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| 2012 Price | £2095 or US$3495 or € 2395 | |
| Flights from UK | from £900-£1100 | |
| Dates | 1st - 19th August 2012 | |
| Duration | 19 days | |
| Grade | 1A | |
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Classic Ski Mountaineering in the Andes between Mendoza and Bariloche.
See our Latest Photos page for photos from our 2009 Argentina Ski Explorer. In three weeks of skiing we had 95% blue skies and no rain or storms. Just wine, spring snow and sunshine!
This new ski-mountaineering expedition is based around the ski itineraries which we ran to Argentina in 2006 and 2009. We'll travel to one of the countries with the best ski-touring in the Andes and pick the best areas. The expedition will take the form of a road trip from Mendoza to Bariloche, stopping in several different areas to make ski ascents and do a few resort days as well. This trip is particularly suitable for those skiers who are new to ski touring, with little or no previous ski touring or mountaineering experience.
Our first mountain destination will be the small ski resort of Vallecitos in the Cordon del Plata where we will ski several peaks and have a warm up day on the pistes (if open). After a night back in Mendoza we will drive south to the major resort of Las Leñas, where again we will have several days skiing in the nearby mountains. In the event of poor weather we may have another resort day here as well and customers are always welcome to choose a resort day option. Next on the agenda is a ski ascent of the 3978m high active volcano Volcan Tromen. Finally we travel further south to the city of Bariloche where we will ski a couple more peaks and have at least one day at the nearby resort of Cerro Catedral.
This itinerary will be deliberately kept flexible to make the best use of weather and snow conditions. The balance of time we spend in the different mountain venues and the choice of tour each day will depend on current snow and weather conditions, and particularly the state of the access roads.
A similar trip but generally with longer and harder days out skiing is our Chile Ski Mountaineer, which we have successfully run for many years.
Expedition members should be strong parallel or telemark skiers (skiing red runs very confidently). Previous touring experience is not necessary as this is a very straightforward ski-mountaineering itinerary. We will take our own touring skis and other equipment out to Argentina.
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
Skinning up to the 3600m high pinnacle of El Soldado, in the central Andes near Las Leñas.
Included in our Price
Not Included in our Price
All land transport in Argentina as per
itinerary.
All accommodation in Argentina as per itinerary.
Food while in the mountains.
Organisation and planning of the expedition.
Tents, stoves and any other
communal equipment.
Services of a western
(usually UK) skiing leader.Flights to Mendoza & airport tax.
Insurance.
Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, skis, ice-axe).
Lift tickets at resorts
(2 or 3 days).
Meals and snacks in ski resorts, towns and
cities.
Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks.
General Information about our holidays
Who runs 'Andes' and where we are based
What is and isn't included in the price of your holiday
General information about equipment, accommodation, flights, meals etc.
Financial protection and security information.
