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Situated on the southernmost tip of Tierra del Fuego,  backcountry skiing in Ushuaia is the perfect way to spend your last week of summer holidays!

Sandwiched in between the tail of the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia is home to plenty of incredible and isolated mountain and valley landscapes!

Over the course of our week together, we will head out into the heart of this pristine landscape, enjoying stunning views and some of the highest quality powder in the Andes.

Each day we will head somewhere new, starting out in the local ski resorts for a bit of a warm up before progressing to the highlight of the trip: climbing Cerro Alvear!

However, before then, we will head to El Castor mountain and Cinco Hermano peak to ski on their slopes. From scenic vistas, we’ll enjoy incredible views back over Ushuaia as well as over the Beagle Channel.

We will also have the chance to ski in the magnificent Olum Valley and El Martial.

We cap off the trip by using our ice axes and crampons to climb to the summit of Cerro Alvear, before enjoying a phenomenal run back down the East Face.

By the time the trip is over and we are taking you back to the airport, you will already be planning your next adventure back!

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this scenic and exciting 7-day adventure  backcountry skiing in Ushuaia!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you may also enjoy my [ski touring day in Cerro Vespignani](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ski-tour-day-cerro-vespignani-guide/)!

After meeting at Ushuaia Airport, we will transfer to the hotel and go over the itinerary for the trip.

Arrival

We will spend the day skiing at El Castor ski resort, including on the slopes of Castor Mountain.

El Castor

We will spend the day skiing in the scenic valley of El Martial, above Ushuaia.

El Martial

We will spend the day skiing on the Cinco Hermanos peaks above the Olum Valley.

Olum Valley & Cinco Hermanos peak

We will climb to the top of Cerro Alvear using crampons and an ice axe before descending back down into the valley below.

Cerro Alvear

We will spend the day ski touring Paso Garibalid, either into Olum Valley or El Martial.

Paso Garibaldi

We will take you to the airport and say our goodbyes.

Departure

Join Merlín, a UIAGM-certified mountain guide, for this scenic, exciting and fun 7-day adventure backcountry skiing in Ushuaia. Explore a different mountain and valley each day of the trip before climbing Cerro Alvear on the penultimate day.

Ski Touring & Backcountry skiing in Ushuaia. 7-day trip. UIAGM guide

https://www.mount-patagonia.com/ski-ushuaia-eng.html

Ski Touring & Backcountry skiing in Ushuaia

### **Today I would like to offer you a one-day skiing tour in Ushuaia.**

A backcountry skiing or splitboarding adventure in Ushuaia is quite similar to a [**trekking day**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/trekking-glacier-martial-ushuaia/). However, the boards give us something different: the excitement of virgin snow descents!

Let's ski far from the lifts and tourists, in the heart of a stunning winter land. The tour will take 7 hours in total, form 9 AM to 16 PM.

Ushuaia is one of the best backcountry skiing destinations in Patagonia. Located in the southernmost point of Argentina, in the Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia offers the **longest ski season of the continent.** Also, the amount and quality of snow is perfect, what guarantees the best ski runs and descents.

The large slopes in places like the **Olum valley**, **Mount Alvear**, the **Martial glacier** and **Cerro Portillo** are some of the key destinations to enjoy the best snow in unbelievable and unspoiled natural surroundings.

This backcountry ski day is perfect for **intermediate-advanced alpine skiers**. Anyway, if you don't have prior experience you can also come. Tierra del Fuego has something for everyone with endless slopes for all levels of participants! I will decide the best place for you and the group according to your skills and expertise.

And if you are an experienced skier let me recommend you the [**multi-day package tours**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/tierra-del-fuego-ski-tour/). You can explore the Fuegian Mountains with your boards in an superb expedition of 3 or 7 days!

**Contact me now so we can organize this ski-day or combine several destinations in a multi-day trip. I will be waiting for you!**

I will contact you the day before to discuss the appropriate ground for the excursion and to set a meeting point and starting time. I will provide you with an Avalanche Kit (Shovel, arva and probe). If you need skiing equipment (boards, poles, climbing skins and boots), it will be provided to you in the “Escuela de Esqui Ushuaia”, located in the Mountain Centre of the Martial Glacier.

The day of the tour, I will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the chosen place. It will depend on the conditions and the skills of the group. Once the tour starts, there will be stops for lunch and snacks. You will enjoy a unique day in the Fuegian Mountain Range.

Backcountry ski day in Ushuaia

Backcountry ski in Ushuaia, Patagonia. Discover the south of south in a day or multi-day trip with Sebastián, AAGM certified mountain guide.

