Nadine Lehner, Marcelo Mascareno, Rebeca Caceres
As NOLS mountaineering course leaders, the three of us have spent months in the rugged glaciated peaks of Patagonia, Alaska, and beyond. We call Chile’s Aysén Region home and enjoy exploring its remote corners on foot, by ski, and by packraft when possible.
Articles By Nadine Lehner, Marcelo Mascareno, Rebeca Caceres
Rothberg-Birdwhistell Exploration Fund: Expedition to the Peruvian Andes
In the spring of 2025, we set out on an Alpine and ski mountaineering expedition to Peru’s Cordillera Blanca. As outdoor educators with experience leading students on NOLS courses, our team shares a deep commitment to learning through challenge and a connection to wild places. Our goals: explore new terrain, attempt several high peaks, and…

