Cerro Steffen

Cerro Steffen
Cerro Steffen indicated by an arrow.
Highest point
Elevation 3,056 m (10,026 ft)[1]
Coordinates 48°33′03″S 73°08′56″W / 48.55083°S 73.14889°W / -48.55083; -73.14889
Geography
Location Chile
Parent range Andes
Climbing
First ascent 1965 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

  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.
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