El Chalten, Argentina
We have just arrived back in El Calafate after a few days spent in remote El Chalten known for the spectacular surrounding mountain scenery. For most of our stay though, the inclement weather of low clouds and sustained snow falls prevented us from even a glimpse of the mountain landscape. This morning, the clouds cleared and we trekked out of the valley the little town is located in. The trekking was great and for most of the trail, we were the first walkers after the recent heavy snowfalls. We had some views of the famous Cerro Torre and Mt Fitz Roy, towering granite peaks, before the clouds came in again and we headed back to the town. On our first afternoon, restricted from hiking because of the weather, we watched videos at the national park office in town of climbing expeditions to the mountain peaks. Just incredible scenes of experienced climbers attempting to navigate the shear granite faces of the mountains.
We have just arrived back in El Calafate after a few days spent in remote El Chalten known for the spectacular surrounding mountain scenery. For most of our stay though, the inclement weather of low clouds and sustained snow falls prevented us from even a glimpse of the mountain landscape. This morning, the clouds cleared and we trekked out of the valley the little town is located in. The trekking was great and for most of the trail, we were the first walkers after the recent heavy snowfalls. We had some views of the famous Cerro Torre and Mt Fitz Roy, towering granite peaks, before the clouds came in again and we headed back to the town. On our first afternoon, restricted from hiking because of the weather, we watched videos at the national park office in town of climbing expeditions to the mountain peaks. Just incredible scenes of experienced climbers attempting to navigate the shear granite faces of the mountains.