r/ElChalten

The most beautiful place on earth!

Shoutout to Ben (u/ConnectPatagonia) and this subreddit. This adventure was only possible because of all the tips and knowledge shared here!

Peace!

Final ascent these days not possible without crampons (or good microspikes) unless you want to risk your life.

Hello! Me and my husband booked 3 nights at Explora El Chalten (Argentina) during the last 3 days of October. I've seen some recent articles online about this potentially being a "record year" for el Niño weather phenomenom. Should I cancel and wait for next year? I'm considering it, since Explora is very expensive and those dates are already risky.

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/14/weather/super-el-nino-climate?iid=cnn_buildContentRecirc_end_recirc&recs_exp=most-popular-article-end&tenant_id=popular.en

Thanks!