Adventure travel as it should be.

Planning on heading out to New Zealand for our awesome Adventure Guide Internship? Worried about if your fitness is up to scratch? Ethan talks us through a good plan of attack

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You'll see this with your very own eyes on our Adventure Guide Internship in Patagonia. Dreamy AF. Learn more about our Patagonian adventure here: https://hubs.ly/H0cGpkL0

No filters required. Winter in NZ is fresh and foookin beautiful.

Yes we are kiwis, so I know we are biased. But for real - its time to come check out New Zealand!

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Our adventure guide program in Africa isn’t your usual African jeep safari experience. We go deeper into the mountains and jungles, beyond the tourist route to small game reserves and savannahs focused on sustainability. You’ll be surfing at J-Bay and horse trekking the Drakensburg range, viewing the big-5 but also so many other deadly and fascinating animals. If you're into animals, this outdoor adventure is for you! https://bit.ly/2sCc52A

Ain't no mountain high enough...

Pure Exploration is not just another tour. We provide an immersive cultural and natural experience, shaped and driven by a goal - adventure guide qualifications. Founder, Zach, breaks down what we provide and how Pure Exploration is right for your next journey.

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It was -4 in Queenstown this morning. We are dreaming of Central America and balmy beach days!! (but secretly also excited about skiing haha)

Dreamy days in NZ

Learning about how to lead others comes from experience. During our programs participants get the chance to lead their group, to learn how to maximise individual's talents and achieve as a team. These are lessons that stand true both in the outdoors and any job/team/family in life.

Hanging out with miniature turtles. What else would you do when visiting Costa Rica?

You know things are getting serious when the fake blood starts making an appearance. We're spending this week doing a prehospital emergency care course and running some wild scenarios. I think the neighbours are getting worried....

Although not as high as in the northern parts of the Andes in Bolivia and Chile, the gnarly peaks of the Patagonian Andes Fitz Roy (3,405m - Argentina) and San Valentin (4,058m - Chile) are notoriously difficult to climb and spectacular to view in the flesh. Is Patagonia on your bucket list? Come visit with us https://bit.ly/2IY3AJC

Lets not forget about the epic bush module... check it!

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We're almost at the end of our current Adventure guide internship in NZ! Check out some highlights from the rock module below...

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Here are some pics from one of our global programs. Can you guess where?

On top of the world! Taking clients up on the ridgeline once again. This hike never gets old!

Learn about what makes our programs different! Zach gives us a breakdown of the core values and designs that define Pure Exploration.

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Maaaan do we have some exciting stuff on the cards for 2019!! AFRICA. You know how epic it would be to explore here for 12 weeks. Check the link people! https://bit.ly/2G3ex77

Want to learn more about what it takes to earn in the outdoors? Check out our short guide which covers common questions about becoming an adventure guide. We discuss: * The benefits of an immersive internship vs. traditional training organisation * A day in the life of a hiking guide in New Zealand – hear what it’s really like! * Adventure tourism and travel industry research trends for 2018 Check out the guide here https://bit.ly/2rowqsr

Just a little shout out to our main man Ethan who has been our content king for the Queenstown adventure guide program - we've loved having you (and your drone) touring NZ with us! You can check more out from Ethan on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/destination.who.cares/?hl=en

As the 12 week program enters the last month, our current adventure guide interns will be spending more time reading up on requirements for their NZOIA Leader Hike and Rock assessments. Like last year's interns (pictured), they will find they have been over-prepared and hopefully will feel confident and ready to roll 💪

A busy 7 days with the Pure Ex team. How's your week looking? Time to make it look a little more like this? Read more about our programs here...https://goo.gl/rNUkHn

Week 7, training phase almost over, so we mix it up with a bit of kayaking and mountain biking. Enjoy!

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Planning the ascent of the Sebastopol Bluffs at Mt Cook. What would be your plan of attack?