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Minitreking Calafate

By : Estefania
Trip Begins March 5, 2009
Trip Ends March 26, 2009


See my photos : Perito Moreno Glacier (trekking)

Want to go? End of the World, Argentina Glacier Adventure, Awesome Argentina, M/V Mare Australis, M/V Via Australis, Patagonia Panorama

I went to: Chile, Argentina, Patagonia
My Photo Album: Perito Moreno Glacier (trekking)
is one of three Patagonian glaciers that aren´t retreatingGlacier waterPerito Moreno is less than two hours by bus from El CalafatePerito Moreno Glacier is located in The Glaciers Nat. ParkGlacier crevasseglacierWalking circuit in the forest around the glacier.The terminus of the Perito Moreno Glacier is 5 km wideThis is the worlds third largest reserve of fresh waterIt advances at a speed of up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) per dayThe boat which took us across to start our mini-trekkingWalking on the glacierWalking circuitPiece of ice collapses as the glacier advancesBriefing before trekking.Crampons: the new statement footwear for ice-trekking.Crampons: footwear for ice-trekking.Trekking over Perito Moreno GlacierGlacier crevasseAt its deepest part, the glacier has a depth of 700 metres