Our Team

Meet our team.

Ivo Kusanovic, Owner/Guide.Ivo is a native Patagonian, born and raised in Punta Arenas. Ivo has been guiding in Patagonia for 12 years and has 5 years experience doing ice hikes and ice climbing on Glacier Grey. He is an experienced rock climber and has climbed both the North and Central Towers of Paine. In addition to guiding regular W and Circuit groups in Paine as well as Cabo Froward and Isla Navarino, Ivo guides scientists on expeditions to study glacier movement, and instructs in glacier safety for Antarctic expeditions. Ivo also works as a destination scout and guide for major motion pictures. Ivo founded SV Patagonia as a way to share his love of Patagonia and nature with others and to provide jobs for other local hard-working Patagonians.  Ivo is Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certified, a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) graduate, with mountaineering and kayak guiding experience.  Ivo is fluent in English and Spanish.