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Merlín Lipshitz

Merlín

5.0

(91)

Mountain Guide

El Chaltén, Argentina

Certificates

AAGM 

UIAGM 

Certified UIAGM-IFMGA Mountain Guide from Argentina.

I live in El Chaltén since 1998. I'm originally from Bariloche and I started with mountain activities when I was 15 years old. I've done climbing and ascents in many mountains of Patagonia, Perú, Bolivia, United States and Europe; such as Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Alpamayo, El Capitán, Mont Blanc and Aconcagua among others. I'm also a Ski Instructor and I am passionate for backcountry ski.

I speak fluent English, Italian and French and have been leading trips and expeditions for more than 20 years. I work together with a group of guides, so if I'm not available for the trip you request, one of my colleagues will guide you!

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My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!5
My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!5
My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!5
My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!5
My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!5
My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!5
Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!5
Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!5
Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!5
Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!5
Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!5
Merlin is the top climbing guide in Chalten. Anything from simple sport climbing to hard multi pitches. I did a sport day with my brother and our girlfriends. We went to two different crags in Chalten, and climbed 10 routes, fun for the whole family. I got to lead climb and had my girlfriend belay me for the first time. Thanks Merlin and Martin! I want to return to climb Guillaumet with Merlin!5
Merlin is the top climbing guide in Chalten. Anything from simple sport climbing to hard multi pitches. I did a sport day with my brother and our girlfriends. We went to two different crags in Chalten, and climbed 10 routes, fun for the whole family. I got to lead climb and had my girlfriend belay me for the first time. Thanks Merlin and Martin! I want to return to climb Guillaumet with Merlin!5

What people are saying about Merlín

Ryan

My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!

My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!My guide, Max, and the owner of the guide company, Merlin, we both excellent. The tours we did were well-matched to my expectations and experience and Max was very knowledgeable (he taught me quite a few technique tweaks that we're helpful). Would highly recommend these guys!

Annalyn

Juan was a great guide especially for beginners looking to rock climb outdoors!

Edward

Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!

Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!Pedro was an absolutely amazing guide - our hike would not have been nearly as good without him. We also were able to hike halfway with Hachi, a local celebrity dog who keeps sneaking into the park, because he helped the camp ranger take him down. Definitely a highlight that’ll we always remember! Highly recommend!

Nicole

Merlin is the best guide out there. I highly recommend anyone to book with him. Super helpful and fun. We enjoyed our 2 day rock climbing adventure with him.

Nils

After a few headaches in the beginning (the national park had been closed, but has recently been opened again), we had a great experience and a wonderful tour with Merlin and Mountaineering Patagonia! Merlin offered us great flexibility and patience and a week later the perfect weather arrived for our mountain adventure.


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