Patagonia: Skiing
Skiing at the End of the Earth
Cool off this summer by heading south to explore the wilds of Patagonia on a winter student travel adventure to the “end of the world.” Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Buenos Aires, then venture toward the Antarctic Circle into the open, blue horizons of Patagonia. Explore the majestic power of azure glaciers descending from remote mountain peaks, snowshoe through the peaceful, snow-covered forests of Tierra del Fuego, and ski the varied terrain of Cerro Castor.
- Highlights
• Observe blue ice crevasses while trekking atop the Perito Moreno Glacier
• Dog sled and snowshoe through Tierra del Fuego’s forests
• Roast your dinner outside in a traditional Argentine asado
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Meet your fellow high school student travelers and one or more of your leaders in New York, and fly together to Buenos Aires, Argentina. To learn more about how we organize travel, click here.
Begin your program in Buenos Aires, where you get to know your group and learn about the history, art, and culture of the city known as the “Paris of the South.” Hop on bicycles and explore the city and the cobblestone streets of El Tigre. Soak up the capital’s eclectic mix of European and South American architecture, listen to the beats and rhythms of a live tango orchestra, and savor the flame-grilled tastes of Argentina’s signature meal, the asado.
From Buenos Aires, fly south to El Calafate, then head north to El Chaltén, the “National Capital of Trekking” and a relatively new mecca for adventure travelers. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and take a guided hike around a frozen lake and through a high mountain forest. Eat lunch under two of the world's most famous peaks—Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre—while taking in the first of many glacier views.
Travel back to El Calafate, a mountain town in the heart of Patagonia. Situated on windswept bluffs along the shores of Lake Argentino, El Calafate is our base camp for exploration on and around the Perito Moreno Glacier. Learn about the Southern Patagonian Ice Field at the Glaciarium Museum. Strap on crampons and trek atop one of the world’s only advancing glaciers.
Take a short flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and the winter adventure capital of Argentina. Surrounded by dramatic, snow-covered peaks and pristine fjords, explore this winter wonderland on skis and snowshoes. Gear up and lock in for five full days of downhill skiing on the slopes of Cerro Castor. Try either backcountry skiing or cross country skiing on the Martial Glacier. Mush through snowy meadows and frosty forests on dog sleds. Trace the history of early explorers and search for rare wildlife from a boat in the cold waters of Beagle Channel, the gateway to Cape Horn and the Southern Seas. Spend the evenings relaxing in cozy, warm accommodations, reliving memories made on each day’s adventures.