Expeditions

Paso Marconi - Paso del Viento Traverse

Duration: 9 days (scheduled dates only!)
Difficulty: Tough
Season: November to March
Minimum required age: 12 years

Scheduled dates:

8th to 16th of November 2008
22th to 30th of November 2008
6th to 14th of December 2008
20th to 28th of December 2008
3rd to 11th of January 2009
17th to 25th of January 2009
7th to 15th of February 2009
21st of February to 1st of March 2009
7th to 15th of March 2009
21st to 29th of March 2009


This traverse will immerse us into the South Ice Cap. You don't have to be a climber nor a super sport guy to participate in this adventure. Great expedition surrounding Fitz Roy and Torre ranges, crossing through Marconi, Viedma and Tunel glaciers

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival to Chalten, at 450 mtrs. Hotel lodging, meeting the guide and personal gear checking. (D)

Day 2: Transfer to Rio Electrico, hike to Piedra del Fraile and camp at La Playita, wading Pollone river. Camp 1. Trekking time: 6 hrs. (B-L-D)

Day 3: Hike to Paso Marconi. 1450 mtrs. (Entry to the Ice Cap), through Marconi glacier. This day we put our crampons, ropes, harnesses and ice axes. From now on our camps will be set up over the ice or snow. Camp 2. Trekking time: 7 hrs. (B-L-D)

Day 4: Paso Marconi - Circo de los Altares traverse, camp in the middle of the Ice Cap. (Viedma Glacier), with an incredible view of Fitz Roy and Torre ranges. Camp 3. Trekking time: 6 hrs. (B-L-D)

Day 5: Circo de los Altares - Laguna de los Esquies traverse. Great view of Mariano Moreno range, Cerro Luca and South Ice Cap. Camp 4. Trekking time: 6hrs. (B-L-D)

Day 6: Hike Laguna de los Esquies - Paso del Viento - Laguna Toro, through Tunel glacier and Tunel valley. Camp 5. Trekking time: 7 hrs. (B-L-D)

Day 7: Back to Chalten through Loma del Pliegue Tumbado. Trekking time: 6 hrs. Hotel lodging and farewell dinner. (B-L-D)

Days 8 and 9: Extras days in case of bad weather.

Note: We do our best to adhere to the schedule listed above, however this itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions.

Includes: gear (ropes, crampons, harnesses), guide and guide's assistant(s). transfers, camping and hotel lodging, meals as quoted (L: lunch, D: dinner, B: breakfast) with non alcoholic beverages. Also group equipment: tents, stoves, technical gear, first aid kit, GPS, and radio.

Not included: personal gear, clothes, boots, sleeping bag, backpack, phone calls, insurance, beverages not detailed, porters and tips.

NOTE: You will have to carry a 15/18 kilos backpack. We will share the general gear and food. (Personal porters may be hired at extra expense fee).

Please check our difficulty grading chart!

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