benefit from a streamlined progression, better skill retention, and cost savings, while receiving full instructor support from start to finish.


P1 & P2 – Novice Rating – Full Course $ 2,940.00 + taxes

HPAC Instructor and Tandem Certification and Re-certification


This specialty program represents the highest level of training offered by Sea to Sky Paragliding. Designed for experienced pilots pursuing HPAC Instructor Rating and Tandem Endorsement. The course emphasizes advanced decision-making, instructional methodology, safety management, and professional standards. Training is highly personalized, rigorous, and performance-based, ensuring candidates meet the highest expectations required to teach, guide, and fly responsibly at an instructional level. Re-certification is also available.

Instructor Certification:  Possess an Advanced Rating , Demonstrate experience of minimum of 100 flight hours and 50 flights. The requirements for becoming an HPAC/ACVL-certified instructor or Senior Instructor and the requirements for maintaining the certification can be found in National Curriculum for the Instructor Certification Program and SOP 420 Instructor Certification .

Tandem Endorsement: The requirements for the tandem endorsement (TI) or for a Tandem Instructor (TII) endorsement (with current Instructor or Senior Instructor certification) can be found in SOP 430 Tandem Endorsement Program .

Please note that Instructors working toward their tandem endorsement must first take a tandem course from a Senior Instructor TII, followed by a number of practice tandem flights with rated HPAC pilots only. During these tandem practice flights, the tandem pilot must at all times carry the Tandem T1 Endorsement Training and Flight Training Log and produce it upon request by any HPAC member on launch or at landing. This form must also be submitted by the Senior Instructor to the Office when recommending the instructor for a Tandem Endorsement.

International Rated Pilots: FAI International Pilot Proficiency card is required for international rated pilots applying for Canadian Rating.

Cross Country Tours

We also offer instruction and guided flying opportunities at outstanding sites both locally and abroad. During the winter months, we head to Tenancingo de Degollado, Mexico, a world-class paragliding destination where you can continue your training or refine your skills from November through February.

These winter tous are especially recommended for P2 pilots looking to build confidence and airtime in consistent conditions. November is ideal for beginners, while December and January offer excellent conditions for intermediate and advanced pilots seeking longer flights and skill progression.Take a look at our tours page or contact us for more details.

Other Specialized Courses

We offer a range of specialty courses designed to help pilots refine specific skills and progress with confidence. These courses are Pemberton-centric, giving you in-depth familiarity with the local flying area while teaching transferable skills you can apply at sites anywhere in the world.

Thermaling & Introduction to XC

Ideal for newly rated P2 pilots, this course focuses on developing your ability to find, center, and connect thermals. You’ll build the foundation needed for your first distance flights while improving efficiency and confidence in the air.

Duration: 3 days

Pemberton XC Specialty

Designed for pilots in the P3 range (+90 flights) through P4 who want to advance their cross-country skills. This course dives into flying for distance in the Pemberton Valley, including site-specific strategies for big flights and how to translate those techniques to other locations. Topics include flight planning, instruments, appropriate equipment for advanced flying, and mastering the subtle thermals that allow you to connect, transition, and extend your range—safely and consistently.

Duration: 3 days

Coaching

We can customize training for single or small groups of pilots wanting to learn specific skills or work on mastering some of the next skills required to move up in level for things like thermaling, XC, top landing, ridge soaring, or just expanding one’s experience in the Pemberton flying area.  This is a great option for pilots trying to work on pilot-specific issues.  If you are proficient at flying here, you can fly anywhere.

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