SKIING IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO
Length Trip
7 Days (possible extension for more days)
Ski Season
July to November
Level
Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert Backcountry Skiers
Style
Ski touring, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering
Backcountry skiing at the end of the world – Patagonia South America Meet the steeps at the Southern End of the World! The skiing in Ushuaia is amazing! Within a 15 minute drive from the hotel, we have access to steep couloirs/chutes, glacier terrain, and beautiful mountain summits.
The Andes at the tip of Patagonia are rugged mountains and their dramatic sharpness continues right into the ocean. Ushuaia reminds some of Valdez, Alaska.
The Land of Fire is actually a snow paradise for ski mountaineering! Ushuaia, Argentina offers mellow bowls and options for all levels of backcountry skiers. It is also possible to do multi-day trips in the backcountry, but the access from town is so friendly that it is quite convenient to do daily trips. Enjoy downhill backcountry skiing and uphill ski mountaineering every day, and return to a warm and cozy hotel every night during your South American vacation!
Day 1:
Backcountry skiing at the end of the world – Patagonia South AmericaYour ski guide will pick up in the Ushuaia, Argentina airport. It is usually more convenient to fly from Buenos Aires, Argentina than Santiago de Chile. Depending on your arrival time, we can have a little tour around Ushuaia town and get to know your mountain guide.
Night in Hotel.
Day 2:
Quick drive to Cerro Castor Ski Resort, safety introduction with avalanche beacon use and protocol. Ski the resort and do some boot packs to warm up. Your ski guide will be picking fresh tracks as much as possible, and most of the day is downhill skiing.
Night in Hotel.
Day 3:
Another day in Cerro Castor Ski Resort. Again, we do mostly downhill skiing with your mountain guide looking for powder and untracked terrain as much as possible. Possible short skinning to the top of some nice backcountry lines.
Night in Hotel.
Day 4:
Backcountry skiing at the end of the world – Patagonia South AmericaToday we change location and we go to the mountains that are right in front of downtown Ushuaia. The cirque of Glacier Martial offer endless options for a few days. We can pick some nice steep chutes and summits. If we go early, your mountain guide take you to drop into other valleys and climb excellent skiing peaks to have a long ski mountaineering day and experience skiing from some remote backcountry peaks.
Night in hotel.
Day 5:
On this day we choose another peak accessed from the town of Ushuaia in a short car ride. Looking for freshies again. Ski as much as possible, steeps or mellow.
Night in Hotel.
Day 6:
Ushuaia – Backcountry skiing at the end of the world – Patagonia South AmericaFlexible day according to weather and endurance of participants. We can choose a new peak to climb with your guide or go back to the Cerro Castor Ski Resort to get more runs in.
Night in Hotel.
Day 7:
Drive to Ushuaia airport. End of Services.
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Includes certified UIAGM – IFMGA Mountain Guides
Transportation
All meals in the mountains
Lift tickets for 3 days, and nights in hotel (3 stars).
Price does not include:
International and domestic airfares,
Ski gear (possible to rent) Meals in towns, Extra drinks, tips, etc.
On request
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