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ascents to Lanín and mount Tronador Patagonia Argentina</a></font></b></h1>
<p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1"> The Southern Patagonian
Ice Field The Patagonian ice cap is the largest non polar ice on earth, and
the third glacier mass in size after Antartica and Greenland. It has an average
height of 4.500ft. a.s.l., covering valleys between the mountain chains, whose
tops rise above the frozen plains. <br>
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Season: October to April <br>
Duration: eleven days <br>
Level: Rigorous <br>
Trekking Hiking distance:50 miles <br>
Drop: 3000 ft <br>
Group Size: 2 to 10 <br>
Scheduled date: November 11th to 21th 2006<br>
Itinerary: Day one: Reception at the Calafate Airport and transfer to El Chalten,
125 miles driving through the Patagonian steppe on gravel road; the trip is
about 4 or 5 hs. Day two: We will check the gear during the morning and we'll
start the trip in the afternoon, on the way to Piedra del Fraile; 2 hs hike.
Day three: Weather permitting we'll continue on the way to Lago Eléctrico (possible
campground), and going up to the Marconi pass (1500m a/s/l) through the Marconi
Glacier. This will be a key day of the trip, the most extraneous hike and heavy
load to carry. On a clear day the views of Fitz Roy, Piergiorgio and Pollone
are magnificent! Elevation gain = 900m. Hiking time= 8-9 hs. Day four: We'll
continue heading south through the plateau, using the snowshoes and snow sledges
until we'll reach the "Circo de los Altares", unique west views of Cerros Torre
and Fitz Roy. We'll build a wind shield with shovels, to protect our tents.
And we'll melt snow to cook and drink water. Hiking time: 6 hs. Day five: We'll
continue walking with the snowshoes through the Viedma Glacier, until we'll
come back to the lateral moraine, going out of the ice cap. Today we'll camp
at Ferrari's bivouac, near the Ferrari Lake. Hiking time: 7-8 hs Day 6: We'll
climb up to the "Paso del Viento" (the windy pass) about 1550m a/s/l and 400m
elevation gain. And we'll go down to the Tunel valley; with a possible tyrolean
traverse crossing over the Río Tunel. Finishing the day back at the forest,
at Laguna Toro campground. Day 7: We'll hike back to El Chalten through an easy
trail. Possible views of both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre from the "Pliegue Tumbado".
Hiking time: 6 hs ; elevation gain 500m. Days 8- 9-10: Extra days in case of
bad weather conditions at the beginning of the trip. It's needed a reasonable
good day to go up to the Marconi Pass. Or spend the extra days at others campgrounds.
Day 11:Transfer back to El Calafate to take the flight to Buenos Aires, Bariloche
or Santiago de Chile. Requirements and advices: This is one of the most scenic,
complete and demanding treks in Patagonia. It's not required technical experience,
but we request camping and trekking experience, and you must be self sufficient
setting camps and cooking your meals. You should be able to carry a backpack
with around 50 pounds; and hike 6 to 8 hours a day through different terrains
as trails, moraines, glaciers and snow; for about a week in total. The spare
days will be utilized in case of bad weather to continue the trek, or taking
an alternative program. Weather conditions: During this trek, you should expect
all kind of climes; sun, rain, perhaps some snow, and a lot of wind!! The temperature
during the summer is usually between 5 and 10 centigrades. <br>
Rates: min. 2 persons ( includes transportation, meals, beverages, lodging and
guide and assistent, general gear) price per person (2 to 3 people) US$ 1350.-
price per person (4 or more people) US$ 1250.- Single room supplement: U$S 100
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