Adventure travel as it should be.

Alrighty, our first check in from Ken, our ambassador currently on the New Zealand Adventure Guide Program! Check out his run-down on Orientation week here..https://bit.ly/2C7A5kN

We've had some rather snowy Spring weather in NZ over the last few days, but it will mean some beauutiful hiking days afterwards! #brightside #freshies

Meet Ivor, our head guide in New Zealand. Hailing from Scotland, Ivor brings decades of experience climbing and guiding around the world. He has a few good stories to share and a great sense of humour!

We only have 3 places left for our Expedition Leader Program, starting June 2019! This overland tour heads through Southern China, Peru and Nepal, heading to famous regions and small villages alike. Perfect for those looking for experience in high altitude hiking and developing world regions. Ditch the desk job for a few months and join the missions!

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So, you've just signed up for the Adventure Guide Program in New Zealand. Touchdown in Queenstown. What happens now? Let's see...

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So many beautiful corners of New Zealand to explore. Does anyone know where this is? An area well known for its surf breaks, fish and chips and amazing regular visits from whales, dolphins and seals!

Let's go!

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A magic hike into north branch of the Routeburn with the honey badgers 👍🌿

Team briefing, then off into the snowy springtime hills!

Snow, a practical refreshing drink?

"It’s given me a whole new perspective on life and changed me from a Londoner to someone who just wants to be in the outdoors." Click below to read more from Ethan, who completed our Adventure Guide Program in March this year! https://hubs.ly/H0dWFwZ0

Awesome to see some of the crew testing out their trad climbing skills on Tombstone at Hospital Flat, near Wanaka today. A great effort by everyone!

This is what we like to see. Grins from ear to ear! 😜

Are you keen to test your outdoor skills at high altitude? To explore developing world regions? To hang out with like-minded, inspiring people? We think you are in the right place, my friend.

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Beautiful intro to hike module 1 with a day hike in Arrowtown! Team 3 was introduced to new navigation skills including compass and map reading, identifying local and exotic flora and fauna, and some people skills to go along with guiding. Ivor entertained the team with stories and facts along the way to split up the trek. What a way to spend your Tuesday!

If you see an out of office on our emails today, this is why.

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Some surprise snow for Spring in Queenstown, New Zealand! Movie day for our team ❄❄☃️

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Founder Zach instructing team three on their first day on the rock. Pure Exploration's immersive and hands on program takes first time climbers and trains them to be rock leaders. Giving them the tools and knowledge to pass on to future climbers. At first sight the walls can be intimidating, but the intimate teaching environment and one on one instructor-trainee relationship gave these first timers the confidence to send their first routes.

We currently have three groups in Queenstown, New Zealand taking part in the Adventure Guide Program. Here's Team three packing up their twelve person van like absolute pros!

Team three setting up camp in Wanaka for their first week of climbing. Not a bad view, I guess!

When adventure guides meet Real Country

Guys, meet Team Honey Badger. We can tell its gonna be a good 3 months!

Double cone in the setting sun. Queenstown is truly amazing. The perfect place that lends inspiration for all of us aspiring adventure guides. #neverstopexploring

Team two crushing the poses around Queenstown today, and perhaps catching the occasional goat! Orientation week has gone off without a hitch and everyone is really bonding as a unit. Can't wait to get on the trail next week!

John from Real Country showing @crystalgraham_ from our August Pure Ex crew how to drench a hogget (giving them a dose of vitamins!). Thanks again to Real Country for an amazing afternoon of fun and learning. Cheers!