Patagonia

Stretching myself right to the limit, day after day, and finding camaraderie in that challenge gave me a new sense of capacity and bravery as we attempted to climb Cerro Nora.

National Geographic recognizes NOLS grad and WEMT Jim Reynolds for his unprecedented free solo climb up and down Patagonia’s Cerro Fitz Roy in March 2019.

In her 2018 book Riding into the Heart of Patagonia, former NOLS instructor Nancy Pfeiffer chronicles her adventures exploring the Patagonian backcountry on horseback over the past two decades.

An invitation into a poblador's home becomes an opportunity for learning about the one family's history and the gaucho lifestyle on the Patagonia Cultural Expedition

My friends were confused about why someone who'd just gotten a masters in Public Health would join a NOLS expedition in Patagonia—quite frankly, so was I.

NOLS Instructor Willy Oppenheim describes the difficulties and exhilaration of a stunning first ascent of two peaks in Chilean Patagonia.

Cornell Cultivates Leadership, Elementally

Columbia Business School Students Tackle Patagonia

Hello from the Backcountry!

2010 Dream Expedition Winners Announced

NOLS wins Sustainable Tourism Award

Dream Expedition Video Contest: Sharing A Few Videos - Part 1

80 Days in Patagonia? "I'd do it again in a heartbeat!"

At the beginning of my journey of signing up for my NOLS Semester in Patagonia, dreaming of the landscape in the Andes fueled my excitement. I thought about the incredible mountain vistas and sleeping under the stars every night. I thought about the miles I’d travel on foot, carrying everything I needed on my back.…