2 DAYS
2 DAYS
Elevation gain 1700 meters
1 - 2 people per guide
Very difficult: training required
Transfer to Hostería El Pilar. Trek towards Laguna Sucia, passing trough Piedras Blancas Glacier and Poincenot Campsite. From Laguna Sucia is an scree and scrumble terrain to reach the rock cave below the Rio Blanco Glacier. Aproaching time: aprox 5hs. Vertical gain: Aprox. 800m.
We´ll start before sunrise from our bivouac (5-6 am aprox), after 45 min uphill trough rocky terrain, we´ll reach the base of the glacier. From there we´ll continue with crampons and rope to towards the rocky ridge.
We´´l continue with scramble ( grade II & III) and short-roping, plus one pitch of IV ( 15-20m). The views from the top are very impressives! After a break on the summit (2163m), we´ll make one rapel and downclimb the same way back to the rock cave. We´ll get our camping gear and head back to El Chaltén.
The activity will take around 12hs total, with an elevation gain of 900m aprox
Certified Mountain Guide
Transfer to El Pilar
Expedition food
Kitchen set & utensils
Ropes & glacier equipment
VHF Radio
First-aid kit
Transportation from El Calafate to El Chaltén
Lodging at El Chaltén
Porters ( at your request)
Personal Equipment
Alcoholic drinks
Personal Travel & rescue insurance (highly recommended)
Services not specified
Gratuities
• Backpack 50-60 lts
• Sleeping bag (-15°c)
• Insulating mattress
• Mountaineering boots*
• Bottle or thermo flask 1l
• Synthetic underwear
• 2 polar jackets (100 and 200)
• Fleece jacket or wind stopper (heavy weight)
• Puff jacket (synthetic or down)
• Wool or fleece hat
• Neck warmer, buff, or balaclava
• Sun cap
• Warm pants and t-shirt
• Gloves & waterproof gloves
• Waterproof jacket & pants (gore-tex)
• Gaiters
• Extra socks and t-shirt
• Sunglasses & goggles
• Hygienic set
• Sunbloc & lip protection
• Headlamp
• Pocket knife
• Bivi sac
• Walking poles
• Snickers or light trekking shoes
Crampons
Ice Axe
Harness & carabiners
Helmet
NOTE: We could rent you the marked items*. Please let us know when you register if this is required (also include your boot size)
Please make sure you have all requested equipment, let us konw if you need advice for buying or renting