What you get on this adventure: An experienced, IFMGA Full Mountain Guide with extensive knowledge of the area 4-day or 5-day backcountry skiing tour in Patagonia Accommodation in mountain huts with full board (3 or 4 nights depending on the option) Accommodation in lodges or private apartments in towns or cities (if arranged on the 4-day option) Ticket to access the mountain via Cathedral Ski Resort on Day 1 of the 5-day option Any ski resort tickets needed on the 4-day option 4×4 access to private locations and access permits if needed on the 4-day option Transfer to and from the trailhead to your accommodation (excluding locations in Chile) What’s not included: Technical backcountry ski touring equipment Backcountry safety gear Accommodation prior to and after the trip Airport transfers Transportation to Patagonia Sleeping bag Meals in lodges or private apartments in towns or cities (if arranged on the 4-day option) Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

Backcountry skiing in Patagonia requires excellent physical shape. To enjoy the 5-day hut-to-hut option, you have to be capable of skinning up 800 m (2,620 ft) to 1,200 m (3,940 ft) per day and moving around 10 km (6 miles) on longest days. You’ll spend 6-8 hours a day in the field. The 4-day open schedule Patagonia backcountry skiing tour is suitable for multiple backcountry skiing levels , from backcountry beginners to experienced all-terrain skiers! Regarding steepness and elevation gains, there’s a wide range of options from mild open faces to steep committing couloirs, so each day can be adapted to group’s skills, physical abilities, and goals. Still, keep in mind that skiing in the backcountry demands an advanced technical level of skiing/snowboarding downhill, and you need to be capable of traveling downhill in all conditions—deep or hard snow. If the group is hungry for more, and if snow conditions allow, days can be even longer!

What if I’ve never backcountry skied before?

To participate in the 5-day hut-to-hut tour, previous backcountry skiing experience is mandatory. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on glaciated terrain for 6-8 hours a day, traversing around 10 km (6 miles) on longest days with 800 m (2,620 ft) to 1,200 m (3,940 ft) of elevation gain. If you don’t have that much experience or are new to backcountry, consider the 4-day open schedule option. Your expert IFMGA guide will adapt the itinerary to match your skills and ambition while keeping you safe with their experience and avalanche training. While you’ll need strong skiing abilities and fitness, this trip can accommodate experienced all-terrain skiers and backcountry beginners alike. If you’re after a gentler introduction to backcountry, joining a guide for a day of intro to backcountry skiing might be a good idea. Not sure which option fits? Contact us and let’s plan the perfect trip together.

What do I need to bring?

A full and detailed list will be provided once you’ve booked the trip. This is a general overview of what you will need. Please note that backcountry ski gear is scarce in the area, so it’s highly recommended you bring your own equipment. For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring: Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins Touring boots and poles Bindings and binding crampons Avalanche safety gear (probe, beacon, shovel) For personal items, appropriate mountain clothing and personal necessities are recommended, including but not limited to the following list: Ski backpack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack) Sunglasses or ski goggles Gloves and hat Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended) Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended) Down jacket or vest Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people) Water bottle or bladder -10° compactable sleeping bag Snacks Helmet First aid kit Sunscreen Thermos with a warm beverage — optional Camera — optional

What are the mountain huts like?

The huts you’ll be staying at are nestled deeply in the Patagonian wilderness, so don’t expect luxury accommodations. Still, the huts are cozy and warm, offering a bed or a mattress in a shared room, a dining room, and a kitchen. The cook makes meals for the guests and they make sure the fire keeps burning. Toilets are in separate buildings and showers are not available during winter months. Generally, the mountain huts you’ll be staying at have electricity, but that might not always be the case.

Can I rent equipment?

Backcountry skiing gear is difficult to get in Bariloche, and you will not have many options to choose from. It’s recommended that you bring your own gear. If you don’t have it, let us know in good time to see if the guide is able to rent some gear for you in Patagonia.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For the 5-day hut-to-hut backcountry skiing tour in Patagonia, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. The price of the 5-day option is based on a two-person minimum. If you’re joining solo, it’s mandatory that you add a single supplement to your booking. For the 4-day open schedule backcountry skiing tour in Patagonia, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1, and the maximum number of people is set at 6 participants. The price of the 4-day option is based on a two-person minimum. If you’d like to join solo, contact us for more information. Backcountry skiing in Patagonia can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Catedral Ski Resort, the starting point of your backcountry skiing tour in Bariloche, most people fly into San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) . Once you get there, it’s best to rent a car—it will take you around 45 minutes to get to Catedral Ski Resort, your meeting point for the 5-day tour. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary for the 4-day tour, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

Safety measures during your trip

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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Patagonia Backcountry Skiing: Hut-to-Hut in Bariloche

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Guided backcountry skiing in Patagonia, Bariloche

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Season: June through November

