NOLS Year in Patagonia

NOLS Year in Patagonia

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Location
  • Chile
Length
12 - 26 weeks
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, 529 Plan eligibility

Program Details

Activities
Backpacking Camping Canoeing Ice Climbing Kayaking Mountain Climbing Rafting Rock Climbing Trekking
Timeframe
Fall Spring Winter
Housing
Tent
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
37110
Price Details
Financial aid available! You can also use 529 Savings Plan or AmeriCorps credits. Earn up to 27 college credits through The University of Utah, Western Colorado University, or Central Wyoming College.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Equipment Meals Park Fees
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers
Apr 28, 2026
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About Program

Spend 135 days in remote Patagonia learning outdoor skills and immersing in local culture. The program is split into two semesters with a short break to travel, study Spanish, or go home. You’ll begin with Wilderness First Aid training, then rotate through sections like glacier mountaineering, sea kayaking, rock climbing, horsepacking, and cultural immersion. Gain technical skills such as rope work, navigation, weather assessment, and risk management while traveling through diverse landscapes. Live with a Patagonian host family, practicing Spanish and rural traditions. The course may end with an independent student expedition. By the end, you’ll build strong leadership, outdoor expertise, and lasting connections.

Program Highlights

  • Earn transferable US college credit while exploring Patagonia
  • Build leadership, resilience, and technical outdoor skills in remote environments
  • Experience mountaineering, sea kayaking, rock climbing, and horsepacking
  • Live with a Patagonian host family and immerse in Spanish and local culture
  • Complete a student-led expedition, planning and navigating your own journey

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