THE AMERICAN MECHANIZED OPERATIONS COURSE:
REMOTE MOUNTAIN
OPERATIONS TRAINING AND
AVALANCHE & WILDERNESS EDUCATION.

AMSG Level I & II

  • Level I & II Certification Courses
  • Endorsed by NAOI & NSP

Since 2004, the AMSG course has experienced considerable evolution. Intent on being inclusive rather than exclusive, H2O's mechanized guide school is now open to any person with a desire to learn more about mechanized mountain access under the endorsement of the North America Outdoor Institute.

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North America Outdoor Institute

  • Wilderness Education
  • Both Summer & Winter Programs

In June 2004, Dean Cummings founded a non-profit organization known as the North America Outdoor Institute (NAOI). With support from a group of concerned outdoor enthusiasts and H2O Guides professional outdoor safety educators, NAOI then developed Be Snow Smart, a free avalanche awareness program for teenagers to help reduce the rising avalanche accident rates in Alaska.

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Agency Training

  • Federal & State Government Agencies
  • Private Contractors and Companies

The H2O Guides staff is fully equipped to educate officers and employees of the public and private sector in mountain wilderness safety, awareness, and rescue.  Drawing from years of mountain exploration, knowledge, and safety, H2O guides is ready to help your staff members respond to any situation.

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