Twice I have been privileged to stand in awe, beneath one of the most natural cathedrals our mountain environments can provide. This is the Cirque de las Altares in southern Patagonia. The Cirque is to be found on the western side of the Cerro Torre massif, at the eastern edge of the great southern icecap [...]
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A collection of some of our favorite images from last years expedition to the Southern Patagonian Icefield. Last years trip to the Southern Patagonian Icefield was of of the most memorable expeditions we have ever been on. The contrast from the previous battering that the weather elements gave us in 2010 was marked. Unfortunately we are not going [...]
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Way to the west of the great southern Patagonian Icecap, lies the great bulk of the Cordon Mariano Morena massif. The reigning summit of this complex peak is Cerro Moreno at 3490, the third highest peak in Patagonia. On our next expedition to the icefield in November 2012 we hope to be making this rarely [...]
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As the dawn on a new year breaks it’s a good time to reflect on the past 12 months. 2011 has been unforgettable in so many ways. There were ups and downs, of course (it is the mountains after all…..ha ha!), but experiences in the Sierra Nevada and Patagonia have shown me some insights I [...]
Read More accion sierra nevada, guide, Muleteers, patagonia, restoration, southern patagonia, spain, Tours, wildernessAn interesting photo diary from Michelle Wakeley of her recent trip to the Patagonian Icecap, visiting El Chalten, Rio Electrico, Marconi Glacier, Paso Marconi, Cirque de los Altares and Paso del Viento before returning via the Tunel valley.
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This year our expedition was blessed by windless and sunny conditions, unusual on the Patagonian Icecap. A far cry from the year before. We managed to complete the full itinerary and had some of the most amazing mountain and wilderness views any of us had ever seen. Here is a short 10 minute video from [...]
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We have been reviewing and testing the Yellowbrick 3 Tracking system on the Southern Patagonian Icecap recently. This is a remote and wild place and a good place to put the Yellowbrick and it’s satellite network through it’s paces. Here are our findings and observations. Our Particular Requirements Our previous experience on the Icecap in [...]
Read More emergency messages, Icecap, Messengers, Satellite, satellite network, smartphone, southern patagonia, text messaging, Tracker, tracking, yellowbrickPoem by Michelle Wakeley about her time spent on our recent Southern Patagonian Icecap Expedition. THE ICE-CAP – SO WILD & STILL Finally, in El Chalten we arrive To face this southern cap of ice Our team of six come from far & wide Would we achieve her illusive prize? The Patagonian gods mocked us [...]
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The team have today made their final decent after crossing the river and back through the tunel valley and into the village of El Chaltern. Well done. Time to enjoy a nice cold beer and a homemade meal. For more information and dates on our trips to Patagonia see our Patagonia Icecap page.
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The group is making good progress on the trek back to El Chaltern. They are off the glaciers and have only the freezing cold glacial rivers to cross before their feet touch green grass again ! They will be camping another night and crossing the river in the morning.
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