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 Raft Instructor Update.

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 Wyld Heart for individual on-river coaching through Canyon River Instruction or ACE—or join Jess internationally for private, customized instruction in Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, or wherever your next dream river takes you.

If you’d like to bring Jess 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. Jess loves collaborating with communities and creating custom training experiences around the world.

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Patagonia Spring 2027

Back my popular demand, multiple dates offered in Southern Chile, Spring 2027. 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.

March 4th - 9th, 2026

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ACA L5 Raft Upgrade - 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.

February 12th & 13th, 2026

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ACA L4 Raft ICW Instructor - Oregon

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.

May 7th-12th, 2026

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Women’s Rowing Clinic - West Virginia

All women’s rowing clinic in West Virginia on the New and Gauley rivers. Write Jess at jess@wyldheartco.com for more information.

May 19th-21st, 2026

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Bosnia & Croatia Summer 2027

All women’s river clinic, summer 2027. Guest instructor, Abbie Whener. Stay tuned for more information.

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Costa Rica August 2026

This Costa Rica immersion integrates technical whitewater instruction with evidence-informed mental training. Days focus on paddling skills, river reading, decision-making, and managing fear and pressure. Evenings support recovery and integration through guided reflection and meditation at a remote jungle lodge.

August 15th - 22nd, 2026

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Argentine Patagonia Trekking

Journey into the wilderness of the unexplored heart, far from societal expectations, while trekking amidst spectacular wild beauty.

January 12-21, 2027

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Big Water Boating Clinic

Petrohue River, Chile

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October 24-31, 2026

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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?