Backcountry ski day in Ushuaia, Patagonia. Ski Touring trip. UIMLA guide

https://drive.google.com/a/explore-share.com/file/d/0B3SptQ1tys6WOUdwOHdfZUNsa2NYOU5OUWp1X2tzYXFSSTB3/view?usp=sharing

Backcountry ski day in Ushuaia, Patagonia

### **Are you ready to explore the most outstanding skiing spots of** Ushuaia **in this 3-day trip?**

I am happy to offer you a unique opportunity to put your skis on and discover the white paradise of Ushuaia. This program consists in a ski tour around the **Martial Glacier**, the **Olum Valley** and the **Portillo Mount**. They are three important highlights of the southernmost point in Argentina.

I am also leading a [**longer trip in the area**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/tierra-del-fuego-ski-tour/) and [**one-day program**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/backcountry-ski-ushuaia-patagonia/) in case you don't have much extra time in Tierra del Fuego. You can check them out and contact me. Keep in mind all my adventures can be **adapted to your level and skills**. That is because Ushuaia has a wide variety of slopes, ski runs, descents and landscapes for all kind of skiers.

Our starting point will be in the city of Ushuaia. The best season to come to this place is from June to October, during the Argentinian winter and spring.

**If you want more information about this 3-day program or would like to make a reservation for you and your group, get in touch with me. Fill out the form and I'll answer you as soon as possible**.

It will be a honor for me to guide you through these magic snow lands of Tierra del Fuego!

When we return to the city we’ll spend the night in a hotel.

Ushuaia - Martial Glacier - Ushuaia

After ski touring in the Olum Valley we will have dinner and rest at the Olum Hut, a cozy mountain lodge.

Ushuaia - Olum Valley

Final day of this adventure skiing in the surroundings of Mount Portillo. Then we will return to Ushuaia city where this program ends.

Portillo Mount - Ushuaia

A fantastic 3-day ski touring trip around the main spots of Ushuaia. Enjoy this snow experience with the local UIMLA mountain guide Sebastian.

3 days of mountain ski in Ushuaia. 3-day trip. UIMLA guide

3 days of mountain ski in Ushuaia

Spend 7 days in the best southerner spots to ski that **Tierra del Fuego** has for you. The stunning tree lines, landscapes, mountains and woods make Tierra del Fuego's surroundings a unique place for backcountry skiing.

As you may know, Tierra del Fuego is the southernmost province in Argentina and is therefore called **"the end of the world"**. Its large slopes offer us backcountry itineraries for all levels of skiers.

Some of the best places where we will go during this 7-day expedition are:

*   _**The Olum valley,**_
    
*   _**Mount Alvear,**_
    
*   _**Martial glacier**_
    
*   _**Cerro Bonete**_
    

You can find the complete day-by-day itinerary at the end of this page. It is also a perfect trip for **expert skiers** in search of exploring the Fuegian Mountains with boards. Anyway, all my tours are adequate to each guest. I can plan an adventure according to your fitness level and expectations.

Finally, let me tell you that if you don't have too much time in Tierra del Fuego I can offer [**this one-day ski tour**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/backcountry-ski-ushuaia-patagonia/). That way you will at least visit the main skiing spots of the area.

**So, are you coming to Tierra del Fuego next winter? Get in touch with me as soon as possible. Let's plan your perfect adventure in this backcountry skiing paradise!**

Arrival in Ushuaia. Transfer to your hotel accommodation. Team briefing and equipment check.

From the hotel we will go to Cerro Castor, where we’ll put our skis on and enjoy some ski touring itineraries on its north, west and east sides. Return to the hotel.

First ski touring day

Today it’s time to backcountry ski in the Martial Glacier. Return to the hotel.

Martial Glacier

Hotel and transfer to the Olum’s Hut, where we will ski around the valley and spend the night at the hut.

Olum’s Hut

From the Olum’s Hut we will do some ski touring in the Cerro Bonete and around the Esmeralda Lagoon. Back to the hut.

Cerro Bonete and Esmeralda Lagoon

From the Olum’s Hut we will reach the Alvear Edge. More ski touring in the Olum Valley and back to the Olum’s Hut, where we will have the farewell meal.

Alvear Edge

Ski on the Submarino Valley (optional only if your flight leaves in the afternoon). Transfer to the airport and end of the program.

Submarino Valley - Airport

Tierra del Fuego has the best ski descents for those who love ski touring. Join Sebastian, a local AAGM guide, on this 7-day backcountry skiing trip!

