Lanin Volcano Ascent

Proposal

The giant that rises from the horizon

The Lanin volcano is one of the most outstanding Andean figures of the Patagonia. Its greatness figure spreads admiration from the most forgotten places of the region.. It can be seen from 200 km away and it is difficult to confuse it with its magnanimous neighbors VILLARRICA (still active ), OSORNO and LLAIMA. Its name “LAN-IN” comes from the mapuche language and has several meanings: ”death rock”…and “ to get sink or we are sinking”

You canclimb it by all its faces. The hardest wall is the southern one which has the most difficult technique; the most used is the northern one. It is a demanding ascent and it has three basic and typical mountain shelters: BIM (military infantry battalion) at 2250 mts., RIM (Military infantry regimen) at 2350 mts (nowadays out of service) and CAJA (Junín de los Andes Andean club) at 2450 mts. The view from its summit is extraordinary. If you look to the south you can observe (from the base) the lakes Huechulafquen, Paimún, Epulafquen , Lolog ,Lacar and the exceptional view of the Tronador Mount (3554 m.a.s.l.) in the south of Bariloche. To the south: the Tromen, Quillwn, Ñorquinco lakes and to the West all the Chilean volcanos. This is an invitation to visit a magic but real mountain, a chance that nature offers us to live with our spirit full of emotions and feelings

Season 2023

October: 26 and 27 / 29 and 30
November: 3 and 4 / 8 and 9 / 11 and 12 / 23 and 24 / 26 and 27 / 30 and 1-12
December: 3 and 4 / 14 and 15 / 17 and 18

Special dates: Dates upon request for minimum groups of 4

Itinerary:

Day 0 (previous day): Meeting in San Martin de los Andes with the guides team. Previous advice on accommodation, rented equipment and equipment review. In the afternoon. General preparations.

Day 1: Transfer on charter vehicle to the Paso Tromen located at the foot of the north face of the Lanin Volcano, where the park ranger station is located, which will control the team of the expedition members. In the first stage, after ascending approximately 5/7 hours, we arrived at one of the mountain shelters located at approximately 2350 m.a.s.l. Dinner and night in the shelter or in a tent (depending on availability).

Day 3: Very early (3 am) and after a hearty breakfast we will begin our attempt to summit. From this height on, the march is through permanent snowfields (from October to January), so the use of crampons and picks is essential for walking (the day before or before the ascent, a brief explanation of how to use them and your safety). Before noon the summit is reached (3776 m.a.s.l.). After the festivities and the corresponding photoshoot, the descent begins to the refuge area and from there to the base. Transfer back to San Martin de los Andes to accommodation. End of our services.

Perfil de Elevación

Included Services

1 Mountain Guide authorized by Lanin National Park up to 4 passengers, plus 1 Mountain Guide from the fifth passenger onward (Included in the rate and service). In a group of up to 4 passengers, only the Mountain Guide will be with the group and in caseone of the passengers can not continue ascending towards the summit, the whole group will have to return. If the group wishes, an assistant can be hired, who will be paid separately.
summit and expedition participation certificate.
Prior advice for equipment .
Transfer from San Martin or Junín de los Andes to Lanin National Park (Tromen) and from teh park to Junin de los Andes
Full board Meals during the ascent
High mountain tents and general mountaineering elements (cooking equipement, etc)
Personal Insurance Coverage
Crampons, helmet and picks
Safety elements: VHF Communication equipments,, complete first aids kit, mountaineering technical equipment.
1 night in mountain tent or shelter

Services NOT included

Bus/Plane ticket to Junin de los Andes
Personal equipment (check the required list)
Accomodation in San Martin or Junin de los Andes (previous and after nights )
Expenses due to abandonment of the expedition

Note

Difficulty and specifications for the ascent:

It is a demanding ascent. On the first day we make an ascendant between 5 to 6 hours until we reach the shelter area at 1300 mts. We will spend the night in a shelter or tent depending on the availability. The second day (if the weather conditions is good) we will go for the summit leaving the shelter between 3 or 4 am (at night and using headlamp).This unevenness is about 1400 mts and it is located in a more technical terrain (long ice loosen rock slabs). We can only be in the summit for a few minutes to take some pictures and hydrate ourselves. Then we will descend to our night shelter, rest for a while and take our equipments to continue our descent to the mountain base (according to a new disposition established a few years ago, it is not possible to spend another night in the mountain). In the base, a transport will be waiting for us.

