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| Patagonia ... A Land of Extremes and a Home for Dreamers |
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Max grew up exploring the mountains of the Bariloche area and decided early to dedicate his professional life to sharing the joys of Patagonia with others. Max graduated from high school in Canada and has since worked in New Hampshire, Alaska, the Swiss Alps, Costa Rica and throughout Western Canada. But he always comes back to his home in Patagonia, where he continues to guide North American and European guests. Because Max is comfortable in both South and North America, he can reveal many secrets. Max is a fully-certified Mountain Guide by the Argentinean Association of Mountain Guides (AAGM), and has completed his training as a Tourism Guide specializing in Patagonia from a prestigious Bariloche university, and is an active member of the Bariloche Search and Rescue Commission. He loves climbing, paddling, skiing, hiking and just about any adventure in the outdoors. Max speaks English, German and Spanish fluently and is also a keen naturalist with a passion for both the human history and the unique culture of his homeland. And his sense of adventure is infectious! |
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Christie fell in love with Patagonia on her first visit in 1996. Since then, she has spent many years in Latin America, combining her background in journalism and her love of exploring wild places. She has extensive experience in the travel industry and has a keen eye for what makes Patagonia such a unique destination. Christie is a widely-published journalist and travel writer and is also co-author of Frommers Argentina 1st edition guidebook. She wrote the chapters on Mendoza, the Lakes District, Puerto Madryn/Peninsula Valdes and Patagonia. She is also a certified Spanish-English translator. Please check out her personal blog, www.patagonialiving.com, which details her life in Patagonia. Christie has scouted Argentina for rare, cozy and friendly places, undiscovered valleys and unique itineraries to share with others. Fluent in Spanish, Christie runs the business operations of PTC in Canmore, Alberta and in Bariloche, Patagonia and joins many of our trips. |
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Nico Martin is a guide with Patagonia Travel Company and Bariloche Anglers. Born and raised in Bariloche, Patagonia, he has long been a keen fly-fisherman and outdoorsman and has turned his childhood passions into a thriving professional career. Nico's charming, gentlemanly manner stems from his English heritage and his appreciation for the simple joys of the outdoor life. |