Tierra del Fuego 7-day guided ski tour. 7-day trip. UIMLA guide

Tierra del Fuego 7-day guided ski tour

Visiting **Ushuaia** in **Tierra del Fuego, Argentina** is an experience you will never forget. The scenery is stunning, and just knowing you are at the **bottom of the Americas** is nothing short of thrilling. However, in addition to the beauty of **Ushuaia** there is also a great deal of outdoor activities you can enjoy. One of those activities is **skiing**. And, on this trip, you will get to enjoy a skiing lesson at the **Martial Glacier**.

Geared to **beginner level skiers**, throughout this course, which lasts for **approximately one hour**, though **you can pay for additional time**, you will learn a great deal.

Some examples of what we will cover during this course includes the following.

*   _Movements in the plane_
    
*   _Balance exercises_
    
*   _Introduction to the equipment_
    
*   _Displacements in direct descent_
    
*   _Displacements in diagonal_
    
*   _First gestures of return in wedge_
    
*   _Dominance of the turn in wedge_
    

Throughout the class, you will be descending on gentle, green slopes. You will also be skiing in a wedge, where you will practice descending, braking and turning.

Since this course is for beginners, **no prior experience is necessary**. However, you should be **over the age of six and be in good physical condition**.

**This course is lots of fun and very educational, and when you add that to the beauty of Ushuaia, you are in for a memorable experience. To enjoy it for yourself, please send a request. I look forward to hearing from you and guiding you.**

Come and join AADIDESS certified guide Alberto for a ski lesson that is ideal for beginners in beautiful Ushuaia on the martial glacier in Tierra del Fuego in Argentina.

Daily ski lessons for beginners in Ushuaia (Glaciar Martial), Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. 1/2-day trip. AADIDESS guide

http://www.7cimas.org/clases-de-esqu%c3%ad-alpino.html

Daily ski lessons for beginners in Ushuaia (Glaciar Martial), Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

**Join us for the greatest experience of your life: a 13-day ski touring trip in Antarctica.**

Starting from **Ushuaia**, the most southern town in the world, we will navigate the **South Pacific**, passing **Cape Horn** and crossing the **Drake Passage.**   

During this trip, a ship will be our warm and comfortable base camp. The crew is a group of experienced people used to navigate in these latitudes.

Each day, we will explore incredible spots of the **Antarctic Peninsula** and navigate through fjords and icebergs. There will be a lot of ski touring, of course! We will also have conferences about geological and biological topics.

This experience will change the way you perceive the world. Being in the Antarctic Peninsula requires being humble and respectful. Besides, you will feel the immensity of nature and the silence of this ice paradise.

In addition, you will enjoy watching leopard seals, humpback whales, killer whales, seals, and different kind of penguins. In fact, seeing so many wonderful things will make you conscious of how complex the ecosystem around us is.

You can find a complete program below for further details about this trip. However, the program is subject to changes depending on weather, ice or local conditions.

**Please get in touch with us if you want to have the skiing experience of your life. It will be our pleasure to bring you there and guide you in the fantastic Antarctica environment.**

Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina. Orientation with ski or trekking guide at the glacier. Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Ushuaia.

Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina.

Board the Sea Adventurer and set sail down the Beagle Channel.

Beagle Channel

Cross the Drake Passage. Sperm, fin, and humpback whales, along with skies of seabirds will accompany our journey.

Drake Passage

Skiing and trekking objectives at Neko Harbour. Zodiac cruises, penguin rookeries, hiking.

Neko Harbour

Ski and trekking objectives at Anvers and Wenke Islands. Port Lockroy scientific base and museum. Visit gentoo and adelie penguin habitat.

Anvers, Wenke Island, Port Lockroy

Ronge/Island/Mt. Britannia. Visit penguin rookery at Georges Point.

Ronge Island / Mt. Britannia.

Skiing and trekking objectives in Paradise Bay. Zodiac excursions. Visit penguin rookery and Almirante Brown Station.

Paradise Bay.

We’ll have several ski descents in those spots. We’ll also visit the Ukrainian Vernadsky scientific station. Killer whale and leopard seal sightings.

Lemaire Channel / Mt. Scott / Mt. Demaria / Mt. Mill

New ski descents and nature cruises of Charlotte Bay; begin journey north in the evening.

Charlotte Bay

Sail Drake Passage; pass the dramatic cliffs of Cape Horn.

Drake Passage/Cape Horn

Disembark the Clipper Adventurer in Ushuaia, Argentina. H Flexibility is necessary for all Antarctic travel.

Return to Ushuaia

Go on the adventure of a lifetime and explore the remote wilderness of Antarctica on a 13-day ski touring expedition in the wild!

13-day Ski touring in Antarctica. 13-day trip. IFMGA guide

https://www.iceaxe.tv/expedition/antarctic-peninsula-adventure-cruise/

13-day Ski touring in Antarctica

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