DESCRIPTION:
Lanín 3776 m (12,293 ft) is an ice cone-shaped volcano on the border of Argentina and Chile, ideal for intermediate to expert climbers. From the summit you have a fantastic view of lakes Huechulafquen, Paimún, Tromen and Quillén, the Mt.Tronador and the Villarrica Volcano.
Although the date of its last eruption is not known, it is estimated to have occurred within the last 10,000 years.

Location: Lanin National Park, Patagonia Argentina
Difficulty: Media
Length: 3 Days
Ratio Guide - Client: 1:4
Requisite: Excellent condition physical

DATES:
On Request: Contact us
Price: Contact us

SERVICES:
SERVICES INCLUIDED
•High Mountain Guide (UIAGM, AAGM)
•All ground transportation mentioned in the itinerary
•All meals in the mountain
•Technical equipment, ropes, carabiners, etc.
•Cooking set.
•Communication and navigation set.
•First aid kit.

NOT INCLUDED
•Expenses for leaving the expedition or in case of emergency rescue.
• Traveling and medical insurance.
•Any other expenses not stated in the list of included services.

ITINERARY:
•Day 1: We will meet up in Bariloche town to check the mountain gear and arrange the last details.
•Day 2: Drive from Bariloche to base of Lanin approximately 320 km. Hike up to the hut at 2400m, aprox 5 hours.
•Day 3: Climb to the summit of Lanin by the North Face and return to sleep a second night in the hut.
•Day 4: Descend from the hut to the base of Lanin and drive back to Bariloche.

EQUIPMENTS:
Comfortable backpack of 75 liters or more
Headlamp if possible, light and small (Tikka type)
Sleeping bag at least -10ºC (synthetic preferred)
Bivy sac (optional)
Ridge Rest or Thermarest sleeping pad- full length and repair kit
Pocketknife, plate, cup, spoon, fork
Water bottles (two 1-liter or one 2-liter bottle)
Thermos (1-liter)
Sunscreen SPF 30-40
Lip balm SPF 20-40 (2 sticks)
Personal care items
Personal first aid kit
Earplugs (optional)

CLOTHIG
**Cotton blends are not acceptable

Lightweight long underwear tops and bottoms (2 pairs)
Expedition weight long underwear top and bottom (1 pair)
Fleece Jackets midweight
Insulated synthetic jacket
Waterproof & breathable jacket (Gore-Tex or soft-shell)
Waterproof & breathable pants (Gore-Tex or soft-shell)
Fleece pants

HEAD
Sun cap or hat and bandana to protect the neck and head
Wool or fleece hat
Balaclava (midweight to heavyweight)
Sunglasses with UV filter (styles with nose and side protection preferred)
Ski goggles
**If you wear contact lenses or glasses, we recommend packing an extra pair

HANDS
Synthetic gloves ( fleece or polypropylene)
Fleece gloves or mittens (1 pair)
Gore-Tex overmitts

FEET
Liner socks (2-3 pairs of smooth wool, nylon or polypropylene)
Thick socks (2 pairs)
Light hiking boots or trekking shoes
Double/Plastic boots (Koflach type)
Gaiters (large enough to fit over double/plastic boots)

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
Climbing Harness
2 locking carabiners
Climbing helmet
Snow shoes
Light mountaineering axe
Crampons
Trekking poles (telescopic)

TRAVELING
Duffel bag (large and durable enough to hold your equipment during mule transport)
Travel clothes
Happy sacs to keep the gear dry inside the backpack