Duration: 4-5 days

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Accommodation: Mountain huts

Guide: Julian Lopez

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Bienvenido a la Patagonia, a vast region stretching over the southernmost tip of South America, where pure wilderness prevails. Once it’s wintertime, some of it turns into an untamed snowy expanse—providing backcountry skiing addicts the opportunity to cruise through miles upon miles of untouched powder. This is a guided 5-day hut-to-hut ski tour in the Bariloche, filled with quintessential Patagonian landscapes, piercing spires, and steep ridges of the grand Andes. With its varied terrain options—from exciting tree skiing and steep couloirs to mellower slopes and bowls—Patagonia is the spot for practicing on your objectives. After full days in the field, you’ll retreat to your snug and cozy huts, always warm, always dry, and always supplied with food. Step into one of the wildest areas on Earth, let your expert IFMGA guide lead you through Patagonian wilderness, and ski your heart out!

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Stellar skiing in Bariloche

Discover endless stretches of uncharted terrain over the course of 5 days
Hut-to-hut fun

Experience Argentinian hospitality in your middle-of-nowhere cozy huts
One of the wildest & most remote areas on Earth

Serving as a humble reminder of just how tiny we are in nature

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5-Day Hut-to-Hut Backcountry Skiing in Patagonia

Patagonia’s boundless expanses are the perfect winter playground for backcountry skiing enthusiasts. This is a guided 5-day hut-to-hut ski touring adventure in Bariloche, where an IFMGA guide will be on your side to lead you through Patagonian wilderness and help you work on your objectives. You’ll be based out of the mountain lodges—Frey Hut and Jakob Hut—allowing you to simply ski out the door and seize the day. Once you’re done shredding snow, and as the night falls, you’ll retreat to your cozy, warm hut and recharge your batteries for the following day.

Meet your guide and your team in Catedral Ski Resort. From there, take the chairlift up to the ridge. You’ll go straight into the backcountry, skiing down to Van Titter Valley. After a couple of runs, climb up to Frey Hut, your cozy mountain lodge for two nights.

Accommodation: Frey Hut
Today you’ll enjoy backcountry skiing in Frey in North Patagonia. You’ll be surrounded with pointy granite spires, couloirs, and lots of exciting terrain. Explore the area searching for the best snow! Return back to your warm, cozy hut.

Accommodation: Frey Hut
Time to switch locations! Ski out from Frey along the ridge that leads you to Rucaco Valley. After skiing the south-facing runs of Mt. Tres Reyes, go through the ridge once again and ski down to Jakob Hut—your second lodging of the tour.

Accommodation: Jakob Hut
Another fantastic location for backcountry skiing addicts. Scenic summits are followed by long open runs. You’ll spend a whole day discovering the area.

Accommodation: Jakob Hut
Cross the ridge again to Rucaco Valley. Skin the emblematic north face of Mt. Inviares and then climb up to the summit of Catedral Ski Resort. Once there, ski down to get to the point where the tour began. Say goodbye to your guide and your team. If you’d like to stay longer, just ask your guide for some recommendations!

4-Day Open Schedule Backcountry Skiing in Patagonia

Want more flexibility to explore Bariloche's diverse terrain? This customizable 4-day package lets you chase the best conditions, with an expert IFMGA guide adapting every step to both weather and your skills. You’ll mix and match experiences, from warming up in Cathedral's vast sidecountry to overnighting at iconic mountain huts. And if you want to venture further, you can ski the powder stashes at Bayo in Villa la Angostura, explore Chapelco's terrain near San Martin de los Andes, or combine El Bolson's Las Pendientes resort with a night at Piltriquitron hut. We might even trade a mountain hut for a comfortable family lodge or private apartment in a nearby town! With lift access included and options for diverse skill levels, this trip makes the very most of every day in the Patagonian backcountry.

Patagonia Backcountry Skiing: Hut-to-Hut in Bariloche

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Julian Lopez

IFMGA/UIAGM Guide

Julian is a certified IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide and a physiotherapist originally from Bariloche, Patagonia. He grew up practicing skimo, trekking, and rock climbing. His passion for mountaineering took him to places like South Patagonia, Central Andes, Perú, Bolivia, Europe, Nepal and other countries in Asia. As a fan of rock climbing and watching the world from the top of many of its peaks, he is the ideal guide for Patagonia, always taking advantage of every opportunity to continue enjoying new experiences and looking for new challenges.

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Robert Foster

MY PATAGONIA EXPERIENCE WAS INCREDIBLE. JULIAN TAUGHT ME SO MUCH. HE IS A GREAT GUIDE AND AN AWESOME PERSON! MY EXPERIENCE WAS 5 STAR! I CAN NOT WAT TO DO IT AGAIN!!

