Huemul Circuit

Considered a premier multi-day trekking route in Los Glaciares National Park, the Huemul Circuit provides a circumnavigation of Cerro Huemul near El Chaltén. The route crosses two significant passes—Paso del Viento and Paso Huemul—offering direct panoramas of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Terrain varies from forested valley floors and river crossings to exposed glacial moraines and high-altitude scree slopes. The circuit is defined by its remoteness and the requirement for technical river crossing skills using fixed steel cables.

One of Japan’s most dramatic alpine ranges. The Japan North Alps (Kita Alps), formally known as the Hida Mountains, comprise the steepest granite peaks on the main island of Honshu. This multi-day traverse typically starts from the Kamikochi valley, scaling the ridge lines toward Mount Yarigatake (3,180m)—known as the 'Matterhorn of Japan' for its sharp, spire-like summit. The route involves traversing narrow granite ridges and ascending the range's highest peak, Mount Okuhotakadake (3,190m). Snowfields often remain on the high passes until July, requiring careful crossing or winter-traversal experience.