"This was not a "walking holiday" in the sense that most people undertake. This was a unique experience where you learn the skills you need to thrive in the wilderness, actually discussing and making decisions as a group together. Learning to work and trust each other as a team...
At times it was hard, very hard... But the expedition, while pushing each of us to the edge, was nothing but a positive, amazing experience.

- Jason W., 32, England

21 Days, $3495
Expeditions Depart Year Round

The Trekking Patagonia Expedition brings you the best of the remote Patagonian backcountry; ice climbing on an incredible glacier, trekking throug stunning alpine terrain , and climbing an incredible snowcapped peak. And Patagonia offers some of the most remote and challenging terrain on Earth. Away from trails, huts, and modern life, it's just you and the amazing wilderness that is Patagonia.

Trekking Patagonia
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42 Days, $5995
Trips Depart Year Round

Challenge yourself on an expedition unlike any other. On the Patagonia Mountaineering School, you're not guided through the mountains; you learn to climb them yourself. From planning a route to crevasse rescue to climbing a peak, you will learn mountaineering in one of the most spectacular classrooms on Earth.

Patagonia Mountaineering
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5 Semester Program over 2 Years
$9999 per Semester
Programs Begin in January Each Year

AThe Patagonia Mountain Guide School is unique in the outdoor industry. The process of learning to be a leader and guide is multifaceted; aspirant guides must be technically competent and experienced in the mountains, and also need to develop and foster a range of skills associated with client management and group leadership. The two year Guide School is the first of its kind, providing you with real life opportunities to teach, lead, and work with clients directly, throughout your training. Upon successful completion, you will be a fully qualified and certified Wilderness Education Association Mountaineering Instructor Guide, a Wilderness First Responder, an Avalanche Safety Instructor, and a Leave No Trace Trainer. And more than just earning qualificaitons, your guide training program will be complemented by significant amounts of ‘face time’ with clients and will consciously focus on the development of leadership and instruction skills. Armed with this well-rounded resume of skills and real life experience, you will prepared for a lifetime in the mountains.

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As Long as You Want
Trips Depart Year Round

The possibilities are limitless here at the end of the world. Our experienced staff will help you create the expedition of a lifetime. Trekking, climbing, instructional expeditions, sea kayaking, horseback riding, and scenic cruises and flights are a few examples of what you can do. The only limit is your imagination.

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2-5 Days
Courses Available Year Round

The Patagonia Mountaineering School is the only WMO certified Wilderness Medicine Training Center in South America. Our Wilderness First Aid courses are designed for the professional guide or the self-sufficient active backcountry traveler. The focus of the courses is on improvisation, long term patient care and wilderness protocols. Custom courses are available on request at your location or ours.

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