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, IFMGA Full Mountain Guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 4-day or 5-day backcountry skiing tour in Patagonia
  - Accommodation in mountain huts with full board (3 or 4 nights depending on the option)
  - Accommodation in lodges or private apartments in towns or cities (if arranged on the 4-day option)
  - Ticket to access the mountain via Cathedral Ski Resort on Day 1 of the 5-day option
  - Any ski resort tickets needed on the 4-day option
  - 4×4 access to private locations and access permits if needed on the 4-day option
  - Transfer to and from the trailhead to your accommodation (excluding locations in Chile)
What’s not included:
- - Technical backcountry ski touring equipment
  - Backcountry safety gear
  - Accommodation prior to and after the trip
  - Airport transfers
  - Transportation to Patagonia
  - Sleeping bag
  - Meals in lodges or private apartments in towns or cities (if arranged on the 4-day option)
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
Backcountry skiing in Patagonia requires excellent physical shape. To enjoy the 5-day hut-to-hut option, you have to be capable of skinning up 800 m (2,620 ft) to 1,200 m (3,940 ft) per day and moving around 10 km (6 miles) on longest days. You’ll spend 6-8 hours a day in the field.

The 4-day open schedule Patagonia backcountry skiing tour is suitable for multiple backcountry skiing levels, from backcountry beginners to experienced all-terrain skiers!

Regarding steepness and elevation gains, there’s a wide range of options from mild open faces to steep committing couloirs, so each day can be adapted to group’s skills, physical abilities, and goals. Still, keep in mind that skiing in the backcountry demands an advanced technical level of skiing/snowboarding downhill, and you need to be capable of traveling downhill in all conditions—deep or hard snow. If the group is hungry for more, and if snow conditions allow, days can be even longer!
To participate in the 5-day hut-to-hut tour, previous backcountry skiing experience is mandatory. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on glaciated terrain for 6-8 hours a day, traversing around 10 km (6 miles) on longest days with 800 m (2,620 ft) to 1,200 m (3,940 ft) of elevation gain.

If you don’t have that much experience or are new to backcountry, consider the 4-day open schedule option. Your expert IFMGA guide will adapt the itinerary to match your skills and ambition while keeping you safe with their experience and avalanche training. While you’ll need strong skiing abilities and fitness, this trip can accommodate experienced all-terrain skiers and backcountry beginners alike. If you’re after a gentler introduction to backcountry, joining a guide for a day of intro to backcountry skiing might be a good idea. Not sure which option fits? Contact us and let’s plan the perfect trip together.
A full and detailed list will be provided once you’ve booked the trip. This is a general overview of what you will need. Please note that backcountry ski gear is scarce in the area, so it’s highly recommended you bring your own equipment.

For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
- Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins
- Touring boots and poles
- Bindings and binding crampons
- Avalanche safety gear (probe, beacon, shovel)
For personal items, appropriate mountain clothing and personal necessities are recommended, including but not limited to the following list:
- Ski backpack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack)
- Sunglasses or ski goggles
- Gloves and hat
- Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
- Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
- Down jacket or vest
- Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks
- One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
- Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
- Water bottle or bladder
- -10° compactable sleeping bag
- Snacks
- Helmet
- First aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
- Camera — optional
The huts you’ll be staying at are nestled deeply in the Patagonian wilderness, so don’t expect luxury accommodations. Still, the huts are cozy and warm, offering a bed or a mattress in a shared room, a dining room, and a kitchen. The cook makes meals for the guests and they make sure the fire keeps burning. Toilets are in separate buildings and showers are not available during winter months. Generally, the mountain huts you’ll be staying at have electricity, but that might not always be the case.
Backcountry skiing gear is difficult to get in Bariloche, and you will not have many options to choose from. It’s recommended that you bring your own gear. If you don’t have it, let us know in good time to see if the guide is able to rent some gear for you in Patagonia.
Group sizes and prices:
- - For the 5-day hut-to-hut backcountry skiing tour in Patagonia, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  - The price of the 5-day option is based on a two-person minimum. If you’re joining solo, it’s mandatory that you add a single supplement to your booking.
  - For the 4-day open schedule backcountry skiing tour in Patagonia, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1, and the maximum number of people is set at 6 participants.
  - The price of the 4-day option is based on a two-person minimum. If you’d like to join solo, contact us for more information.
Backcountry skiing in Patagonia can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis.
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Catedral Ski Resort, the starting point of your backcountry skiing tour in Bariloche, most people fly into San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC). Once you get there, it’s best to rent a car—it will take you around 45 minutes to get to Catedral Ski Resort, your meeting point for the 5-day tour.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary for the 4-day tour, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Secure your spot for 2025 with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!
- - Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t suit you by the end of the year.
  - Once the set dates for the following season are live, you can confirm your booking by the end of this year by paying another 20% of the total amount.
  - The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
For set dates, a 50% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
- - If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund.
57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.