Patagonia Hike
During TGS's Patagonia Hike, students embarked on a multi-day journey through the stunning wilderness of Patagonia, Chile. This challenging hike was designed to encourage teamwork and foster a sense of community amongst the students. As they navigated the rugged terrain together, they were able to build trust, communication, and leadership skills. Through reflective exercises and discussions, students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of teamwork and its role in achieving goals. Overall, the Patagonia Hike was an unforgettable experience that brought the students closer together and taught them valuable lessons about the power of collaboration.
Some background information
What was the aim of the expedition?
The Think Global Leadership Expedition was a course that helped students develop technical and interpersonal skills to function effectively in the dynamic natural world. Through the course, students learned to work together in groups, master teamwork, and apply the lessons learned to their daily lives. Additionally, they learned to set goals, plan efficiently, promote leadership, and build successful teams in any environment.
What were the characteristics of the expedition?
● Length: 12-day
● Mileage: 30-50 miles
● Altitude: 3,000-9,000 feet
● Practical leadership development and teamwork
● Mountain travel and living in close quarters
● Potential peak ascent
What skills did students develop in the Leadership Expedition course, and what techniques did they learn to balance out the leadership curriculum?
The course focused on developing skills in both technical wilderness and interpersonal areas to promote effective group functionality in the Patagonia landscape. Students had the opportunity to exercise individual decisiveness while facilitating teamwork and learned a variety of backpacking and hiking techniques, such as map reading, river crossing, camp set-up, and trail techniques. Instructors guided students to peak performance while minimizing stress.
