Skiing Patagonia Northern Patagonia (trip)

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Skiing Patagonia Northern Patagonia

  • Airport, Chile near Santiago, Chile
  • Active & Adventure
Chile, South America

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from $4,000* per person18 DaysJanuary
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Aventuras Patagonicas 12 people max
This expedition takes us skiing in one of the least explored areas of the globe, the Northern Patagonia Icefield. It is the northern most of the two Patagonian Icefields.

Our trip begins with a lake crossing by boat, then pack horses take our gear and skis to the snowline of the Nef Glacier. From here, we climb up to the Icefield, surrounded by hundreds of Patagonian peaks. We plan to ski to the base of Cerro San Valentin, the highest mountain in Patagonia. (We can also arrange custom climbing expeditions up San Valentin.) We will ski by beautiful Cerro Hyades and make an ascent of Cerro Largo, an inviting mountain where we may carve some turns.

For this trip you do not have to be an extreme skier, but previous backcountry skiing experience is necessary. Endurance, excellent physical condition, and an adventurous spirit are the key to this trip, since Patagonian weather can often be a challenge.

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Chile, South America

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Itinerary

   
Day 01

     
Group meets in Santiago. Equipment check and afternoon briefing at the hotel. At dinner we will try some of the fine Chilean cuisine and wines.
    
     
Day 02

     
Fly to Coyhaique. Spend the afternoon free exploring this picturesque Patagonian frontier town.
    
     
Day 03

     
Drive to Puerto Bertrand. Cross Bertrand and Plomo lakes by boat. Camp near the mouth of Rio Soler.
    
     
Day 04

    
Hike up Rio Soler valley to Nef Glacier. This is where we will establish our base camp. Horses will carry our gear and skis. Depending on weather conditions we may do this approach on horseback.
    
     
Day 05

     
Carry a load up to Camp 1, at about 4,500 ft on the edge of the Northern Patagonian Icefield.
    
     
Day 06

     
Leave base camp. Move to Camp 1.
    
     
Day 07

     
Ski north on the Icefield (Nef Glacier) carrying a load to Camp 2. Terrain once we are on the Icefield will be mostly level glacier travel.
    
     
Day 08

     
Move to Camp 2.
    
     
Day 09

     
Rest day. In the afternoon we can practice telemark turns on Cerro Escuela, a gentle slope near Camp 2.
    
     
Day 10

     
Ski north towards Cerro San Valentin (12,900'). Weather permitting, we will have a formidable view of this mountain, the highest mountain in Patagonia. Return to Camp 2.
    
     
Day 11

     
Ski tour to base of Cerro Hyades, a rugged peak on the edge of the Soler Icefall, weather permitting. Return to Camp 2.
    
     
Day 12 - 13

     
Climb Cerro Largo with skis, weather permitting. Return to Camp 1.
    
     
Day 14 - 15

     
Ski to edge of Icefield and hike down to Base Camp. (Extra weather day if needed).
    
     
Day 16

     
Return on horseback to Lago Plomo.
    
     
Day 17

     
Cross Bertrand and Plomo Lakes. Return to Coyhaique.
    
     
Next Day

     
Fly back to Santiago. Fly home or continue traveling in South America.

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