Apparently a week of trekking wasn’t enough, as once I showered off the layer of filth from Torres del Paine, I was back into Argentina, to visit its trekking capital, El Chalten.
From the sleepy little town of El Chalten it’s possible to do a variety of day hikes, the most famous of which is the 3 hour hike to the base of Mount Fitz Roy, one of the most challenging peaks to climb in the world. While I didn’t quite make it to the summit, the views were still spectacular, and the hikes were manageable now that I was no longer hauling around my pack.
You might recognize the peak and range in the photo, as it’s the logo for the “Patagonia” clothing brand. Unfortunately, I wasn’t sporting any gear from the company, so I missed out on some good product placement!
Next up, a flight to Bariloche, Argentina, for some more Patagonian adventuring!