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Our instructors are born adventurers. They live and breathe the outdoors. As well as being certified to lead groups in mountainous terrain they have teaching skills that are second to none. To be able to pass off such technical knowledge takes heaps of experience and all of our instructors are more than capable of it, they live for it! . . . . . . . #landscapephotography #x #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travelling #traveling #amazing #ig #beautiful #wildlife #hike #adventureseeker #adventureisoutthere #adventuretravel #exploretheworld #instagood #naturelover #exploring #getoutside #discover #outdoorlife #exploremore #offroad #adventurethatislife #adventurelife #bushcraft #summer #trekking #neverstopexploring #roadtrip

What is a true adventure? We have thought about it a lot in HQ and there isn't really an answer. It varies from person to person. It might be exploring a new city, pushing your limits physically or mentally or just finding a new walk in the area you live in. What we do on an Adventure Guide Program is explore unknown areas, learn new skills, push ourselves and embrace the outdoors. Our destinations are New Zealand, Nepal, Mexico, Slovenia and Italy, Patagonia and Iceland . . . . . . . . #landscapephotography #x #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travelling #traveling #amazing #ig #beautiful #wildlife #hike #adventureseeker #adventureisoutthere #adventuretravel #exploretheworld #instagood #naturelover #exploring #getoutside #discover #outdoorlife #exploremore #offroad #adventurethatislife #adventurelife #bushcraft #summer #trekking #neverstopexploring #roadtrip

As a true adventurer you should be skilled to deal with many situations. This includes injuries in hard to reach places. On this program we will ensure you come away knowing how to deal with any scenario that you might face. As well as either a Wilderness First Aid or Pre Emergency Hospital Care qualification we will also run through other scenarios you will face in the outdoors! . . . . . .

Not only do we explore on this 12-week Program, we also get involved with communities in the countries we travel too. This could be playing football with the local kids in Nepal, shopping at local markets in Mexico or carrying out some conservation work in New Zealand. . . . . . #pureexploration #adventuretravel #adventureguide #adventuretravel #gooutdoors #spendmoretimeoutdoors #agp #elp #expedition #globalexpedition #globaladventure #hiking #climbing #rockclimbing #nztravel #nzmustdo #patagonia #Nepal #peru #nz #personaldevelopment #hikingculture #earthoutdoors #liveforthestory #outside_project #wildernessculture #roamearth #mountainstories #travelstoke #liveyourbestlife

We are all exploration. Do you ever look out of the window when driving and wonder where a path leads to or see a peak that you wish you could climb. This is what we do on our Adventure Guide Programs. We aren't all about qualifications but more discovery and getting off the beaten track. . . . . . . #adventurer #adventure #travel #nature #wanderlust #explore #adventuretime #explorer #travelphotography #photography #hiking #travelgram #traveler #naturephotography #adventures #mountains #outdoors #camping #travelblogger #instatravel #wanderer #photooftheday #traveller #forest #outdoor #landscape #traveltheworld #hikingadventure

Welcome to MEXICO! We are excited to launch a Mexico Adventure Guide Program for this October. Only know Mexico for its white beaches and Mayan temples? There's so much more to it! Central Mexico is any adventure travelers' dream with its steep mountains, large pine-oak forests and an immense diversity of plants and animals. This 12-week comprehensive course in one of the world’s best climbing spots will give you 100% confidence to navigate, hike, climb and guide in the outdoors. This is adventure travel as it should be. #pureexploration #adventuretravel #adventureguide #adventuretravel #gooutdoors #spendmoretimeoutdoors #agp #elp #expedition #globalexpedition #globaladventure #hiking #climbing #rockclimbing #nztravel #nzmustdo #patagonia #Nepal #peru #nz #personaldevelopment #hikingculture #earthoutdoors #liveforthestory #outside_project #wildernessculture #roamearth #mountainstories #travelstoke #liveyourbestlife

