Ascent to Lanin Volcano

HL Expediciones invites you to ascend this Andean massif...

This Patagonian Peak  is 3776 m above sea level and gives the name to the National  Park around it.

From the summit you will have one of the most beautiful views ever..and you will always keep it with you!

We start at Rio Turbio, the Forest Ranger Post, located 1100 mosl. The “Normal” route takes us to the north face.

We  go through “Espina de Pescado” (fish Bone) and then we take “Camino de las Mulas” (Mules path) up to the appointed refuge- We spend the night there. The following day we leave early to reach the top and return back to base camp.

General Information

1. HL Expediciones works best with a small group of people. We want to provide you with the best comfort and to stimulate high level of success.
2. Service Includes: Mountain Guides with degrees & licenses that allow them to work in the National Park, Assistants (if needed), communications equipment (VHF), first aid kit, meals during the program, shuttle service from San Martin de los Andes, insurance (accidents).
3. Service doesn’t include: Porters to carry personal gear, cost of emergency evacuation,  everything not mentioned as included.

Gear Clothes:

• Sun hat
• Wool or pile ski hat.
• Sun glasses (100%UV)
• Goggles.
• Polar neck
• Gloves, two pairs (1of them ski gloves)
• 2 thermal t shirts - long sleeves.- ( first layer)
• 1 extra t-shirt
• Long thermal underwear. (first layer)
• 2 polar fleeces (second layer)
• 1  trekking trousers - (second layer)
• 1 Waterproof jacket/transpirable  (third layer)
• 1 waterproof trousers (third layer)
• Gaiters
• 3 pair of socks
• Underwear
• Trekking Shoes
• Comfortable shoes like sandals.

Technical Equipment

• Crampons
• Trekking sticks
• Helmet
• Axe /piolet
• Head lamp (spare batteries)
• Backpack 70 l
• Sleeping bag of - 15ºC (60 ºF)
• Thermal Insulated sleeping pad

Others

• Personal medications
• Sun block factor 45 at least.
• Water bottle (2 L)
• 3 big bags
• Photo camera (optional)

Advices

Gear & clothes:

You should keep your backpack as light as you  can, using lightweight but water/windproof clothes. We recommend you to bring one or two changes of clothes.
Weather conditions are unpredictable so you should be prepared to deal with rain, cold or heat.

How to dress

Layering your clothes is an essential  way to ensure your comfort in the mountains- Each layer has its own function.

-First Layer (next – to – skin - layer): It’s really important to use fabrics that transport perspiration away from your skin so you don’t feel wet, you stay dry.

- Second Layer: This layer helps keeping the heat. You can use  natural fibers or the classic fleece. The fleece dries faster than the others. It’s always necessary to bring 2 fleeces; one lightweight & one mid/expeditionweight.

- Third Layer: This layer  blocks rain, snow & wind.  It might hold  the heat in your body  & also allow water vapor to escape. Third layer has to be water/windproof-

Boots: We recommend you to wear good & comfortable shoes- It’s not a good idea to bring new boots.

Difficulty:

Medium level. This ascent  is physically demanding- Good phisycal shape is needed. Remember you will carry heavy backpacks during more than 6 hour a day.

It’s recommendable to have previous mountain experience.

Terms & Conditions:

1. To secure your booking you must make a 50%  non- refundable bank deposit.
2. Ten days before the first day of the expedition full ballance of the trip has to be paid.

Cancellations & Refunds :

• If you cancel your trip no refund will be provied.
• We will not be liable for any extra expense incurred by “not included services” and you will not be able to claim a refund.
• If once started the expedition the guide decides to cancel it due to weather/security conditions you will receive a 30% refund
• In the event of circumstances that force us to cancel the trip during the same you will  not receive a  refund
• In case we are forced to cancel  the expedition before departure a full refund will be provided.

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