Lunch: Milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold sandwiches, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable stews with bacon or chorizo ;chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various , barbacue (goat), Chaw Fan, chicken with rice among other meals
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.

It is necessary to complete the personal / medical file to clarify if someone does not eat some type of food.

Where do you sleep

In the mountains we sleep only one night. In a sleeping bag and insulating in mountain tents or Domes (large tents). There is also the possibility, depending on the indication and availability of the national park, of using one of the shelters (without services or beds).

Faq

Is this a diffcult ascent?

The technical difficulty goes through slopes of 35 degrees with the use of crampons; and physical difficulty onthe second day, trying the summit and having to descend to the base.

Do I need to be phisically active?

For any mountain activity you need to have a previous physical preparation, or be physically active. In this case we suggest training (jogging twice to three times a week, cycling or swimming) and doing a good leg workout (gym, crossfit, , etc.)

Do I need to have previous experience?

We recommend walking at least once before this trekking with a backpack in another trail. Summit day is usually hard.

Where do we spend the night?

Overnight is in mountain camps or in mountain refuge.

Do we have to carry a tent?

Tents are included in the service.

What is the weather like?

Although we will be there in spring, temperatures tend to be low at night.

How much does the backpack weigh?

Between 10 - 12 kilos

Do we have any breaks/stops during the ascent?

Yes. We have breaks for lunch, snacks and rests.

What is the minium age to be part of the expedition?

13 years old , ask us before signing up

Is there a porting service?

No. Everyone must carry in his/her own backpack, personal equipment. You can hire porter although you should consult and book early.

What do we eat?

In all our expeditions we provide the meal service ON FULL BOARD

Cold meals/Lunches: Milanesa (tradional Argentine beef cut) and tomato sandwiches, sandwiches, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.

Dinners: Vegetable stews-bacon-red chorizo, chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various sauces or stew, roasted meat, Chaw Fan, chicken with rice , pizzas ....

Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.

Individual bag with energetic snacks: Nougats, bars, nuts, chocolates, alfajores, candies, others ...

It is necessary to complete the personal / medical file to clarify if you have any special diet

Sistema de Graduación de Dificultad

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Backpack (M)

Backpack: Weight / Duration of the Day.

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100%

Physical (F)

Physical demand

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60%

Technical (T)

Technician: Difficulty in the Field / Equipment.

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80%

Psycho (P)

Psychological Strength

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40%

Adventures (A)

Height Exposure

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Required equipment

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Trekking backpack (60 to 80 liters)
Warm sleeping bag ( 0 degrees comfort)
Insulated sleeping pad (10 to 15mm)
trekking poles

SHOES

Climbing boots for 4000 meter mount. Waterproof
Extra pair of trekking boots

BASE LAYER

Underwear.
Cotton shirts (to be in the camp and to sleep)
T-shirts and / or short-sleeved synthetic shirts
Synthetic shirts with long sleeves
Pants or leggings made of polypropylene or similar (not cotton). To wear as warm indoor pants
Thin gloves made of polypropylene or similar (not cotton)
Synthetic thin socks (not cotton)
Buff neck

MIDDLE LAYER

Trekking socks (synthetic-thermal)
thick mountain socks
cotton or wool socks ( wool is for sleeping)
1 long trekking pants
2 Sweatshirt (Fleece 100 or Fleece 200)
Feather duvet jacket
Warm hat (fleece)

OUTER LAYER

Waterproof jacket - parka (gore tex or similar)
Pants cover (gore tex or similar)
Waterproof and breathable gloves
Ski gloves
Mountain gaiters

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT- INCLUDED SERVICE

Crampons
Climbing helmet
Axe

PERSONAL ELEMENTS

Passport, ID card, ID.
Medical insurance
Medical and personal information completed, authorization.
Permit printed for payment.

MISCELLANEOUS

FRONTAL flashlight with batteries (with spare batteries)
Sturdy plastic bags for storing clothes.

HEALTH & HYGIENE

Sun glasses with UV protection Category 4
Spare lenses (can be goggles, highly recommended)
Personal first-aid kit (medication with the relevant recipe)
Sunscreen , Lip balm
Soap, shampoo (small) and small towel.
Toilet paper. Baby wipes.

KITCHEN ITEMS

Containers to drink water, for at least 4 liters (2 bottles of 1 liter and 1 bag of hydration with hose of 2 lt.)
Small thermos
Personal dishes: Plate, glass / jug, cutlery

OPTIONAL, not mandatory (check space and weight)