Top tip for a Tuesday - Prepare for all weathers when out hiking or climbing. The mountain weather can change dramatically and that extra layer or waterproof might just save your life! Packing the right equipment will be one of the skills you will gain during our Programs. . . . . . #landscapephotography #x #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travelling #traveling #amazing #ig #beautiful #wildlife #hike #adventureseeker #adventureisoutthere #adventuretravel #exploretheworld #instagood #naturelover #exploring #getoutside #discover #outdoorlife #exploremore #offroad #adventurethatislife #adventurelife #bushcraft #summer #trekking #neverstopexploring #roadtrip

To become a global adventure guide, you will embark on a remarkable journey of learning, experiences and coaching. Our destinations diverse and spectacular outdoors will be your classroom, with lessons on leadership, technical skills, group dynamics and group psychology, hiking, rock climbing, and strategies to help in every area of life. . . . . . . . #pureexploration #adventuretravel #adventureguide #adventuretravel #gooutdoors #spendmoretimeoutdoors #agp #elp #expedition #globalexpedition #globaladventure #hiking #climbing #rockclimbing #nztravel #nzmustdo #patagonia #Nepal #peru #nz #personaldevelopment #hikingculture #earthoutdoors #liveforthestory #outside_project

Training outdoors doesn't get much better than this. . . . . . #adventurer #adventure #travel #nature #wanderlust #explore #adventuretime #explorer #travelphotography #photography #hiking #travelgram #traveler #naturephotography #adventures #mountains #outdoors #camping #travelblogger #instatravel #wanderer #photooftheday #traveller #forest #outdoor #landscape #traveltheworld #hikingadventures #love

Experience remote Argentina on our 12-week Adventure Guide Program. Incorporating climbing, hiking, trekking, first aid and activities such as horse riding. We love visiting this area due to the incredible mountains and vast landscapes. . . . . . . . #adventurer #adventure #travel #nature #wanderlust #explore #adventuretime #explorer #travelphotography #photography #hiking #travelgram #traveler #naturephotography #adventures #mountains #outdoors #camping #travelblogger #instatravel #wanderer #photooftheday #traveller #forest #outdoor #landscape #traveltheworld #hikingadventures #love

Our Nelson, New Zealand Adventure Guide Program not only takes in some of the New Zealand Great Walks but also has you kayak across the blue waters surrounding the coast of Nelson. Just a couple of places remaining for our September Program. . . . . . . #newzealand #nz #travel #auckland #nature #photography #queenstown #nzmustdo #wanderlust #love #travelphotography #adventure #southisland #roadtrip #instagood #mountains #landscape #travelgram #photooftheday #beautiful #purenewzealand #instatravel #explore #wellington #beach #naturephotography #hiking #picoftheday #sunset #newzealandguide

Becoming a whitewater rescue technician is no easy feat. Braving the waters in Nepal overlooked by our experienced instructors will take you from zero to hero when faced with any water crossings out in the field. Our Nepal Program in September still has a few spaces on it with the borders opening this month! We can't wait to have another cohort out there this year! . . . . . . #pureexploration #adventuretravel #adventureguide #adventuretravel #gooutdoors #spendmoretimeoutdoors #agp #elp #expedition #globalexpedition #globaladventure #hiking #climbing #rockclimbing #nztravel #nzmustdo #patagonia #Nepal #peru #nz #personaldevelopment #hikingculture #earthoutdoors #liveforthestory #outside_project #wildernessculture #roamearth #mountainstories #travelstoke #liveyourbestlife

Not only do you get to climb in some epic locations on Program but also you can play around in your off time in a few of our accommodation spots. Pretty cool that you can climb while having breakfast, lunch and dinner right? . . . . . . . #landscapephotography #x #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travelling #traveling #amazing #ig #beautiful #wildlife #hike #adventureseeker #adventureisoutthere #adventuretravel #exploretheworld #instagood #naturelover #exploring #getoutside #discover #outdoorlife #exploremore #offroad #adventurethatislife #adventurelife #bushcraft #summer #trekking #neverstopexploring #roadtrip

