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Data Sheet

Full day

Very difficult, training required.

Ski touring experience required

1-4 people per guide

VERTICAL DROP 1300 m/day

July to October

Itinerary

Full Day

We will drive early in the morning from El Chaltén to Lago Del Desierto, located at 38 km (24 miles) distance. From the parking lot we´ll approach to the base of the Huemul glacier ( about 1 h) and we´ll continue the ascent using the skis towards the summit (2146 meters or 7040 feet).

It will take us about 6 to 7 hours to get to the summit. The views are worth it from the top!

After a break, and depending on the snow conditions, we’ll have a few options for the ski descent. It will take us another two hours to get back to the car. We will drive back to El Chaltén in the afternoon

Note:  The Itinerary can be modified and should be considered only as a guide. External factors such us the conditions of the snow or weather conditions could change the original plan, and your Guides will have the criteria to change the program if they consider is necessary.

Trekking El Chalten Patagonia

INCLUDED SERVICES

Certified Mountain Guide UIAGM
Technical equipment: crampons, harness, rope, etc.)
Local transfers
VHF Radio or Sat Phone
First-aid kit

Trekking El Chalten Patagonia

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

Personal Equipment (Please see detailed list below)
Personal insurance (It´s mandatory to hired your own accidents and rescue insurance)
Restaurant Meals
Lift Tickets
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Services not specified

Packing List

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PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

• 30-40 lts daypack
• Water bottle & thermo 1l
• Lunch box
• Synthetic or merino base layers
• 2 fleeces (100-200)
• Hooded puff jacket
• 2 pairs of gloves
• Buff & warm hat
• Waterproof pants & jacket
• Sunglasses & googles
• Sunbloc & lip protection
• Trekking shoes
• Ski crampons
• Headlamp
• Ski touring boots
• Ski touring skis & skins
• Ski poles
• Beacon-shovel-probe *

If you need to rent some of these items, please let us know in advance 

Please make sure you have all requested equipment, let us konw if you need advice for buying or renting

NOTE

Water is potable in Southern Patagonia. Please bring your own water filter or purification tablets if you don’t want to drink the water untreated.
Sleeping bags/pads are available for rent in El Chaltén. Book early for best availability

If you like this program, you can start planning your adventure now!

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Eduardo Brenner 88 (9301)
El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Phone: +54 9 2966 60-7070
Email: info@mount-patagonia.com

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