Fernando Martinez

Co-founder of Backcountry Coop. An engineer, cartographer, and mountain guide, Fernando has deep knowledge of Patagonia and the Andes. Certified by the Argentine Mountain Guides Association (AAGM), he is also an active member of UIMLA and a professional member of the American Avalanche Association. He splits his time between El Chaltén and Bariloche, exploring and guiding in some of the most spectacular landscapes in South America.

From a young age, his passion for exploration took him to rarely visited places in the Central Andes, as well as on expeditions in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. His love of nature, outdoor education, and adventure led him to specialize in snow and avalanche management, training at renowned institutions such as AAGM, AIARE, Alaska Avalanche School (PRO1 Hatcher Pass, AK), and Mountain Safety (Switzerland).

In addition to his work at Backcountry Cooperative, he has been an instructor at ISAGM since 2016, where he trains future generations of trekking and mountain guides. In 2022 he took over as coordinator of the Mountain Guide program at the same institution.

From the Patagonian forest to the vastness of the Puna, Fer will join you for a one-of-a-kind experience in the wildest corners of South America.