Courses & Expeditions 

Courses & Expeditions with Wyld Heart

From the glacial blue waters of Patagonia to the famous big water of West Virginia, Wyld Heart offers transformational guide schools, ACA certifications, and skill-building expeditions for river runners of all genders and experience levels. Current offerings include the 2026 Patagonia Expedition, guide schools in Chile and Argentina, ACA L4 and L5 courses in Chile, a big-water rowing clinic in West Virginia in May, and an ACA L5 in West Virginia.

Whether you’re leveling up your technical skills, preparing for an international expedition, or stepping into your next chapter as a leader, these programs are designed to challenge you, grow you, and connect you with a community committed to showing up fully.

You can also book me for individual on-river coaching through Canyon River Instruction or ACE—or join me internationally for private, customized instruction in Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, or wherever your next dream river takes you.

If you’d like to bring me to your river or organization—whether to teach a guide school, lead an ACA course, run a trip, or speak to your team—reach out anytime. I love collaborating with communities and creating custom training experiences around the world.

Patagonia Spring 2026

Row Patagonia is a weeklong, big-water rowing immersion on the stunning rivers of southern Chile—combining expert instruction, cultural connection, and the kind of personal transformation that only wild places inspire.

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Chile Women’s Guide School

An empowering, all-women’s guide school in the Cajón del Maipo designed specifically to support and uplift Chilean women—while welcoming women from anywhere in the world to train, grow, and lead together.

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Argentina Women’s Guide School

An empowering, all-women’s guide school in the Mendoza valley designed specifically to support and uplift Argentinian women—while welcoming women from anywhere in the world to train, grow, and lead together.

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ACA L4 Raft ICW Instructor - Chile

ACA L4 Rafting Instructor Certification Workshop that builds solid teaching foundations, sharp technical proficiency, and the confidence to lead and instruct safely in dynamic whitewater environments.

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ACA L5 Raft ICE - Chile

An ACA L5 Instructor Candidate Exam that tests your highest-level technical skill, teaching ability, and judgment in demanding environments—certifying you to train the next generation of professional guides and instructors.

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ACA L5 - West Virginia

An ACA L4 Rafting Instructor Certification Workshop that builds solid teaching foundations, sharp technical proficiency, and the confidence to lead and instruct safely in dynamic whitewater environments.

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Women’s Rowing Clinic - West Virginia

May 19th-21st, 2025. All women’s rowing clinic in West Virginia on the New and Gauley river. Write Jess and jess@wyldheartco.com for more information

Bosnia & Croatia Summer 2027

All women’s river clinic, summer 2027. Stay tuned for more information

Costa Rica 2026

Stay tuned for more information. Coming soon fall 2026.

Let’s work together

This isn’t about being fearless. It’s about choosing courage, building strength, and stepping into your expedition ready for whatever comes. Are you ready to train your Wyld Heart?