• February 2027
  • An Experience of a Lifetime

An experiential leadership development journey and transformational rite of passage, centered around the w trek IN CHILEAN PATAGONIA

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THE EXPERIENCE

The EXPERIENCE is more than a trek. 

It is a journey of deep inquiry, transformation, and connection.

Over 7 days in Chile, you will experience the rich culture of Patagonia and trek through some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes on the iconic W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park.

This inner and outer journey will stretch your edges, deepen your resilience, and expand your capacity to lead with greater presence and intention.

Supported by expert facilitators and a community of growth-oriented leaders, you will be challenged, held, and called forward.

With leadership and connection calls before and after the journey, the transformation extends far beyond the trail.

You will return home with lasting bonds, greater clarity, grounded confidence, and stories that will shape the way you lead and live for years to come.

Are you ready?

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“This experience has given me a renewed sense of confidence in myself, a renewed sense of adventure, and a belief in the power of community.”

-MATT DEFINA

EXPERIENCE Dates

GROUP CONNECTION AND PREPARATION CALLS
[PRIOR TO THE RETREAT]

NOV 2026, DEC 2026, JAN 2027

PATAGONIA retreat in CHILE

FEB 3 to 9, 2027

Group integration call
[Post retreat]

FEB 2027

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THE OUTCOMES

By joining us for THE patagonia EXPERIENCE, you WILL:

Gain clarity on what's next and own your truth

This experience will give you the space to pause, reflect, and see your life through new eyes. Through deep inner work and powerful inquiry, you’ll strip away the noise and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply ready for your next level, you’ll walk away with a renewed sense of direction and the confidence to move forward with purpose.

 

Lead yourself and others with courage & authenticity

Leadership begins within. Through powerful challenges and real-time leadership experiences, you’ll develop the courage to trust yourself, the clarity to navigate life’s unknowns, and the presence to fully express yourself and inspire those around you. Whether in your personal life, career, or relationships, you’ll return home ready to lead with authenticity, confidence, and heart.

Expand your mental, emotional, and physical capacity and tap into your highest potential

Growth happens when you meet your edges and choose to move through them. This experience will stretch you in ways you couldn’t expect, strengthening your mind, body, and emotional resilience. You’ll return with a deeper trust in yourself, a greater capacity for challenge, and a knowing that you are capable of more than you ever imagined.

Cultivate rich connections with growth-minded leaders

You are stepping into a global community of visionaries, trailblazers, and heart-led leaders. Through shared challenge, deep conversations, and powerful moments of connection, you’ll build friendships that may stay with you for life.

Experience a life-changing adventure the W Trek in in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia

This is more than a trek. It’s a rite of passage. As you move through the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, every step will call you deeper into presence, strength, and self-discovery. You’ll awaken your spirit for adventure and walk away transformed.

Step boldy into the life you desire

This is your moment to let go of what no longer serves you and step fully into the life you’re meant to live. Through deep inner work, experiential leadership training, and intentional reflection, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and conviction to create a life that feels aligned and alive.

Gain clarity on what's next and own your truth

This experience will give you the space to pause, reflect, and see your life through new eyes. Through deep inner work and powerful inquiry, you’ll strip away the noise and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply ready for your next level, you’ll walk away with a renewed sense of direction and the confidence to move forward with purpose.

 

Lead yourself and others with courage & authenticity

Leadership begins within. Through powerful challenges and real-time leadership experiences, you’ll develop the courage to trust yourself, the clarity to navigate life’s unknowns, and the presence to fully express yourself and inspire those around you. Whether in your personal life, career, or relationships, you’ll return home ready to lead with authenticity, confidence, and heart.

Expand your mental, emotional, and physical capacity and tap into your highest potential

Growth happens when you meet your edges and choose to move through them. This experience will stretch you in ways you couldn’t expect, strengthening your mind, body, and emotional resilience. You’ll return with a deeper trust in yourself, a greater capacity for challenge, and a knowing that you are capable of more than you ever imagined.

Cultivate rich connections with growth-minded leaders

You are stepping into a global community of visionaries, trailblazers, and heart-led leaders. Through shared challenge, deep conversations, and powerful moments of connection, you’ll build friendships that may stay with you for life.

Experience a life-changing Graduation hiking the W Trek in Patagonia in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park

This is more than a trek. It’s a rite of passage. As you move through the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, every step will call you deeper into presence, strength, and self-discovery. You’ll awaken your spirit for adventure and walk away transformed.

Step boldy into the life you desire

This is your moment to let go of what no longer serves you and step fully into the life you’re meant to live. Through deep inner work, experiential leadership training, and intentional reflection, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and conviction to create a life that feels aligned and alive.
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“It's allowed me to create the space that I needed to step into my power, figure out what's next, and really answer the questions that I've been navigating. Not only has it done that, but it's given me family that I will cherish and appreciate forever.

