HMI climbing

When I first came to HMI I did not have very much rock climbing experience and I left the course with an increased confidence in the world of outdoor climbing. In addition to rock climbing we backpacked in Colorado and Patagonia and did service work in Utah. Throughout the course we formed a tight knit community and bonded as a group. I left the course with new skills and valuable friendships that I would not have gained if it weren’t for HMI gap. HMI is an amazing program that focuses on growth minded leadership and wilderness experiences, the environmental studies curriculum is interesting and thought provoking and leads to many interesting conversations and classes. I would definitely recommended HMI gap to anyone interested in taking a gap year regardless of outdoor experiences!