FRECUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to be in good shape?
The amount of hours indicated is conservative, thought for a person of average physical condition. You do not need to be an athlete, though you should be in good health. Our treks can be done by children over 12 years old. The ascent to the Leonera is our only outing that requires having a trained physical condition.
What is included in the pricing?
We will be providing transportation and a guide service during the trek, as well as trekking poles for each person, and the National Park fees. Princing also includes a Box Lunch per person per day, specially thought for this kind of activity. We also offer the possibility of using the client's own vehicle, with a lower rate. For additional information see pricing.
What kind of clothing should I take?
It is recommended that you always take light and comfortable clothing, a warm coat or parka in your backpack, and a windbreaker. You should take proper shoes for walking. For those treks where we will be walking on the snow, we recommend you take an additional pair of shoes and socks to change into when we get back in the car, due to the high probability of getting your feet wet. For treks we walk on snow, is indispensable to take sunglasses. We also recommend always taking a hat and sun block. If you need any of these, we can provide them if you contact us and inform us of your situation.
What additional things should I take for multi-day treks?
We will provide tents, food, and all cooking and eating utensils. All you need to take is your sleeping bag and personal mattress. If you need any of these, we can help as long as you contact us informing us of your situation.
What is the difference between an Ascent and a Trek?
What we designate as an ascent or a trek in our services, are actually treks, meaning walks. Ascents consist on walking on a well marked path, without technical difficulty. The difference in these two is that on an ascent we look forwards to reaching the peak, while on a trek this goal does not exist and we go around a circuit.
What happens in case of bad weather?
A mountain storm should be avoided at all times. Great storms are reported with anticipation, and if this is the case, the trek will be cancelled, being 10 pm from the day before the decisive time to inform via phone. If the morning of the trek it is raining or the weather is unstable, we will call all participants to cancel the trek.
What happens in case of an accident?
None of the treks or ascents that we offer is exposed to danger. We only walk on paths. This is why no previous technical knowledge is required. It is important though, that participants have a good idea of their health situation, in order to prevent any problem during any of our outings. If anything happens, we will provide first aid and primary rescue, while we communicate via radio with a rescue unit.
Contact: E-mail contact@andesterrae.com; Cell phones: 9-8725248, 9-8452815. Santiago, Chile.
