Mount Tronador Expedition - Crossing Glaciers - Pico Argentino - Bariloche

Day 1: Bariloche - Meiling Refuge

• 7:00 AM: Transfer from San Carlos de Bariloche to Pampa Linda.

• Entrance to Nahuel Huapi National Park and gear preparation.

• Trekking to the Otto Meiling refuge (5 to 6 hours carrying your own gear).

• Overnight stay at the refuge. Preparation for summit day.

• Total activity hours: 6 to 7 hours.

Day 2: Meiling Refuge - Pico Argentino Summit - Meiling Refuge

• Summit attempt day for Pico Argentino.

• Glacier ascent and climbing on a 50° slope.

• Return to the refuge.

• Total activity hours: 12 to 14 hours (round trip).

Day 3: Meiling Refuge - Bariloche

• Descent to Pampa Linda.

• Transfer back to Bariloche.

• End of services.

Intense expedition; good physical condition is required.

• Transfers:

  • Initial transfer from Bariloche.

  • Final transfer back to Bariloche.

• Accommodation: 2 nights at the mountain refuge (sleeping bag required).

• Mountain Cuisine: Half board at the refuge (dinner and breakfast) x 2.

• Safety: General first-aid kit.

• General Climbing Gear: Ropes, ice screws, and snow stakes.

• Communication: VHF radio (handy) and satellite communication.

• Professionals: Professional High Mountain Guides.

• Assistance & Support:

  • Detailed pre-activity briefing and advice.

  • Personal gear check with you to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

  • Pre-trip informational meeting.

  • 24/7 support starting on Day 1 of the activity.

• Travel: Transportation to/from San Carlos de Bariloche.

• City Expenses: Overnight stays and personal expenses in the city.

• Food & Snacks: Lunches and trail food (we recommend cold meals) during the day.

• Personal Climbing Gear: Full personal gear including crampons, ice axe, harness, carabiners, belay/rappel devices, slings, cordelettes, and helmet (rental options available).

• Contingency Costs: Any expenses incurred due to early departure or abandonment of the itinerary.

• Drinks: Beverages (complimentary drinking water is available at the refuge).

3 nights at the Otto Meiling refuge (mattresses + sleeping bag) and 1 night at the Agostino Rocca refuge in Paso de las Nubes (sea beds + sleeping bag).

In all our expeditions we offer the food service IN FULL BOARD PLAN.

Marching lunches (cold meals): Milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold cuts, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.

Dinners: Vegetable-bacon-red chorizo ??stews, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pasta with various sauces or stew, Roast meat (Chivito), Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice in the saucepan ....

Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, , Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.

It is necessary to complete the personal / medical file to clarify if someone does not eat any type of food.

• Backpack: Technical trekking backpack (70 to 80 liters).

• Sleeping Bag: Warm sleeping bag ($–15^circ ext{C}$ comfort rating, e.g., 800/1000g of down/duvet or high-quality synthetic).

• Sleeping Pad: Foam insulating mat (10 to 15mm).

• Inflatable Sleeping Pad: Optional (for extra comfort).

• Trekking Poles

Footwear (Pies)

• Mountaineering Boots: Suitable for 4,000-meter peaks (double boots not strictly required). Must be waterproof.

• Camp Shoes: 1 pair of lightweight trekking shoes or outdoor sneakers.

Base Layer (Primera capa / Primera piel)

• Changes of underwear.

• Cotton t-shirts (only for camp use or sleeping).

• Synthetic short-sleeve t-shirts.

• Synthetic long-sleeve shirt.

• Polypropylene (or similar synthetic) thermal bottoms/leggings (no cotton).

• Liner gloves (thin polypropylene or similar, no cotton).

• Pairs of thin polypropylene liner socks (no cotton).

• Buff / Multifunctional headwear.

Mid Layer / Insulation (Segunda capa - Abrigo)

• Pairs of trekking socks (synthetic/thermal).

• Pairs of thick mountaineering socks.

• A few pairs of cotton or wool socks (wool is great for sleeping).

• 1 pair of long trekking pants.

• 2 warm mid-layers (fleece, softshell, or similar).

• Down jacket (duvet).

• Warm beanie (fleece or wool).

Outer Layer / Shell (Tercera capa - Cortaviento e Impermeable)

• Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex, Ultrex, or similar hardshell).

• Waterproof pants / Rain pants (Gore-Tex or ski pants type).

• Outer gloves or mittens (waterproof and breathable, ski-style allowed).

• Mountaineering gaiters.

Technical Gear (Available for rent / Equipo técnico)

• Crampons

• Ice axe (Piqueta)

• Climbing/Mountaineering helmet

• Harness + personal tether/safety lanyard + 3 carabiners + 2 cordelettes

• Snowshoes or alpine touring skis (esquí de travesía)

Personal Documents

• ID / Passport.

• Medical insurance / Health insurance card.

Miscellaneous (Varios)

• Headlamp: LED headlamp with spare batteries.

• Dry Bags / Plastic Bags: Heavy-duty plastic bags to keep clothes dry inside the pack.

Health & Hygiene

• Sunglasses: Mountain sunglasses with UV protection (Category 4).

• Personal First-Aid Kit: Including any personal prescription medication with its medical order.

• Sun Protection: High SPF sunscreen and lip balm.

• Toiletries: Soap, small shampoo (to share), and a small quick-dry towel.

• Sanitation: Toilet paper, tissues, and wet wipes (baby wipes).

• Swimwear: Shorts/swimsuit (for the hot springs).

• Sun Hat: Cap or bucket hat for sun protection.

Yes. The technical difficulty lies in the final $50^circ ext{ to }55^circ$ slopes leading to the summit of Pico Argentino, as well as glacier travel, which requires walking roped up and using an ice axe and crampons. However, a short clinic on these techniques will be provided on the mountain the day before the summit attempt.

Yes. For this expedition, it is essential to have proper physical training to endure between 12 and 15 hours of intense activity while carrying a heavy backpack (around 15 kg).

It is important to have some prior experience in multi-day trekking and mountain camping. Summit day is highly demanding.

Overnight stays are at the Otto Meiling refuge or in mountain tents pitched right next to it.

You will be right next to or on top of a glacier. Even though you might warm up during the ascent, temperatures are cold.

Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Approximately between 14 and 18 kilograms (30 to 40 lbs).

No. Everyone must carry their own personal gear and weight up the mountain. However, private porter services can be hired upon request and must be booked well in advance.