Patagonia: Skiing

Expedition at the End of the Earth

• Ski and hike the backcountry slopes of Cerro Castor • Trek atop and photograph the Perito Moreno Glacier • Dog sled and snowshoe through Tierra del Fuego’s forests • Roast your dinner outdoors in a traditional Argentine asado

Destination • Cool off your summer with a winter adventure to Patagonia. Begin by exploring the markets and tango rhythms of Buenos Aires. Then head south to El Calafate and the snowy peaks, glaciers, and open steppe of Patagonia. Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and hit the slopes at Cerro Castor.

Themes • Argentina’s stark natural beauty is a far cry from the crowded ski resorts of Europe or the American West. In addition to enjoying days of exhilarating downhill and backcountry skiing, learn about climatology on a glacier hike or try your hand at dog sledding as you develop a deep connection to this rugged land.

Activities • Drink from gourds of mate and practice your Spanish in Buenos Aires. Explore blue ice crags on the Perito Moreno Glacier, then prepare a delicious grilled asado with gauchos— Argentina’s legendary cowboys. Ski untouched peaks and spend a day in the backcountry gliding through silent, frozen forests.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

This trip built my confidence and made me a happier person—it has changed me for the better.

– Grace C., Ursuline Academy, Cincinnati, OH

July 23–August 8

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $5,990 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami