Treking the Torres del Paine

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Adam writes: Completion of our 5-day trek in the Torres del Paine National Park rewarded us with some of the most stunning scenery and challenging routes that Chile has to offer. After a rough bus ride to the trailhead and a catamaran ride to the opposite side of Lago Pehoe - we began a grueling hike to Glacier Grey and our first campsite. Day two brought us to the base of Valle del Francis where the next day we scrambled up the surrounding mountains and were constantly astonished by the scenery. With over 30 kms hiked, we next headed to the Torres on Day four where we camped at the base of the mountain in preparation for an early morning hike to see the sun rise on the Torres del Paine. The early morning was well worth the vistas and the return to civilization was equally greeted by a late night bus to El Calafate where I finally was able to meet up with Stephanie!

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Photos

Valle del Frances
Our day hike through the Valle del Frances was spectacular...quite possibily the highlight to the entire trek

A nearbye avalanche
After hearing the startling rumble, we turned around to see a massive quantity of snow slide down the mountain side.

A different view
Starring up at the mountain peaks while treking through a dead forest (which died due to rock slide a long time ago)

Our photographer
Francois taking the perfect photo at the base of the mountain

Hiking alongside the lakes and mountains
Francois and I stopped for a brief photo as we crossed some amazing terrain and headed closer to the Torres

At 5:30 in the morning...
Celebrating after making it to the base of the Torres

Torres del Paine at sunrise
After our 4 am wake-up and our trek up the mountain, we patiently waited for the sun to rise through the valley.

Comments

[tnt mnemz]

wow
were really really jealous