Gorra Blanca (9,514 ft / 2900 m) sits on the border between Argentina and Chile and marks one of the gateways to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. It is one of the most easily identifiable mountains on the periphery of the ice.
In Spanish, Gorra Blanca means “white hat,” which gives the impression that the mountain starts with vertical walls and ends in a dome. And though a part of the mountain looks like a dome, the summit is a bit sharper. The bulk of the route requires moderate snow and ice climbing with angles ranging 30- to 40-degrees up to a scenic summit.
Though attempts on the mountain were made as early as the thirties, the first successful ascent of the peak took place in 1964. Since then the mountain has slowly gained popularity as it provides climbers with the opportunity for a shorter objective, while still accessing the iconic Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
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