midweststuck Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I have extensive backpacking experience in the US but little to no mountaineering experience and will be attending a NOLS course in Patagonia in the fall. I would love gear advise and just any little tips that some of the experienced climbers out there would like to give. Also if anyone knows of ways to find financial assistance that would also be cool but not nearly as important as the advise. Either PM me, leave a reply or contact me at ejnielsen5@att.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyclimb Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Talk to corvallisclimb (tyler), he just got back from patagonia, working as a guide. He will have all the insight you need into packing, and all that other shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 LOL is anyone gonna touch this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I know someone from Iowa (dont get much flatter than that!) who took that same course down in Patagonia. Sounded like he had a great time! Financially, there should be a scholarship application along with the NOLS catalog or you can call them and ask about their scholarships. I got a full scholarship for an OB course. Couldnt have done it w/o the financial support. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Pack for cold, wet and rainy. Bring along things for occaisonal warm weather. Chilean Patagonia is wetter than Paine/Fitzroy and much more lush. My .02 from 2.5 months there. I'd think NOLS will give you a long list of what they "require" you to bring. Just outside of Coyhaique If you need financial assistance why not take a climbing course in the US? You could spend a lonnggg time in Patagonia with the difference in price. $5k takes a long time to spend in Patagonia - alot longer than the month you get for whatever class you take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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