-BERI HAYENGA

the experience leaders

JAMIN HEPPELL

CO-CREATOR OF MOUNTAINS AND MARATHONS, LEADERSHIP COACH

Jamin is the Co-Founder and Leadership Coach of Mountains and Marathons and the ALIGN Leadership Program.

Jamin has coached the founders of multi-million dollar start-ups, leaders in real-estate, leaders in network marketing companies, corporate executives directors, ex-military, and many more.

Besides his passion and gift as a coach, Jamin has ran a marathon in 6 continents, summited Mount Kilimanjaro 14 times, and completed 4 ultramarathons (one of which raised $10,000 for a Balinese charity and another raising $10,000 for a local charity in Tanzania.) Jamin is also in the Guinness Book of World Records for being a participant in the world’s highest obstacle course race, and is the fastest person in the world to summit Mt Kilimanjaro hiking backwards.

Jamin is passionate about adventure, authentic communication, healing generational trauma, and exploring what it means to be a leader in this modern day.

JORDYN DAVIS

LEADERSHIP COACH AND SOMATIC PRACTITIONER

Jordyn is a Leadership Coach with Mountains and Marathons, bringing over 15 years of experience in coaching and leadership development.

After a successful career in Corporate America, she merged her expertise in leadership and business with her passion for travel, adventure, and deep inquiry. Today, she supports mission driven leaders to align with their truth and create more freedom and fulfillment in their lives.

As an explorer and student of life, Jordyn has traveled to more than 40 countries and spent the past four years living abroad. She has summited Mount Kilimanjaro five times, trekked Everest Base Camp and W-Trek twice, and finished the Mont Blanc Marathon two times.

She has guided transformational retreats across five continents, weaving physical challenge with  personal growth and self discovery. She is known for creating spaces where all of you is welcome and deep transformation feels alive, connected, and fun.

For Jordyn, nature and the mountains are not just places to visit. They are teachers, mirrors, and powerful co facilitators in the work of becoming.

AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

YOUR JOURNEY

The EXPERIENCE is designed to facilitate deep transformation as well as connection to yourself, fellow participants, and one of the most stunning natural places on earth.

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1 • LEADING UP TO THE EXPERIENCE

In the 3 months before your retreat experience, you are invited to join monthly group calls on Zoom, so you have a chance to connect with us personally, meet your teammates, and receive guidance in preparing for the retreat and trek. You'll also have access to a group thread to receive all relevant updates to be set and ready to go once we meet in Chilie.

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2 • ARRIVAL AND PREPARING FOR THE TREK

Upon your arrival in Puerto Natales, Chile, you will be welcomed in a beautiful hotel for the start of the Experience.

Your journey begins by coming together for introductions where you meet your teammates, the leadership team, and trekking guides in person. There will be sessions dedicated to preparing mentally, emotionally, and practically for the trek.

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3 • THE W TREK IN TORRES DEL PAINE

On the second day of our retreat, we begin our 5-day journey along the world-famous W Trek in the Torres del Paine National Park. On our way, we will pass dramatic granite peaks and turquoise lakes and towering glaciers. An experience that guarantees memories for a lifetime. We will complete the trek with a special glacier hike, followed by a boat ride and bus ride back to Puerto Natales.

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4 • CELEBRATING YOUR JOURNEY

The last day of the Experience includes space for recovery, reflection, storytelling, and celebration. We facilitate activities to support the consolidation of life lessons from the trek and create opportunities to acknowledge and thank individuals who made the Experience truly remarkable. Our final evening is intentionally spent in celebration of our time together.

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5 • INTENTIONAL INTEGRATION

You may have experienced a seminar or retreat that sparked major shifts, only to find the insights and habits fading once you returned to daily life. In The Experience, integration is a priority. To ensure your growth carries forward into your life and leadership, we provide a group integration session post-retreat, supporting you in embodying and sustaining the transformation long after the journey ends.

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What's Included

  • Leadership Retreat Facilitation by Mountains and Marathons coaches
  • Boutique hotel accommodation in Puerto Natales pre and post trek
  • 5-Day guided hike on the world-famous W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park, including tent accommodation and exceptional guides
  • All food and beverage (3 meals daily)
  • Detailed Preparation Guide and support from the leaders (travel, gear, packing list, fitness and fueling guidance)
  • 3 Group Connection Calls pre-retreat in November 2026, December 2026, and January 2027
  • 1 Group Integration Call post retreat in March 2027
  • Online leadership modules to support your Experience on the trek (and in life!)

