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Ski touring in Gorra Blanca, El Chaltén

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Join IFMGA certified guide Tomas on this amazing 5 day ski tour to the summit of Gorra Blanca. Descend back on skis to El Chaltén enjoying the best snow conditions.

Andes

5 Days

Jul - Oct

High

Intermediate


Description

Gorra Blanca is a mountain located within the Patagonian Ice Cap just on the border between Chile and Argentina. Its name is given by the formation of snow and ice on its summit, resembling a white cap.  I would like to take you there for 5 amazing days of ski touring.

As for the itinerary, our starting point will be El Chaltén, on the Argentinian side. After 2 days of walking and skinning on the Continental ice field, we will reach the summit of Gorra Blanca. Then it will be time to enjoy amazing ski descents back to the base of the mountain.

I always suggest to add an extra day in case of bad weather. On day 5 we will be back in El Chaltén.

Find a detailed itinerary at the bottom of this page. Off course it can be adapted according to your wishes, technical skills and available time.

So please contact me if you find this ski tour in Gorra Blanca interesting. Let’s discover an unexplored area of Patagonia, with great snow conditions and secret spots!

I also lead many other winter adventures in the area. You can check out this 10-day ski tour in the best mountains and valleys accessible from El Chaltén.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: El Chaltén – La Playita Camp

Day 2: La Playita – Gorra Blanca basecamp

Day 3: Ascent to Gorra Blanca

Day 4: Skiing in Gorra Blanca / Extra day in case of bad weather

Day 5: Back to El Chaltén

 

About the guide

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Tomas Roy

Mountain Guide

IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide from Argentina.

Tomas was born in Bariloche and is now an IFMGA/UIAGM High Mountain Guide. At 5 years of age he began to ski and from there he developed his passion for the mountains. He moved to El Chalten in 2006. Tomy has worked and climbed in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Nepal, Spain, France, Suitzerland and Italy. In Argentina he has guided on Aconcagua several times and in both North Patagonia and South Patagonia ("El Chalten"). He has climbed Fitz Roy 8 times and Cerro Torre 2 times, as well as numerous ascents of the other peaks in these ranges.

Languages

English

Certificates

AAGM


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