Programs
Rock & Ice Climbing Courses Full Day of Ice Climbing
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A note about our nice Patagonian wheather
Success will always depend, in great measure, on the climatic factors and the conditions of the terrain. The weather in this area is very unstable and unpredictable; you must be prepared for “wild” weather conditions and accept that we will do our best to achieve our goals.
For some of our programs, we take one extra day to improve the chances of a successful trip.
Our Mountain Guides will have the final call to modify partially or totally the programs..

 

 

DATA SHEET

4 hours of ice climbing
 where?: Grande glacier at Laguna Torre
 dificulty level: intermediate
 from 2 to four people

Level
1/2
Necessary days

 

PERSONAL GEAR

small backpack
water
snack / lunch
polar/warm layer
windbreaker layer
extra socks
gloves
cap
sun glasses
sun screen
trekking boots

 

STEP BY STEP DETAILS


 



note: participants must come to Mountaineering Patagonia the day previous to the trekking in order to complete the health information form. 



Leaving El Chaltén at 7:00 am with the guide, we hike to the Thorwood campsite (2- 2.5 hours from town).  From there, we cross the Fitz Roy River using a fixed cable line and continue walking another hour until reaching the glacier.  Once there, you’ll have about 4 hours to enjoy ice climbing: crampons technique, usage of climbing ice axes, and coaching on ice climbing skills.  The return is by the same trail, arriving back to El Chaltén at approximately 8 pm.   This is an intense day of 12 hours of continuous action.  You can combine this activity with camping at the De Agostini campsite



 

INCLUDED
Mountain Guide
Camping And Kitchen Gear
Meals During The Trekking
VHF Radio / First Aid Kit
Insurance Coverage For Personal Accidents
 
OPTIONAL IDEAS
camp at De Agostini base camp (ask about meeting time and place)  check about our alpine climbing programs  …other ideas

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
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Santa Cruz . Patagonia Argentina
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