Ski Touring in El Chaltén

Introduction

For fans and lovers of backcountry ski, El Chaltén offers the possibility to climb and ski moderate mountains with incredible surrounding views of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the Southern Ice Field.

Some of the options are: Loma del Diablo, Cerro Vespignani and Cerro Madsen. These places are very remote, and you´ll rarely find any other people around...

It´s very important to have experience and very good fitness, because in all cases the approach to the snow is walking and carrying your own skis.

The program it´s designed to do 2 or 3-day trips plus one camping trip for one or two nights. This flexibility will allow you to adapt according to the weather conditions.

Data Sheet

Best time of the year: August - September

1

DIFFICULTY

Very difficult, training required

2

EXPERIENCE

Ski touring experience required

3

ACCOMODATION

4 nights lodging in Hostel, based on private double rooms

4

GUIDE RATE

1-4 people per guide

Itinerary

Day 1

Reception at El Calafate Airport and transfer to El Chaltén. Meet your guide; check your equipment and the program n detail. Lodging at El Chaltén.

Day 2

Transfer to Mosquito River; Ski Loma del Diablo (1800m). Vertical drop: 1200m. Lodging at El Chaltén.

Day 3

Transfer to Lago del Desierto. Ski Cerro Vespignani ( 2146m). Vertical drop:1500m.
Lodging at El Chaltén. Hotel en Chaltén.

Day 4

Approach to Fitz Roy Basecamp. Optional ski in the afternoon at Glacier de los Tres. Camp. Poincenot.

Day 5

Ski Cerro Madsen (1806m). Vertical Gain1000m. Camp. Poincenot.

Day 6

Back to El Chaltén. Lodging at El Chaltén.

Day 7

Transfer to El Calafate Airport. End of the services.

Note:

Our Mountain Guides will have the final call to modify either partially or totally any program when safety conditions require.

Essential Information

Please take note!

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PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

• Backpacks 40 and 60 liters
• Sleeping Bag
• Head lump
• Water bottle and small thermo flask
• Merino or synthetic base layers
• Polar 100 and wind stopper
• Down or synthetic hooded jacket
• 2 pairs of gloves
• Warm hut and buff
• Extra socks
• Waterproof pants and Jacket ( Gore-Tex)
• Lens and goggles • Sun bloc & lip protection
• Ski touring set: Skis, skins, boots, ski crampons, ski poles (compressible ideal).
• Crampons & Ice Axe*
• Safety avalanche set: Shovel, beacon, probe*
• Helmet (optional)

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

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 INCLUDED SERVICES

• Private Transfer Calafate-Chalten-Calafate
• Local Transfers from El Chaltén
• 4 nights lodging in Hostel, based on private double rooms.
• Mountain Guide UIAGM - IFMGA ( 5 days)
• Camping Assistant
• Double tents an kitchen set
• Camping meals: 3 lunches , 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts.
• Technical equipment for Glaciers: Crampons, harnesses, ropes, etc.
• First Aid Kit
• Radio or Satellite communication

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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

Some pictures of this program

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Our Office
Our office is located at El Chaltén, Patagonia Argentina.

This is our meeting point and base of operations for all our programs

Address
Eduardo Brenner 88 (9301)
El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Email for inquiries
info@chaltenfreeride.com

From outside of Argentina:
Phone: ++54-2962-493194
Cel Phone: ++54-9-2962-409207

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Ski Touring Patagonia