What can you expect from an Adventure Guide Program (apart from experienced instructors, first aid courses and qualifications to take you to a career in the outdoor industry)? Epic landscapes and rewarding climbs are available everyday! . . . . . . . #landscapephotography #x #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travelling #traveling #amazing #ig #beautiful #wildlife #hike #adventureseeker #adventureisoutthere #adventuretravel #exploretheworld #instagood #naturelover #exploring #getoutside #discover #outdoorlife #exploremore #offroad #adventurethatislife #adventurelife #bushcraft #summer #trekking #neverstopexploring #roadtrip

@mikeleowatt has been documenting his recent Nepal Program experience with us. His blog is now on part 4 where he retells the story of his descent through the Nepalese mountains. This story celebrates the conquering of the highest peak but also talks of teamwork during the journey back to base. . . . . . . . #adventurer #adventure #travel #nature #wanderlust #explore #adventuretime #explorer #travelphotography #photography #hiking #travelgram #traveler #naturephotography #adventures #mountains #outdoors #camping #travelblogger #instatravel #wanderer #photooftheday #traveller #forest #outdoor #landscape #traveltheworld #hikingadventures #love

Kevin Jorgeson and Jacob Cook attempt the second ascent of the Tom Egan Memorial Route, which contains one of the most excruciating crack climbs in the world, known for reducing fingertips to shreds. We can guarantee your fingertips won't be in this bad shape after our Programs but we can guarantee you will come out qualified as a rock leader. Check the link in the bio to watch this epic ascent. . . . . . . #pureexploration #adventuretravel #adventureguide #adventuretravel #gooutdoors #spendmoretimeoutdoors #agp #elp #expedition #globalexpedition #globaladventure #hiking #climbing #rockclimbing #nztravel #nzmustdo #patagonia #Nepal #peru #nz #personaldevelopment #hikingculture #earthoutdoors #liveforthestory #outside_project #wildernessculture #roamearth #mountainstories #travelstoke #liveyourbestlife

As well as qualifications that you will gain from your Program with us (whether it is the Adventure Guide Program or the Expedition Leader Program), you will also be treated to views that will take your breath away. We choose locations throughout the world that are hard to reach, culturally diverse and challenging. These locations include Patagonia, New Zealand (also home to our head office), Nepal, Iceland and more. . . . . . . . #landscapephotography #x #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travelling #traveling #amazing #ig #beautiful #wildlife #hike #adventureseeker #adventureisoutthere #adventuretravel #exploretheworld #instagood #naturelover #exploring #getoutside #discover #outdoorlife #exploremore #offroad #adventurethatislife #adventurelife #bushcraft #summer #trekking #neverstopexploring #roadtrip

A great tip for hiking/an essential is to make sure you plan your route and download maps to your phone that can be viewed offline. In the office we love using Alltrails, topo maps and Garmin maps. These enable us to follow routes, plan routes and also get some great ideas for hikes in the local area. It is also great to know how far you are walking so you can estimate a time that you might finish. You never want to be caught out by getting lost or stuck in the dark without lights if the hike takes longer than you think! . . . . . . #newzealand #nz #travel #auckland #nature #photography #queenstown #nzmustdo #wanderlust #love #travelphotography #adventure #southisland #roadtrip #instagood #mountains #landscape #travelgram #photooftheday #beautiful #purenewzealand #instatravel #explore #wellington #beach #naturephotography #hiking #picoftheday #sunset #newzealandguide

While climbing and hiking are at the core of our programs there are always opportunities to explore and try new activities. Here is one of our students in New Zealand getting a bit of skiing in in between his climbing modules. Here at HQ in New Zealand the ski season has just started and we are all excited in the office! Our September Programs will just catch the end of the snow season this year! . . . . . . #newzealand #nz #travel #auckland #nature #photography #queenstown #nzmustdo #wanderlust #love #travelphotography #adventure #southisland #roadtrip #instagood #mountains #landscape #travelgram #photooftheday #beautiful #purenewzealand #instatravel #explore #wellington #beach #naturephotography #hiking #picoftheday #sunset #newzealandguide