SKIING IN USHUAIA, TIERRA DEL FUEGO
Meet good skiing at the End of the World
SKIING IN USHUAIA, TIERRA DEL FUEGO
Meet good skiing at the End of the World
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP
TRIP DETAILS
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!
INTINERARY
Possible itinerary for the week, also offered as day trips
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.
GEAR LIST
Classic Multiday Ski Touring Gear List
This gear list is designed for Haute Route in the Alps, Hut to Hut trips in Patagonia, Frey Hut Skiing or any Multiday
- Mountain Ski Trip! !
- Backpack 35-40 lts !
- Sleeping bag ideal 600/700 grams of down fill!
- 2 pairs of sintethic socks (like Columbia or similar)!
- Quick dry pants with Schoeller material (North face, Mammut or similar) !
- Merino wool long underwear!
- Water proof Goretex pants!
- T shirt- Capilene or Merino wool ideal!
- Thin fleece, like Patagonia R1 or similar with a hood ideal!
- Mid fleece layer or synthetic Jacket with some insulation!
- Down jacket or warm puffy!
- Water proof Goretex jacket!
- Thin Fleece gloves for skinning or waiting in belays!
- Thick ski gloves!
- Warm hat!
- Sun hat!
- Sunglasses with UV filter + Goggles!
- Sun screen and lipstick!
- Iphone/ Ipod music player- optional!
- Earplugs… very recommended (for Mt huts, windy days in tents) !
- Tooth brush and paste!
- Headlamp (Petzl Tikka plus, Black diamond or similar)!
- Pocket knife!
- Waterbottle Nalgene or similar!
- Thermos 0.5 liters ideal for warm drinks!
- Crocs! !
For Ski Trips:
- Helmet!
- Telemark, Split board or ski touring skis and bindings!
- Ski, Snowboard or Telemark boots!
- Skins!
- Telemark, Snowboard or ski touring boots!
- Shovel, Beacon and probe!
- Boot Crampons and ice axe!
- Ski crampons mandatory specially in the spring!
- Ski poles !
- Harness !
- 2 Locking binners!
INCLUDES
- Certified UIAGM – IFMGA Mountain Guides or AAGM Ski Guides
- Transportation
Price does not include:
- International and domestic airfares
- Ski gear (possible to rent) Meals in towns, Extra drinks, tips, etc
- Accomodation in Ushuaia town
- Meals in Restaurants
- Lunch for the day
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