Route 008Southern Patagonian Icefield49°30′S 073°18′W
The third-largest contiguous ice mass on Earth. A roped glacier traverse with no resupply once committed.
UnverifiedRoute details not yet confirmed by field review
PlotRoute overview
Villa O'Higgins Staging → Chico Glacier Ascent → Circo de los Altares → Paso del Viento → El Chaltén Descent.
Waypoints are approximate and joined with straight lines. This is not a navigation track.
Route 008 · waypoint plot
Elevation by day
LogDay by day
Day 01
48°28′S 072°34′W
Day 01
Villa O'Higgins · 250 m
Roped-team refresher, crevasse rescue drill, and final weather-window assessment before committing to the icefield.
Known hazards
Day 02
48°54′S 073°03′W
Day 02
Chico Glacier · 1,200 m
Roped ascent onto the icefield proper, crossing active crevasse fields under building katabatic wind.
Known hazards
Day 03
49°16′S 073°17′W
Day 03
Circo de los Altares · 1,450 m
The last point where a west-side extraction is possible. From here, the only way out is across.
Known hazards
Days 4–18
Days 4–18 are not yet published.
They are withheld until the full route passes field and safety review. You will see every day before you are asked for a deposit.
PrerequisitePhysical demand
Prior glacier travel and roped-team experience. Ability to ski-tour 25 km daily hauling a 30kg sled into sustained headwind.
A medical screening is required before approval.
Route 008Application
Applications go through medical review and an interview. No deposit until you are approved.