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Merlín Lipshitz

Merlín

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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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Programs

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El Chaltén rock climbing – Full day

Join Merlín, a local UIAGM-IFMGA guide who knows El Chaltén better than anyone. He has prepared a great rock climbing day that can be adapted to your level!
FromUSD 264 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

Low

Availability:

Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

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(3)

Hiking day around Laguna de los Tres with a guide

Join Merlín, a local IFMGA certified mountain guide, in this full day trek around the Laguna de los Tres, with the stunning Mount Fitz Roy as backdrop! A challenge for well trained hikers!
FromUSD 95 per person for 7 travellers

1 day

Any

Any

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Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

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Climbing Mojon Rojo, El Chaltén

Climbing Mojon Rojo in El Chaltén, South Patagonia, with incredible views of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy with Merlin, IFMGA certified guide.
FromUSD 948 per person for 2 travellers

2 days

Any

Any

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Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

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Cerro Eléctrico, 1-day guided ascent from El Chaltén

Conquer the thunderous Argentinian Cerro Eléctrico in El Chaltén with incredible views with IFMGA-qualified guide Merlin.
FromUSD 527 per person for 2 travellers

1 day

Advanced

High

Availability:

All year

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Trekking Cerro Huemul loop, El Chalten

Join Merlín, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this amazing Cerro Huemul loop hiking tour. And enjoy the best views around El Chaltén, Patagonia.
FromUSD 1106 per person for 4 travellers

4 days

Intermediate

High

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Jan - Mar, Oct - Dec

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Base Camps Trek in El Chaltén

A great hiking adventure with local IFMGA mountain guide Merlin. You will discover the most remote and amazing corners of El Chaltén.
FromUSD 2106 per person for 4 travellers

7 days

Intermediate

High

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Jan - Mar, Oct - Dec

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Cerro Madsen 1-day guided ascent

Join local certified guide Merlin on this incredible 1-day guided ascent to Cerro Madsen. Enjoy awe-inspiring views of the Andes and Patagonia from the summit.
FromUSD 422 per person for 2 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

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Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

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Ski tour day in Cerro Vespignani with a guide

A unique ski touring day in company of the local IFMGA mountain guide Merlin. Live an unforgettable skiing experience through the 1500-meter slope from the top of Cerro Vespignani.
FromUSD 264 per person for 3 travellers

1 day

Any

Any

Availability:

Jul - Oct

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The Aguja Guillaumet guided alpine climbing

As a certified UIAGM-IFMGA local guide, Merlin knows the area better than anyone. That's why he'll make you enjoy a great 3-day mountaineering trip up to the Aguja Guillaumet summit. A real challenge for advanced climbers. Are you coming?
FromUSD 1316 per person for 2 travellers

3 days

Any

Any

Availability:

Jan - May, Nov, Dec

1-Week Ski touring Trip in Bariloche

Enjoy the best of Patagonia on this 7-day ski touring trip led by IFMGA-certified mountain guide and ski instructor Merlin.
FromUSD 1579 per person for 4 travellers

7 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Sep

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Backcountry Ski Tour in Bariloche and El Chaltén

Join Merlín, an UIAGM/IFMGA-certified guide on this backcountry ski adventure through Argentine Patagonia! We will ski to see some incredible views!
FromEUR 3158 per person for 4 travellers

13 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Aug, Sep

El Chaltén rock climbing – Half day

Join Merlín, a local IFMGA-certified guide, on this half-day rock climbing trip in El Chaltén. Discover some of the best walls and crags during 4 hours, just a few steps from the village!
FromUSD 211 per person for 2 travellers

1/2 day

First time

Low

Availability:

Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

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El Chalten Guided Ski Touring Week

Ski touring week in El Chalten with Merlin, IFMGA local guide. Enjoy great snow and incredible views of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the Southern Ice Cap!
FromUSD 1579 per person for 4 travellers

7 days

Any

Any

Availability:

Aug, Sep

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Paso del Cuadrado Alpine Climbing

The certified UIAGM-IFMGA mountain guide Merlin has a great mountaineering 1-day option: an alpine climb to Paso del Cuadrado. Gaining an altitude of 1200 meters you won't believe the views from up there!
FromUSD 316 per person for 3 travellers

1 day

Any

Any

Availability:

Jan - Mar, Dec

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Southern Ice Field Expedition, Patagonia

Join Merlin, an IFMGA- certified mountain guide, on this extraordinary Southern Ice Field Expedition and get to know a unique spot in the amazing Patagonia.
FromUSD 2106 per person for 5 travellers

8 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

11-day ski tour in Coyhaique, Chile and El Chaltén, Argentina

Join Merlín, an UIAGM/IFMGA-certified guide on this ski tour through Chile and Argentina! You will find scenic beauty on every slope!
FromUSD 3264 per person for 4 travellers

11 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Aug, Sep

12-day Ski touring in southern Patagonia: Cerro Castillo (Coyhaique, Chile) & El Chaltén, Argentina

Enjoy ski touring in southern Patagonia and discover the pristine snow terrain in Cerro Castillo and El Chaltén on this 12-day program led by AAGM mountain guide Merlín.
FromUSD 3263 per person for 4 travellers

11 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Aug - Oct

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8-day ski tour on Chile’s volcanoes

Enjoy steep ascents, stunning scenery and incredible descents with this 8-day ski tour in southern Chile with IFMGA-certified guide Merlin.
FromUSD 2527 per person for 3 travellers

8 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Sep

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“Aguja de la S” alpine guided climbing

A 3-day mountaineering trip in company of Merlín, a certified mountain guide from Argentina. Join him in this unique adventure in Aguja de la S peak, ideal for experienced climbers looking a challenge in the Patagonia.
FromUSD 1579 per person for 2 travellers

3 days

Any

Any

Availability:

Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

Ascent to Gorra Blanca, El Chalten

Join an IFMGA mountain guide into this 5-day trip to Gorra Blanca, a beautiful mountain of El Chalten, in the border between Argentina and Chile.
FromUSD 1685 per person for 2 travellers

4 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jan - Mar, Jul - Dec

 

Reviews with photos

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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