*Not included are international flights to and from Chile, hiking gear, travel visas and insurance, tips for guides and porters, additional travel experiences as well as snacks and beverages

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Investment

$7,500 USD

US$1,500 deposit due at registration.

Payment plans available until August 2026.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL MAY 1, 2026 INCLUDES:

• Extended 10-Part Payment Plan

• Complimentary Coaching Session Pre-Retreat

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The leadership team of Mountains and Marathons is like beautiful concoction of both challenge and support, they see you for your fullest potential, but they also create a safe space for you to actually lean into that, and fully trust your becoming.

-NIKKI CASSA

FAQ

THE EXPERIENCE is a transformational retreat that goes beyond the standard W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park. This adventure is part of a much broader context and experience, before, during, and after the trek. The intention of the Experience is that each individual returns home with a profound sense of accomplishment, a deep connection to Mother Nature, and even greater understanding of self and what they are truly capable of.

With 35+ years of combined experience in leadership coaching and group facilitation, Jamin and Jordyn are there to guide and support the collective to get the most from the Experience and leave with stories and friendships to last a lifetime.

Here are the main ways that THE EXPERIENCE is different and distinct from most other programs:

(1) We bring a holistic approach to leadership – We don’t distinguish between your personal and professional life, but teach tools to live in deeper alignment that can be applied to every life area.

(2) We bring together extraordinary community – Inside THE EXPERIENCE, you get connected to a group of dynamic, growth-oriented leaders from all walks of life. Even (and especially!) people who were initially apprehensive about the group aspect of the program, have graduated saying that this was one of their favorite parts of the Experience.

(3) You get to hike in Patagonia! – Not many leadership trainings in the world weave nature, community and first-class facilitation. Do we need to say more?

We care about who you are and who you’re inspired to be in the world much more than your current job title. This is why we say THE EXPERIENCE is for ‘leaders, entrepreneurs and visionaries’. If you are a leader in life, have big aspirations, and everything about THE EXPERIENCE lights you up, then, yes, absolutely come and join us!

Absolutely! In fact, many of our Members have families or are single parents. From our experience, people in this circumstance often have a harder time justifying this kind of investment of time and money into themselves – and every participant who does, we see the most remarkable transformations in who they become for themselves and their families. It’s one of the most special aspects of our work.

As long as you can organize to be (mostly) distraction-free for our online preparation sessions and are able to be fully present for the Retreat Experience, you are good to go!

If you cannot be fully present in Chile for the Retreat Experience in February 2027, you are unfortunately not able to participate in this edition. We recommend you sign up for our newsletter to find out about our upcoming offerings.

Please coordinate your transportation to Puerto Natales, Chile. The closest airport is Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT, preferred as it’s only 7 km from the town center) or Punta Arenas (PUQ, located 2.5-3 hours away).  

 

Hiking the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park is an incredible adventure through Patagonia’s iconic granite towers, turquoise lakes, glaciers, and lush valleys. Spanning about 50 miles (80km) over 5 days, this trail offers a mix of moderate challenges and stunning rewards. Each day typically involves 7–10 hours of walking in varying terrain.

A solid general fitness level and experience with longer hikes will set you up for success, and is part of your preparation for the Experience. If you don’t know where to start, we will give you guidance on how to best prepare during your preparation calls as well.

The climate on the Patagonia W Trek is dynamic and famously unpredictable. You can experience sun, wind, and rain all in one day. Daytime temperatures typically range between 40°F to 65°F / 4°C to 18°C, with colder mornings and evenings. Strong winds are common, especially at higher elevations and mountain passes. Layering is essential to stay comfortable in changing conditions.

We have done the research for you! We will provide you with a detailed packing list to support you in your preparation. Many items you may find you already own, or you can easily find at a local sporting goods store or purchase/rent them upon arrival. You will not need any technical mountain climbing equipment.

Yes! We have participants from all over the world, which is what makes this such a special experience. You get to connect with leaders globally. We have had participants from North America, Australia, Europe, Africa and the UAE.

We do our best to schedule our online group preparation sessions to accommodate for all time zones the best we can.

Of course! And – It is important that every individual chooses THE EXPERIENCE for themselves first, not because someone else is doing it. We also encourage you to ask yourself whether you will be able to open up fully with someone you already know as part of the team. If that’s a YES, this can be a beautiful opportunity to go through a transformational adventure together with your partner or friend and strengthen your bond.

All group sessions are hosted via Zoom. We will give you advance notice on dates and times, so that you can plan accordingly. While we encourage everyone to be live and present for the calls, we know that there may be schedule conflicts so all calls will be recorded and accessible within 24 hours of each session.

If your questions are simple and of a logistical nature, send us an email to [email protected].
If you would like to discuss your individual situation and ask more detailed questions,  schedule an Exploration Call so we can answer them directly. 

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