Your journey starts now...
Your journey starts now...
This introductory winter mountaineering outing is designed to train you in progression techniques, equipment knowledge, and safety principles for safely navigating your first outings on snowy terrain.
On the first day, we'll take advantage of the available snow in the high-mountain area to practice snow self-arrest with a backcountry ice axe and progression techniques with crampons. After the practice, we'll take the opportunity to rest and get everything ready for the next day.
On the second day, we'll ascend to the 4,100-meter Mirador del Tolosa mountain. From its summit, we'll have unparalleled views of Tolosa Mountain, its glacier, and the 4,000-meter Quebrada de Matienzo, part of Aconcagua National Park.
Our groups are small so we can provide the optimal dedication each participant requires to make the most of the learning process during the activity.
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This climb is intended for people with good physical condition and trekking experience who wish to experience their first winter climbs with snow transit without any other technical difficulty..
Next Date: September 20th and 21st.
Meeting Place: Mendoza City, in front of the bus station, 8:30 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation Gain: 10 km / 930 m cumulative.
Requirements: Medically fit with exercise stress test | Good physical condition | Required equipment.
Min group: 2 people.
Includes / Does not include: See complete list.
Personal equipment required: See full listing.
“No deje rastro”.
Durante la actividad de montaña todo residuo que vino con nosotros, regresa con nosotros.
Papeles, cáscaras de frutas, papel higiénico, toallitas húmedas, apósitos femeninos, etc. pueden desecharse al llegar al refugio o en la ciudad destino al finalizar.
Ayudanos a mantener la montaña limpia. ¡Muchas gracias!
- Mochila de 60/70lts.
- Cubre-mochila.
- Bastones de trekking.
- Polainas.
- Crampones.
- Piolet de travesía.
- Casco de escalada (con regulación de tamaño).
- Botas de montaña con suela semirígida o rigida (que permitan uso de crampones).
Sugerencia: Botas simples de montaña abrigadas o botas dobles. - Linterna frontal. Pilas de recambio).
- Lentes de sol o antiparras, CAT 4.
- Protector solar factor 60 o superior.
- Protector labial.
- Elementos de higiene personal. Toalla de secado rápido.
- Botiquin personal (curitas, gasas, cinta adhesiva, iodopovidona, 1 par de guantes descartables, 2 vendas elásticas, ibuprofeno, reliveran sublingual, loperamida, sales de rehidratación) y medicación con prescripción médica en caso de aplicar.
- Sugerencia: Alcohol al 70% para higienizarse las manos.
- Dos remeras (manga larga/manga corta).
- Buzo o campera de polar o windstopper.
- Campera de pluma fina o relleno sintético.
- Campera de pluma Expedición (500gs relleno).
- Campera impermeable.
- Calza térmica.
- Pantalón de trekking o de polar.
- Pantalón impermeable.
- Gorro de abrigo, gorra para sol y pañuelo buff para el cuello.
- Un par de guantes de polar, un par de guantes impermeables.
- Opcional: Mitones y/o cubre Mitones.
- Un par de alpargatas o crocks (para descanso en el refugio).
- Dos pares de medias finas.
- Dos pares de medias gruesas.
- Envases para almacenar al menos 3 lts. de agua por persona.
- Termo de acero para uso personal (al menos 500cm3).
- Bolsas plásticas para autogestionar tus residuos.
- Cargador portátil personal (powerbank) para los días de acampe o refugio.
- Comidas de Marcha (Ideas: frutos secos, gomitas, galletas, turrones, barras de cereal, caramelos, chocolates, snacks salados, etc).
Included Services:
- Entry registration to the mountain area.
- Professional guide with Mendoza certification / Assistant, as appropriate.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Snack. From lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 2.
- Round-trip transfer in a private 4x4 vehicle from Mendoza.
- Overnight stay in a mountain hut (one night).
- Insurances: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- Satellite Communications
- First Aid Kit, VHF Communications.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on equipment rental or purchase.
- Small groups.
Services Not Included:
- Breakfast on Day 1.
- Personal clothing / equipment.
- Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Transportation to the meeting point.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
u$d 350 por persona. Base 3 o más PAX
u$d 490 por persona. Base 2 PAX
The rest in a single payment up to 15 days before the date.
"Thank you Sil for these days of adventures, experiences and learning." Nicolás V. - 2x4000, Winter Mountaineering.
"Since I had already gone on some ascents with Silvina in the summer, I was eager to do them in winter mode and, at the same time, learn about the use of crampons and ice axes, as well as self-arrest techniques. We talked with Silvina a while beforehand, as she advised me on what equipment might be needed and what I ultimately wouldn't, and so we fine-tuned the details of the activity. Silvina's defining characteristic is her foresight to ensure nothing is missing and nothing is left to chance; safety always comes first. For me, it was a very good experience to learn about winter mountaineering and enjoy the activity, while taking it seriously and trying to be involved in every aspect. I felt very comfortable at the place where we camped; the food was tasty and plentiful, well suited to the demands of the activity. The planning was very good, allowing us to make the most of our time, and when the weather turned bad, there was a backup plan to continue enjoying and learning about winter mountaineering. In short: highly recommended." Federico DG. - 2x4000, Winter Mountaineering.
"Excellent Service Silvi demonstrates great commitment and responsibility, important aspects for high-risk expeditions. You learn a lot and have a great time. 100% recommended by me." Celeste M. - Glacier Transit and Crevasse Rescue Workshop.
