South Patagonia
7 Days Touring
Training Required
Expert Skiers
It is very magical to be skiing at the southernmost city in the world, starting at sea level, with views of the Beagle Channel and the Mountain Range. There are excellent valleys and mountains for backcountry ski & ski touring, with easy access from the main road. For fans and lovers of ski adventures, Ushuaia offers the possibility of great backcountry ski, near El Castor Ski Resort, Martial and other mountains. Ushuaia is a very interesting city, in front of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by mountains around 4000 ft. Based in the city, there are several possibilities for day trips with 30min drive, from easy slopes to steep ones, your guide UIAGM-IFMGA will offer you different options according to the weather-snow conditions, and your personal skills. This trip could be combined with a week of ski at El Chaltén or Bariloche.
Lodging at Ushuaia
1-4 People per guide
Ski Touring Experience Required.
August - September - October
Reception at Ushuaia Airport and transfer to Hotel. Briefing with your guide; equipment check and details of the program. Lodging at Ushuaia.
Warm up day and Ski off-piste around El Castor mountain. Lodging at Ushuaia.
Different options to choose according to snow conditions, very scenery valley above Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel. Lodging at Ushuaia.
Cinco Hermanos is a very nice Mountain to Ski, with views of Mount Olivia and the City of Ushuaia. Lodging at Ushuaia. Lodging at Refugio Frey.
This is probably the highlight of skiing in Ushuaia, and the most technical peak to climb. Reaching the summit will involve the use of crampons and Ice Axe. Usually best ski descent by the East Face! Lodging at Ushuaia.
Lodging at Ushuaia.
Transfer to Airport. End of our services.
Note: The Itinerary can be modified and should be considered only as a guide. External factors such as the conditions of the snow or weather conditions could change the original plan, and your Guide will have the criteria to change the program if he considers it necessary. This will not entitle passengers to claim any compensation.
* Please make sure you have all requested equipment. If you need to rent some of these items, please let us know in advance.
Don't hesitate and get in touch with us
so we can evacuate your doubts.
To help you choose and prepare for our activities, we described the Level of Difficulty that corresponds to the physical effort, and technical skills required:
Physical Training Difficulty:
Moderate: Main Trails along the National Park, with distances between 5 and 18 km distance, and elevation gain lower than 500m.
Intermediate: Could involve some terrain off-trail and steep screes. Distances between 10 and 20 km, elevation gain between 500 and 1000m.
Difficult: Semi-technical Alpine terrain, could involve steep screes, scrambling, moraines, glaciers, snow, etc. Elevation gain 1000m or more.
Very Difficult: Technical Alpine Terrain; could involve rock climbing, Ice Climbing or Ski Touring. Elevation gain 1000-1500m or more.
Technical Skills:
Trekking experience required: previous backpacking 2 to 3 days.
Winter experience required: backpacking in winter conditions 3 to 4 days.
Glacier experience required: technical use of crampons and ice axe.
Climbing experience required: Alpine ascents on multi-pitch routes; rock or ice climbing. (Or both).
Ski touring experience required: Backcountry ski descents & skinning uphill.
Use of beacon, probe & shovel.
Daily programs do not include packed lunch (you can request with an additional cost). All our multi-day programs (ascents, trekking, expeditions) include the Expedition meals as detailed below. (You could bring some of your personal snacks as well).
EXPEDITION MEALS
Breakfast:
• Coffee, Tea, milk, sugar, etc.
• Muesli (cereals).
• Cookies.
Pack lunch:
• Cereal bar
• Trail mix
• Chocolate bar
• Bread or crackers
• Assorted cheeses and cold meats.
Snack:
• Peanuts
• Crackers
• Olives, etc.
Dinner:
• Instant Soup
• Main dish: Pasta, risotto or stew. (In some cases, could be dehydrated or freeze dry meals).
• Dessert: Chocolate bonbons - Herbal tea.
For a reference of the estimated weight you will be carrying in your backpack, according to the activity you choose, you can use the next chart:
| Activity | Weight Range |
|---|---|
| Hiking 1 day | 5-8 kg |
| Trekking 4-6 days | 15-18 kg |
| Mt. Ascents & Alpine Climbs 3 days | 18-20 kg |
| Ice Field Expeditions 8 days | 22-24 kg |
| Ski Touring 1 day | 14-16 kg |
Yes, definitely! We are specialized on Custom Trips, and we can provide also the following services: Transportation, Lodging, Expedition Meals, Porters. We also provide services for Travel Companies, Photographers and Private Groups.
We highly recommend booking 90 days in advance, in order to find services available.
Our goal is to follow plan A, but if the weather or terrain conditions do not allow it, you will be offered a plan B or C, in order to use our services as best as possible.
info@mount-patagonia.com
+54 9 2966 60-7070
10am to 5pm
Eduardo Brenner 88 (9301) - El Chaltén.
