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.
Private
Andes
7 Days
Aug, Sep, Oct
Fit
Intermediate
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!
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- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transport during the trip
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Please note personal insurance is not included in the price of the trip and is mandatory.
After meeting at Ushuaia Airport, we will transfer to the hotel and go over the itinerary for the trip.
We will spend the day skiing at El Castor ski resort, including on the slopes of Castor Mountain.
We will spend the day skiing in the scenic valley of El Martial, above Ushuaia.
We will spend the day skiing on the Cinco Hermanos peaks above the Olum Valley.
We will climb to the top of Cerro Alvear using crampons and an ice axe before descending back down into the valley below.
We will spend the day ski touring Paso Garibalid, either into Olum Valley or El Martial.
We will take you to the airport and say our goodbyes.
More info Equipment list: • Backpacks 30 liters • Head lump • Water bottle and small thermo flask • Merino or synthetic base layers • Mid layer fleece • Down or synthetic puffy jacket (hooded) • 2 pairs of gloves • Warm hut and buff • Extra socks • Waterproof pants and Jacket ( Gore-Tex) • Lens and goggles • Sun bloc & lip protection • Ski touring set: Skis, skins, boots, ski crampons, ski poles (compressible ideal). • Crampons & Ice Axe* • Safety avalanche set: Shovel, beacon, probe* • Helmet (optional) |
Meeting point Ushuaia Airport |
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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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