Monte Shipton

Monte Shipton is a mountain summit in the southern Andes of Patagonia, located within the Cabo de Hornos Biosphere Reserve. The peak rises to 2,590 meters and dominates the rugged landscape in this remote region of Tierra del Fuego.

The peak was named after Eric Shipton, a British mountaineer who led major climbing expeditions in southern Chilean Patagonia during the 1970s. This naming honors his exploration work in this remote Andean region.

The peak stands within the Cabo de Hornos Biosphere Reserve, contributing to the preservation of southern Andean ecosystems and geological formations.

Climbing this peak requires advanced mountaineering equipment and thorough preparation for extreme weather conditions in this southern location. Visitors should carefully assess weather forecasts and plan realistic time frames, as conditions can shift rapidly.

With coordinates at -54.65856 latitude and -69.59728 longitude, Monte Shipton ranks as the most prominent peak among 167 summits in the reserve.

GPS coordinates: -54.65856,-69.59728

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40