HMI Gap:
An Outdoor Semester in Colorado and Patagonia

HMI Gap Semesters unite outdoor adventure, environmental service, and leadership development on an unforgettable journey to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring places. Our students realize their full potential to thrive as engaged citizens of the world by exploring with intention. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Trek, Rock, Traverse
HMI GAP IN CHILE:
Experience Patagonia

Traverse Semesters

  • Backpacking, rock climbing, white water rafting, and backcountry skiing
  • Conservation and environmental service
  • Based in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona
  • 80 days
  • Spring and Fall programming
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Trek Semesters

  • Backpacking and wilderness travel
  • Conservation and environmental service
  • Based in Colorado, Utah, and Patagonia
  • 80 days
  • Spring and Fall programming

Rock Semesters

  • Rock climbing and backpacking
  • Conservation and environmental service
  • Based in Colorado, Utah, and Patagonia
  • 80 days
  • Fall programming only
"I can't say enough good things about this program. It truly changed who I am and what I want out of my life. I feel more confident and feel ready to take more chances. By participating in this program, you agree to be vulnerable and scared, but also agree to create great friendships, and have an enormous amount of fun."
Olivia
HMI Gap Alum

Recent Gap blog posts

Spring Trek 2024 Starts in Patagonia!

Fall Trek ’24 Written by: Diana Near the Carraterra de Austral, which is the highway through Chilean Patagonia, we set our camp after long, long hiking day through the Chacabuco Valley. We came out from the private 4-wheeler road winding

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Trek Closes Out: Final Full Circle!

Fall Trek ’23 After cowboy camping under the Patagonian sky, we had to head out at six to arrive at our final destination. The night before, we ate our last dinner, had our last circle, and set up our last

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Fall Rock Arrives in Patagonia!

Fall Gap Rock 2023 Written by: Madeleine Berkowitz  Well, the desert sun couldn’t last forever. In the northern hemisphere, F-Rock actually had some pretty good luck, weather-wise. So really, we were due for some storming. And after all, what’s even the

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Research shows that students who take a gap year:

Have a higher college GPA

Are more likely to graduate in 4 years

Arrive at college more emotionally and socially prepared to succeed

For a comprehensive overview of the latest research and data on gap year benefits visit the Gap Year Association’s Data & Benefits page. 

HMI Gap Awards & Accreditation

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