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Ice Hike Torres del Paine Glacier Grey
Price Range approx from USD180 per person
Experiencechile.org offers ice hiking on Glacier Grey with our ice-hike partner that specializes in this activity and has the concession to operate it. Clients should, however, be aware that this activity requires fitness and an appreciation for personal safety. You must bring the right clothes such as:
- A breathable under vest, breathable DRY FIT (NOT COTTON because it needs to dry quickly) over vest or t-shirt, or long-sleeved
- Breathable top such as a fleece.
- Then a waterproof BREATHABLE WINDBREAKER, over jacket.
- Trousers (or pants if your are an American) that are waterproof.
- Study, but comfortable and WATERPROOF hiking boots with NO SLIP under sole.
- You will also need a warm hat, gloves, sunglasses, sun-protection cream and a ruck sack.
- Trekking boots.
- Food rations.
- Camera (optional).
Torres del Paine (TDP) Grey Ice Hikes
Included:
Crampons, ice axe, personal backpack, hard hat, harness, cords, climbing gear.
Bilingual guide(s).
VHF radio communication.
First Aid Kit and assistance protocol.
Hot drinks.
Return transfers.
Navigation from Grey beach.
Personal insurance for adventure activities.
Ice Hike with Navigation AM
Program P1CN
On Glacier Grey, tongue of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Check-in at Rio Serrano base at 07:45hrs / Return 14:00hrs
Rate USD200 per person
Clients will meet their guides at the operations base at Rio Serrano, where they will receive their personal equipment and then be transferred to the beach in front of Hosteria Lago Grey to take the navigation on Grey Lake to the area beside the glacier. After a 20-minute walk on glacial moraine towards the edge of ice, the guides will fit clients with crampons and share safety information, equipment advice and ice-walking techniques. During the next two hours, the group will see different ice shapes and receive information about the ice formations, the movement of the glaciers and the effects of global warming.
Ice Hike with Navegation PM
Program P4CN
On Glacier Grey, tongue of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Check-in at Rio Serrano base at 13:00hrs / Return 20:00hrs
Rate USD200 per person
Clients will meet their guides at the operations base at Rio Serrano, where they will receive their personal equipment and then be transferred to the beach in front of Hosteria Lago Grey to take the navigation on Grey Lake to the area beside the glacier. After a 20-minute walk on glacial moraine towards the edge of ice, the guides will fit clients with crampons and share safety information, equipment advice and ice-walking techniques. During the next two hours, the group will see different ice shapes and receive information about the ice formations, the movement of the glaciers and the effects of global warming.
Ice Hike from Refugio Grey AM
Program P2CH
On Glacier Grey, tongue of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Check-in at at the Mountain Lodge next to Refugio Grey 08:30hrs / Return 13:00hrs
Rate USD180 per person
Clients will meet the guides at the mountain lodge next to Refugio Grey where they will receive all their personal equipment and be given instructions about the itinerary. There will be a short boat ride across Grey Lake, passing in front of the glacier, to the shore on the other side from where everyone will disembark and then walk 20 minutes on moraine to the Western edge of the glacier. Here you will fit the crampons and be given safety instructions as well as be able to see various ice formations in the glacier.
Ice Hike from Refugio Grey PM
Program P5CH
On Glacier Grey, tongue of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Check-in at at the Mountain Lodge next to Refugio Grey 14:00hrs / Return 19:00hrs
Rate USD180 per person
Clients will meet the guides at the mountain lodge next to Refugio Grey where they will receive all their personal equipment and be given instructions about the itinerary. There will be a short boat ride across Grey Lake, passing in front of the glacier, to the shore on the other side from where everyone will disembark and then walk 20 minutes on moraine to the Western edge of the glacier. Here you will fit the crampons and be given safety instructions as well as be able to see various ice formations in the glacier.
Grey Ice Climbing from Refugio Grey AM
Program P3EH
On Glacier Grey, tongue of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Check-in at at the Mountain Lodge next to Refugio Grey 08:30hrs / Return 15:30hrs
Rate USD220 per person
Professional climbing guides will lead clients on a two-and-a-half hour exploration of the impressive ice formations on the most important tongue of the Southern Patagonia Ice Field in the Torres del Paine National Park- the Grey Glacier. Equipped with crampons, harnesses, ice axes and cords, participants will get to walk on one of the largest ice reserves on the planet.
After enjoying the glacier and its formations, the guides will choose a wall on which to implement a top rope system. Participants will practice vertical ice climbing and will also enjoy a snack and hot drinks prepared by the guides.
Grey Ice Climbing from Refugio Grey PM
Program P6EH
On Glacier Grey, tongue of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Check-in at at the Mountain Lodge next to Refugio Grey 14:00hrs / Return 21:00hrs
Rate USD220 per person
Professional climbing guides will lead clients on a two-and-a-half hour exploration of the impressive ice formations on the most important tongue of the Southern Patagonia Ice Field in the Torres del Paine National Park- the Grey Glacier. Equipped with crampons, harnesses, ice axes and cords, participants will get to walk on one of the largest ice reserves on the planet.
After enjoying the glacier and its formations, the guides will choose a wall on which to implement a top rope system. Participants will practice vertical ice climbing and will also enjoy a snack and hot drinks prepared by the guides.
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