Chile

 
Puyehue Traverse, Chile, 1997

Puyehue Traverse, Chile, 1997

Distance :   75km (including side trips) Avg.Time :   3 days Start / Finish : Guarderia Anitcura – Rinanahue Both trailheads are serviced by buses from Osorno. Click here for details. The last 25-30km of the hike are on a lightly trafficked dirt road. Not so appealing. On the bright side, if someone does happen to [...]

 
Dientes Circuit, Isla Navarino, Chile, 1997

Dientes Circuit, Isla Navarino, Chile, 1997

Distance :  53km Avg.Time :  3 or 4 days Start / Finish : Puerto Williams Isla Navarino can be reached by both regular plane and boat services from Punta Arenas (Chile). See the Aerovias DAP website for flight details. For ferry information check Transbordadaro Austral Broom. In 1997 I flew down from Punta Arenas, and hitched [...]

 
Torres Del Paine Circuit, Chile, 1997

Torres Del Paine Circuit, Chile, 1997

Distance :  115km approx. Avg.Time :  6 or 7 days (8 or 9 including side trips). Start / Finish : Guarderia Laguna Amarga – Lago del Toro Administration Centre. See www.torresdelpaine.com for an overview of transport options to and from the trailheads. Season : November to April. Peak season is January and February, during which [...]