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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.
The weather in Patagonia is notorious for high winds and extreme variability. Between October and March; days can range from sunny with temperatures in the mid-60s (15°C), rain, hail, and occasionally even snow. Nighttime temperatures often drop down into the 30s and 40s (0-5°C). The wind-chill factor can sometimes make the ambient temperature feel much colder.
Patagonian weather should be one more element of your adventure. Please come prepared for all possibilities and equipped with good quality rain and wind gear. Having the right equipment makes a big difference!
Carrying out the proposed activity will depend greatly on climatic factors and terrain conditions. As mentioned, the weather in this area is very unstable and unpredictable. Any proposed itinerary can be modified and should be considered only as a guide. External factors, such as terrain and weather conditions, could modify the original plan, and your guide will have the criteria to change the program if deemed necessary.
Mount Fitz Roy is the highest peak of the region, at the Eastern side of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and is included in “Los Glaciares National Park,” on the Argentine Patagonia, accessible in practice only by that country. It is the most striking summit of a huge group of impressive and challenging peaks and summits, that in no way envy the Torres del Paine of Chilean Patagonia, but which possesses certain characteristics of its own which make it very interesting. Possibly this mountain, along with many others of the zone, are and will continue being the dream, the maximum destiny of "the conquerors of the useless." The "Fitz" is part of a granite massif, which includes a mountain range of several smaller needles—satellites of it—further from the Patagonian Ice than its neighboring Cerro Torre, for example, allowing somewhat better weather conditions. The Fitz Roy owes its name to Robert Fitz Roy, captain of the Beagle, the famous vessel that carried Darwin on his way through South America. The Tehuelches originally called it "El Chaltén," which means "steaming mountain" in the Tehuelche language. However, Francisco Moreno, an Argentine expert, renamed it Fitz Roy. Despite the name change, it remains engraved in the hearts of countless climbers who have dreamed of it.
Cerro Torre, located in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentine Patagonia, is part of a mountain range with four main peaks: Cerro Torre, Torre Egger, Punta Herron, and Cerro Standhart. Of these, Cerro Torre is the highest and most formidable. It rises on Argentine territory on the eastern edge of the Southern Ice Field, 50 miles north of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. This iconic peak is renowned not only for its height but also for its extreme difficulty and notorious weather conditions. Cerro Torre is one of the most coveted peaks for climbers due to its challenging routes. The proximity to the Southern Ice Field and Pacific storms creates a microclimate that results in frequent precipitation and powerful winds, making the mountain a formidable challenge. Often, the summit of Cerro Torre is shrouded in a frost crown of ice known as the "Ice Mushrooms," which can make the final section of the climb particularly arduous. Climbing Cerro Torre typically takes between three and five days, though some ascents have been completed in as little as a day and a half under ideal conditions. The weather at Cerro Torre is notoriously severe, with the southern exposure experiencing the worst conditions. Climbers must be prepared to face extreme weather, and the unpredictable nature of the mountain demands meticulous planning and preparation. The difficulty lies not only in the altitude but also in the treacherous terrain, with ice walls that are often overhanging and challenging to scale. Despite these challenges, Cerro Torre remains a revered and sought-after objective for the most experienced climbers, who are drawn to its imposing and fearsome summit.
