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Patagonia

By : Renee Noffke
Trip Begins February 22, 2009
Trip Ends March 10, 2009

Truly the trip of a lifetime - rugged mountain ranges, beautiful river valleys, impressive glacial basins, and charming mountain towns - Patagonia is my kind of place!
See my photos : Patagonia

Want to go? Pure Patagonia, Argentina Glacier Adventure, Patagonia Panorama

I went to: Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Santiago, Punta Arenas, El Calafate, El Chalten, Paine Grande Mountain Lodge, Refugio Los Cuernos, Buenos Aires, Perito Moreno Glacier, Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Torre, Torres del Paine
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February 22, 2009
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Missoula to Buenos Aires

Missoula, MT

A long journey.

February 23, 2009
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Buenos Aires city tour & tango lesson

Buenos Aires, Argentina

A beautiful day to explore the city and get a little taste of Argentinian culture.

February 24, 2009
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Fly to El Calafate & transfer to El Chalten

El Chalten, Argentina

El Chalten may just be the cutest little mountain town I've ever visited.

February 25, 2009
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Day hike - Pliegue Tumbado

El Chalten, Argentina

Beautiful hike to the top of a peak just out of Chalten.

February 26, 2009
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Trekking - Lago de los Tres

Laguna de los Tres, Argentina

Gorgeous vistas all the way to our campstite at Lake Capri.

February 27, 2009
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Trekking - Lago Torre

Laguna Torre, Argentina

Relatively less strenuous hike to Lago Torre.

February 28, 2009
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Trekking - Glacier Torre

El Calafate, Argentina

River crossing, hiking on the glacier, and transferring to El Calafate.

March 1, 2009
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Perrito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

A lovely day to visit the glacier.

March 2, 2009
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Border crossing into Chile

Torres del Paine, Chile

Bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales and getting to Eco Camp.

March 3, 2009
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Trekking - Los Cuernos

Refugio Los Cuernos, Chile

First day of the trek - beautiful lakes & stunning peaks.

March 4, 2009
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Trekking - Frenchman Valley

Paine Grande Mountain Lodge, Chile

Inclimate weather made this an adventurous & challenging day.

March 5, 2009
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Trekking - Grey Lake & Glacier

Torres del Paine, Chile

Finish the trek with a boat ride to view Grey Glacier. Dramamine anyone?!?

March 6, 2009
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Day hike to the Towers

Torres del Paine, Chile

A long hike, but worth every step.

March 7, 2009
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Driving tour of Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine, Chile

Lakes and glaciers and peaks in every direction... A chance to see more of the park.

March 8, 2009
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Transfer to Punta Arenas & fly to Santiago

Punta Arenas, Chile

Eco Camp to Santiago.

March 9, 2009
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Culinary tour & exploring Santiago

Santiago, Chile

Good food and good friends from Cascada.

March 10, 2009
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Santiago to Missoula

Missoula Mt

Sad to see the trip end.

My Photo Album: Patagonia
The road to El Chalten
The road to El Chalten
La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires
La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires
La Casa Rosa
La Casa Rosa
Searching for Evitas grave
Searching for Evitas grave
Buenos Aires city tour - Recoleta Cemetary
Buenos Aires city tour - Recoleta ...
Quaint cafe on the way to El Chalten
Quaint cafe on the way to El Chalten
Passing the mate
Passing the mate
Pedro & Mariano
Pedro & Mariano
Our first big hike
Our first big hike
Fitz Roy from a distance
Fitz Roy from a distance
Lunch break
Lunch break
View from the summit
View from the summit
El Pilar
El Pilar
El Chalten
El Chalten
Glaciers and more glaciers
Glaciers and more glaciers
Lago de los Tres
Lago de los Tres
The water was really that color
The water was really that color
Campsite at Lake Capri
Campsite at Lake Capri
Our first campsite
Our first campsite
Pit stop
Pit stop
Passing by Mother & Daughter Lakes
Passing by Mother & Daughter Lakes
Beautiful River Valley on the way to Torre Lake
Beautiful River Valley on the way to ...
Torre Lake & Glacier
Torre Lake & Glacier
The zipline!
The zipline!
Crossing the river
Crossing the river
Another water crossing
Another water crossing
Approaching Torre Glacier
Approaching Torre Glacier
Pedro and Lisa on the glacier
Pedro and Lisa on the glacier
Group photo
Group photo
Perrito Moreno Glacier
Perrito Moreno Glacier
Visiting the balconies
Visiting the balconies
How did those formations come to be?!?
How did those formations come to be?!?
View from the water
View from the water
An ice bridge forms here periodically
An ice bridge forms here periodically
Forrest near the glacier
Forrest near the glacier
Gearing up with crampons
Gearing up with crampons
Hiking on the glacier
Hiking on the glacier
Tentative steps
Tentative steps
Water trough
Water trough
The giant sloth!
The giant sloth!
My dome at Eco Camp
My dome at Eco Camp
Checking the map
Checking the map
Cabins at the refugio
Cabins at the refugio
Fearless leaders - Eduardo & Jonathan
Fearless leaders - Eduardo & Jonathan
The pouring rain blurred this photo
The pouring rain blurred this photo
Patagonia is very windy
Patagonia is very windy
Group photo at Grey Lake
Group photo at Grey Lake
Grey Glacier
Grey Glacier
Stunning shades of blue
Stunning shades of blue
My perfect pasture
My perfect pasture
I cant believe I was there
I cant believe I was there
The famous towers
The famous towers
Hanging out at the lake
Hanging out at the lake
Respite from the wind
Respite from the wind
Lucky to have this view
Lucky to have this view
Hernan & Renee racing down the mountain
Hernan & Renee racing down the mountain
The long walk home
The long walk home
Azul Lake
Azul Lake
An expert explantion
An expert explantion
Does it get any better?!?
Does it get any better?!?
Dining room at Eco Camp
Dining room at Eco Camp
Shopping for cooking class in Santiago
Shopping for cooking class in Santiago
We prepared a seafood feast!
We prepared a seafood feast!
Fruit for dessert
Fruit for dessert
The Cascada girls - Isabel & Andrea
The Cascada girls - Isabel & Andrea