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| Guide Price |
£2800 or US$4700 or €3200 | |
| Flights from UK | from £1000-£1200 | |
| Dates | August-December | |
| Duration | 21 days | |
| Grade | 2C | |
A very serious Ski-Touring Expedition in Patagonia.
This expedition is not currently scheduled though we have run similar trips in 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2011. We will probably re-schedule in a few years time, in the meantime we can organise and run this trip for small private groups.
See our Latest Photos page for pictures from out November 2011 expedition.
This exploratory ski-touring expedition is an exciting itinerary that includes a crossing to the remote central part of the Southern Patagonian ice cap and ascents of a couple of easy peaks there. This is a very different and considerably more challenging itinerary than the very short 'Ice cap trail' packaged and offered by some other companies. In the middle of a 16,500 square kilometre ice cap at the other end of the world we will certainly be escaping from the crowds.
After flying to El Calafate via Buenos Aires, and travelling on to the Los Glaciares national park we will spend the first couple of days hiking through forests to the bases of the famous mountains Cerro Torre and Fitzroy, enjoying the sunshine and soaking up some of the spectacular scenery. The mountain scenery in this part of the world is absolutely incredible.
We then begin the expedition in earnest crossing the Paso Marconi onto the main ice cap and skiing to the remote peak of Cerro Moreno 3505m which we will attempt to climb on skis. The total distance travelled on skis on the ice-cap will be approximately 90km. Telemark kit is recommended but alpine ski touring gear is also an option. After about eleven days on the ice cap we will retrace our steps to Calafate for some well earned steaks and wine!
Expedition members should have previous expedition and wilderness camping, ideally in winter or severe conditions. Good fitness and reasonable skiing ability is also essential, but you definitely don't need to be a superb off-piste skier. We use sledges to tow our kit on the ice-cap, which we will hire in Chalten.
Stormy conditions on the South Patagonian Ice Cap
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
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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, sledges, ropes and other
communal equipment.
Climbing Permits & National Park fees.
Services of a western
(usually UK) expedition leader.Flights to Calafate via Buenos
Aires.
Airport tax.
Insurance.
Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, skis, harness, ice-axe).
Meals and
snacks in 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.
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