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Mountaineering in Patagonia: 42 Day Training Course

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Location
Chile: Coyhaique

Dates
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  • Description

    For 40 days your home will be a remote ice cap in Chilean Patagonia, where you will learn the mountaineering skills you need to thrive in the backcountry, ultimately reaching a level that you would feel confident planning your own expeditions in future. From climbing to the summit of snow-capped peaks to rafting across crystal lakes, mastering how to use an ice axe to learning cooking techniques you can use after traversing an ice-field that day; by taking this Patagonian mountaineering course, you have the opportunity to enjoy the real range of extremes that Patagonian mountaineering life contains! With a number of landscapes, weathers and adventures to enjoy on the way, this mountaineering course is bound to get you hooked & marking just the start of your mountaineering days!

  • Highlights

    * Cross the Patagonian Icecap and climb some incredible peaks
    * Learn snow and ice climbing techniques: crampon and ice axe use, rope use for glacier travel, belaying, anchor building, abseiling, and practice using them in context
    * Develop backcountry leadership, safety and judgment skills
    * Earn the following certifications: Wilderness Education Association Outdoor Leader; Wilderness Medical Outfitter Wilderness First Aid; Avalanche Level 1; Leave No Trace practitioner

  • Travel Types

    • Camping
    • Climbing
    • Cooking
    • Hiking
    • Mountaineering
    • Nature Tours
    • Overland Tours
  • Cost in US$:

    5,495 for 42 days

  • Cost Include Description:

    contact GVI for details

  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Participants Travel to Chile

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    in Groups of typically 6 participants

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1-2 weeks

  • Global Vision International's Mission Statement

    Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

  • Year Founded

    1998

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