Guatemala Beauty:

Guatemala is a magical place!  Amazing beauty and diversity awaits you here in the land of eternal spring.  The Pacific coast on one side
and the Gulf of Mexico the other, while the middle is dotted with huge volcanoes that scratch the sky.  Visit the mesmerizing  Lake Atitlan, voted one of the world’s most beautiful natural places.  Located at 5,000ft / 1500m in a collapsed caldera and surrounded by volcanoes.  Or venture into the jungle to encounter the mystery of the Maya at the
ruins of Tikal.  Or the bustling colonial city of Antigua with its pastel colors, cobblestone streets and cool coffee houses.  Beauty and adventure awaits! 

Cultural Immersion:

With a long history and rich culture, Guatemala offers not only the touch of the colonial Spanish but the influence of the Maya who still live in the Highlands of the country and make up 55% of the total population.   Heady combinations of age-old tradition and modern-day life await the visitor.  Expect bright colors, open air markets and amazing textiles.  Tradition and culture create an awesome display of festivals and celebrations that tell a story of a old world crash with the modern Maya.  Mysterious and magic! 

The Course:

If watching a sunset from 13,000ft / 4,000m sounds fun, then let us take you there and help you gain the skills and knowledge to develop the confidence and a leadership attitude that the outdoors demands.  This is an introduction to the basics of outdoor skills; backpacking, trekking
and survival skills.  Learn the idiosyncrasies of gear from stoves, tents, backpacks, boots, etc., to the skills of route-finding, high altitude backpacking, camp cooking, organization and logistics.  But don’t forget about first aid, weather dynamics, outdoor hazards (hypothermia, altitude sickness, etc.) and environmental activism / protection.  We provide and 30 day crash course that will catapult your outdoor experience to the next level of enjoyment.