Cerro Steffen

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Cerro Steffen
Cerro Steffen indicated by an arrow.
Highest point
Elevation3,056 m (10,026 ft)[1]
Coordinates48°33′03″S 73°08′56″W / 48.55083°S 73.14889°W / -48.55083; -73.14889
Geography
LocationChile
Parent rangeAndes
Climbing
First ascent1965 by Pedro and Jorge Skvarca [2]

Cerro Steffen is one of the highest mountains in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. It lies on the northeastern edge of the just mentioned icefield, west of O'Higgins Lake.

References[edit]

  1. ^ USGS. "P 1386-I Chile and Argentina Figure 47". Retrieved 2008-10-30.
  2. ^ USGS. "P 1386-I Chile and Argentina - Wet Andes:Expeditions". Retrieved 2008-10-30.