Adventure Guide Program | Patagonia

The location was incredible, the access to amazing climbing and hiking areas. Plus easy access to glaciers. Being trusted to use the skills we were taught was very rewarding. The way we were taught skills and then got to keep building on them was very empowering.

The best part was the group of students I got to do this program with. Each person was unique and special and taught me something about friendship, overcoming challenges, appreciating each other's differences, managing stress and fear, the importance of communication, being a good leader, and building confidence to take on new challenges. I definitely couldn't have gotten through as much of the program as I did without their support and friendship. I also would say the level of challenge was excellent and exceeded my expectations, and forced me out of my comfort zone nearly every day and pushed me to grow personally and in my confidence in the outdoors. Also the location of the program in El Chalten, it became like home to us and is truly a trekking and nature lovers paradise.

The highlight of the program for me was definitely the guides, especially the IFMGA-certified guides, who were exceptional. I really appreciated the fast pace and steady progression of the climbing modules, it felt like we were able to learn and advance quickly. The weeks flowed well, and the transition between guides was smooth and seamless.

Getting to learn rock climbing from some of the best climbers in Patagonia, was an invaluable and inspiring experience. Not only did we spend a bunch of time outdoors learning new skills and visiting cool places, we also built a community along the way that really impacted my overall experience in Patagonia.

The location, the best part of this program was getting to spend three months is this amazing town. Our local guides were incredible and I came away from the course with more than just experience, I made amazing friends and got to feel like a part of the El Chaltén community.

The best part of the program for me in particular would be the final expedition. During this time, I realized how much we have all learned individually and as a group to be able to come together and perform the way we did. It solidified that all of our skills (technical and social) came into place

The best part about the Patagonia Adventure Guide Program for me was the community building of our group. Working to our individual and collective goals, and helping push each other in the direction people wanted to go.

Week after week I was faced with challenges I had never dreamed of taking on prior. I carried on despite my self-doubt and I realised I achieved a lot of personal growth by the final week. Too much to begin to narrow down. And the things I got to experience… wow! Thank you.

The people, instructors, guides and practical skills taught made me feel empowered throughout the Pure Exploration program. The instructors were invested and passionate and wanted to teach us new skills.