January 31, 2017

IMG Senior Guide Max Bunce reported in from Puerto Natales today with good news… Chrysanne’s bag showed up! What a great feeling that is. Today is a free day on the itinerary, which for some meant a bicycle tour around town, while others explored town on their own. The afternoon was spent getting packed up. Max says they’re ready!

After a team briefing they were off to dinner at Don Jorge, the local Chilean BBQ spot we like visit while in town. They’ve wrapped up dinner (remember they’re +5hrs from PST) and are likely heading to bed. Tomorrow they’ll have an early breakfast then hop in the van and head to the trail. It’s about a 3 hour drive tomorrow with a few stops along the way. The big goal tomorrow is to get up to the first postcard moment of the trek, and the namesake of the park, Los Torres.

Tye Chapman

January 30, 2017

Our second group of Patagonia Trekkers is in Chile…with most of their bags. They’re missing one duffle but we’re tracking it and things are looking good. The extra day in the itinerary sure comes in handy from time to time! IMG Senior Guide, Max Bunce is at the helm for this trip.  So far so good.  Below you’ll see were able to get today’s to do list done!

Today’s To Do List

1.) Get adjusted to 15 hours of daylight! It’s winter at home, but summer in Chile. Sunrise at 6:30am and sunset at 9:45. (CHECK)
2.) Breakfast (CHECK)
3.) Take a quick tour of Punta Arenas. Touch the toe, exchange some money and hit the store for some snacks. (CHECK)
4.) Meet up with my longtime friend and Chilean guide Tadeo and their driver Victor. Hit the road to Puerto Natales. 3-4hrs (CHECK)
5.) Get checked in to the hotel and stretch the legs a bit. (CHECK)
6.) Get some dinner. (CHECK)
7.) Grab a beer (or pisco sour) & appreciate where they’re at in the world. (CHECK)

Tomorrow’s To Do List

1.) Casual breakfast
2.) Gear checks
3.) Enjoy the day. The itinerary has it listed as a free day, but it sounds like the team is going to rent bikes and explore Puerto Natales by bicycle.
4.) Get packed up for the following morning.
5.) Dinner

Things move a little slower in Chilean Patagonia. That’s just fine with Max and his team.

Tye Chapman