Hut to Hut Ski Touring Trip – Patagonia Backcountry

Country: Argentina, South America
Style: Human-Powered Touring
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $3599 USD
Dates: AUG 29-SEP 5, 2024

Hut to hut skiing at its finest. A week-long ski mountaineering and backcountry hut ski touring adventure in Patagonia, Argentina. This expert guided hut to hut backcountry expedition for experienced ski tourers and splitboarders will take you deep into Patagonia backcountry to find some of the best powder and steepest chutes. Led by our team of IFMGA guides, explore the epic peaks and stunning landscape of Bariloche and northern Patagonia as you ski undiscovered terrain by day, and stay in rustic mountain backcountry huts by night. You’ll earn your turns then enjoy fondue, pizza, and local vino tinto—finishing your hut to hut tour in Bariloche. After multiple days of hut to hut ski touring and splitboarding heaven, you can check out some of Argentina’s best restaurants, cafes shopping and nightlife in lively downtown Bariloche.

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Trip Highlights

  • Earn your turns via the ultimate backcountry access outside of stunning Bariloche, Argentina
  • Experience hut to hut skiing in Argentina’s oldest national park- Nahuel Huapi National Park
  • Stay in the classic backcountry huts; Refugio Frey and Jacob Hut
  • 2 nights in beautiful downtown Bariloche- famous for friendly mountain culture, bustling nightlife and world-class restaurants

Trip Highlights​

Itinerary

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  • Fly into Bariloche (BRC airport), by 5:00pm
  • Meet your PowderQuest guides
  • Check into our Bariloche hotel
  • Group trip intro and prep for tomorrow’s departure to Frey Hut
  • Group dinner in Bariloche
  • Group breakfast at hotel
  • Pack-up and check-out of Bariloche hotel
  • Depart for Catedral ski resort for warm up runs
  • Start backcountry route
  • Ski to Refugio Frey Hut
  • Dinner and overnight at Refugio Frey Hut
  • Group breakfast at Refugio Frey Hut
  • 2 days of ski touring between dramatic granite spires and steep powder filled chutes
  • Dinner and overnight stays at Refugio Frey Hut
  • Group breakfast at Refugio Frey Hut
  • Pack-up and check-out at Refugio Frey Hut
  • Full day of ski touring and skiing classic Patagonia
  • Traverse over to Refugio Jacob Hut
  • Dinner and overnight at Refugio Jacob Hut
  • Group breakfast at Refugio Jacob Hut
  • Backcountry touring and skiing around Refugio Jacob hut
  • Dinner and overnight at Refugio Jacob Hut
  • Group breakfast at Refugio Jacob Hut
  • Pack-up and check-out
  • Ski touring and stellar descents around Refugio Jacob Hut
  • Return to Bariloche (this involves a 10 mile/16 km trail hike)
  • Check-in to hotel in Bariloche
  • Group goodbye dinner in Bariloche
  • Breakfast included at the hotel
  • Say farewell to your guides
  • Hotel can arrange transportation to airport based around your departure time
  • Want to extend your trip? No problemo. Check-out suggestions in the “FAQs” below

Is This Trip For Me?

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Experienced ski tourers and skilled split boarders looking to get deep into Patagonia will love this hut to hut expedition. This Patagonia backcountry tour is geared toward expert level skiers and snowboarders who are willing and able to earn their turns. Expect steep terrain, all types of snow, big days, and a 10 mile/16 km walk out of the wilderness, (yes walking) at the end of the trip. More on ability levels

Trip Essentials

Support
  • 2 full-time, certified guides by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) and the Argentine Mountain Guide Association (AAGM). If we have less than 4 guests, we will have 1 IFMGA guide.
  • private ground transportation
  • lift ticket to get to Frey Hut via Catedral ski resort
  • all trip logistics
  • Avalanche and mountain safety course
Accommodations
  • shared hut accommodations (sleeping bag required)
  • hotel with twin share rooms/private bath in Bariloche
Meals
  • daily breakfast
  • authentic Argentine lunches and dinners while at the huts
  • dining out at select restaurants in Bariloche (2 dinners)
  • Argentine Malbec red wine

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Accommodations

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Frey + Jacob Huts

Our 5 backcountry Patagonia nights will be spent at the Refugio Frey and Refugio Jacob Huts. These rustic, yet comfortable shared backcountry huts are run by a friendly local staff. Keep in mind, there are no showers and guests are required to bring toilet paper and a sleeping bag.

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Bariloche

4 blocks from Bariloche’s main square, this mountain style lodge has everything you need to get away. A breakfast buffet, hot chocolate, daily homemade pastries, bar, and massage services—you’ll feel taken care of by the friendly owners and staff.

Book Trip Now

This is a once in a lifetime backcountry trip in Patagonia. Let our expert IFMGA guides take you to stunning terrain you’ve only dreamed about.

Pricing Details at a Glance:

  • $3599 USD per person
  • Solo Travelers: Will be paired with another guest in a twin share room, private bath for our 2 nights in Bariloche
  • Privacy Please: Single rooms available for our 2 nights in Bariloche for a $260 upgrade.
  • Payment: A 25% deposit plus any costs for optional extras is required at time of reservation. Final payments 90 days before trip departure.
Questions? Call us at 1-888-565-7158 or contact us via email.

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