Leading Edge Concepts
Tactical Operational Mountaineering Skills Development
Alain Comeau
Director of Operations for Leading Edge Concepts
Chief Guide and Director of Mountain Operations offering specialized training courses for the past 20 years. Working exclusively with Military Special Operation Forces (USAF Pararescue, Combat Controlers, SERE, BORSTAR, Navy SEALS).
Specializing in training teams in efficient mountain operations, with a focus on "adaptive rescue systems", applicable to the career field today.
American Mountain Guides Association Certified Rock and Alpine Guide.
Instructor and Examiner for the American Mountain Guides Association (A.M.G.A.)
2009 A.M.G.A. Guide of the Year Award.
A.M.G.A. "Life Time Achievment Award".
Previous CFII Gold Seal flight Instructor
Team Leader for MRS ( Mountain Rescue Service), in the White Mountains.
I have been working as an instructor and guide since the early 70's, climbing from New Zealand to Africa, and extensively in the European Alps. Founder and owner New England Mountain Guides. Chief guide and developer of all Mountain Ops programs for the original S.E.I.
Developer of the "Adaptive Rope Kit" (A.R.Kit).
Peter Doucette
Founder/Owner and Chief Guide for Mountain Sense IFMGA Licensed Mountain Guide Instructor for S.E.I.Trainer for Department of Defense Military Special Opertions Teams. National Instructor Team Member for the American Mountain Guides Association.American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) Certified Rock, Alpine, and Ski Mountaineering Guide .
Each of the last 8 years, I've spent months training Special Operations Teams for the Department of Defense, educating very dedicated individuals on mountain travel, cold weather operations and high angle rescue skills. This has been an eye opener towards understanding the versatility of rope systems, materials, skill sets, and their application. Adapting tools and skills for tactical use and moving larger teams in the mountains with minimal equipment offer compelling challenges that interest me.
Ascents in Alaska, Patagonia, China, Norway, France, Switzerland, Italy, Namibia, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Western Canada, Alaska, Eastern Sierras, Yosemite, Cascades, Tetons, Rockies, and extensive experience in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.
