Training
Your source for Guide Training, Wilderness Medical Courses and more
MHO Adventures is dedicated to being a leader in the outdoor industry by offering high-quality river expeditions, educational trips for students, and customized adventure experiences. We also collaborate with other professionals to deliver comprehensive training for those who create memorable, safe, and educational outdoor experiences for others.
In 2021, we launched the River Roots Program, a 42-day full-immersion guide training program focused on whitewater canoeing. As a Licensed Training Provider with Wilderness Medical Associates International, we offer all levels of Wilderness Medical Training. Additionally, we’ve developed our own Expedition Food Training Course and deliver ORCKA and Paddle Canada certifications in various disciplines, including flat water, moving water, and canoe tripping.
In recent years, we’ve partnered with a growing number of summer camps and organizations to design and deliver custom Workshops tailored to their needs.
With over 35 years of experience leading backcountry trips, we are passionate about giving people the opportunity to connect with the wilderness. These courses are one of the many ways we share that passion and pass on our expertise.
Featured Training Programs!
$195 CAD + HST MHO Adventures specializes in canoe instruction courses. This one day course combines the Basic level 2 & 3 skills. We will cover knowledge, safety and skills in tandem canoes. Topics include: equipment knowledge, selection and care, safe canoeing procedures, self-rescue, canoe over canoe rescues, entering and exiting, balance and trim,… $695 CAD + HST The Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic lifesaving skills, patient assessment, field care for common injuries and illnesses, environmental illnesses, and… $200 CAD + HST Discover the art and grace of traditional Canadian Style paddling. This course introduces paddlers to refined canoe control techniques, emphasizing balance, precision, and harmony with the canoe. Course Breakdown CS1a – Tandem Canadian Style: Paddle in sync with a partner while mastering advanced tandem maneuvers. Prerequisite for ORCKA Canoe Tripping… $725 CAD + HST *No course scheduled for 2026 yet, but contact us if you are interested Join us for two days of clinical style instruction. The Intermediate Tandem Moving Water Course is an intermediate level course that introduces paddlers to the use of helpful water features to make manoeuvres easier and more efficient.… $1,695 CAD + HST Master Your Canoe Tripping Skills with MHO Adventures Looking to improve your paddling skills or lead your own wilderness expeditions? With over 15 years of experience delivering professional canoe instruction in Canada, MHO Adventures is proud to be a leader in wilderness education. We specialize in high-quality canoe instruction and… $195 CAD + HST 1-Day Hands-On Training with MHO Adventures Great food makes great trips — and we’re here to show you how to make it happen. Join MHO Adventures for a one-day Expedition Food Workshop, where we’ll share the techniques, tools, and systems behind our renowned backcountry meal program. With over 30 years… $725 CAD + HST Ready to take your flatwater skills to the next level? Join MHO Adventures for a two-day hands-on whitewater experience designed to build confidence, control, and a love of moving water. This weekend course takes place at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska River, where our Paddle Canada–certified whitewater instructors will guide… $10,595 CAD + HST "River Roots has been said to be an Alternative to multi year post secondary education programs, both by grads and industry professionals !!" OUR PROGRAM River Roots is a 42-day Guide Training & Leadership Development Program based out of Huntsville, Ontario with a focus on Whitewater Canoeing. At the end…ORCKA Basic Level 2 or 3
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
ORCKA Canadian Style 1 (CS1)
Intermediate Tandem Moving Water Skills Course
ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1, 2 OR 3
Expedition Food Workshop
Introduction Tandem Moving Water Skills Course
River Roots Program