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21 February 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Torres del Paine – Campamento Gray to Finish

Today was more of a point A to point B type day. The weather was gloomy and there wasn’t much to see along the way. We banged out the walk in around 3 hours without stopping. It was hard to believe my 11 days were over. The first few days were so difficult and I [...]

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20 February 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Torres del Paine – Campamento Paso to Campamento Gray

Today was a real treat after the terrible conditions yesterday. We had bright blue skies and spectacular views over Glacier Gray. The ice appeared more alive below the brilliant sky and seemed surreal in its beauty. Within 5 minutes of leaving camp we came upon a great overlook and stopped for pictures. After this, I [...]

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19 February 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Torres del Paine – Campamento Los Perros to Campamento Paso

Today was the day of reckoning we all knew must come eventually–the John Gardner Pass. Waking up once again to rain didn’t help get any of us motivated. The guys left around 8 a.m., wanting to give themselves as much time as possible. I, however, wanted to try waiting out the rain and went back [...]

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18 February 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Torres del Paine – Campamento Dixon to Campamento Los Perros

I woke up earlier than most of the others in camp and went down to the lake again to take a few more pictures of the mountain in a different light. We left for Campamento Los Perros at a relaxed pace, knowing the walk shouldn’t be too difficult and would be only around 4 hours. [...]

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17 February 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Torres del Paine – Campamento Serón to Campamento Dixon

My hope for dry socks in the morning was denied as I once again awoke to the pitter patter of rain drops on the tent. Fortunately I had another pair for the day and all my other belongings were dry. What fell as rain on our tents had left a beautiful covering of snow on [...]

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