Southern Patagonia Ice Field Traverse
Southern Patagonian Ice Field, Chile
The Narrative
“Out here the wind is the schedule. We move when it lets us, and rest when it doesn't.”
An 8-day, roped glacier traverse across a section of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field with two IFMGA guides.
From El Chaltén, approach via Marconi Pass, rope up onto the ice, and traverse pristine glacier terrain beneath Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. Days are 6-10 hours on ski or foot with sleds. Nights in mountain tents at wind-sheltered camps. Only 4 guests per trip. Weather windows are respected — the mountain decides.
Meet Your Host
Emma Woodberry
“It’s possible to make an 85-kilometer crossing with no information about the currents if you do as much research as possible, trust your instincts and are prepared to paddle until you get there”
wild kayaker with humor you cant match
Itinerary
El Chaltén orientation
Approach to Piedra del Fraile
Marconi Glacier → Ice Field
Camp Circo de los Altares
Weather day
Traverse to Paso del Viento
Descend Paso del Viento → Laguna Toro
Laguna Toro → El Chaltén
What’s Included
- Group tents (4-season)
- Ropes and glacier travel hardware
- Sleds (pulkas)
- Satellite communication (Garmin inReach)
- Group first-aid kit
- All meals on-glacier
What to Bring
- Mountaineering boots (fit crampons)
- Ski touring or snowshoe setup
- Harness + 2 ice screws + 2 lockers + prusiks
- Warm sleeping bag rated -20°C
- Down parka + insulated pants
- Goggles + glacier glasses
- 1L thermos
- Personal camp booties
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The Coordinates
Southern Patagonian Ice Field, Chile · Exact address shared after booking
Meeting Point
Southern Patagonian Ice Field, Chile
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