Mount Fitz Roy, which typically stands obscured in a haze of clouds, was originally named "Chaltén," meaning "smoking mountain" in the ancient Tehuelche tribe's dialect. Today, its title ...

Editor’s Note: Liz Daley, 29, an AMGA-certified mountain guide and snowboarder from Tacoma, Washington, died in an avalanche on Monday, September 29, in the Fitz Roy Massif region outside El Chalten, ...

Some climbs seem timeless due to their importance in the history of alpinism. One of these is certainly Supercanaleta on Fitz Roy in Patagonia. The story by Damiano Barabino, Sergio De Leo, Marcello ...

Argentina offers much more than just merely mountains: it’s a land that overflows with passion, beauty, serenity and tranquility. Most climbers are attracted to El Chalten, to Cerro Torre, Fitz Roy ...

For more information on how to reach El Calafate and other sites in Southern Patagonia, consult our guide to Getting Around Argentine Patagonia. Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Excursion (181 revie ...