February 10, 2015

Chris called in from Refugio Grey this afternoon with another good report.  It was a bit windy today, too windy for kayaking at least, so the team split up into two groups – one group went with Roberto up the trail above and along the Grey Glacier while the other group opted for a zodiac tour (boat ride) around some of the icebergs and up to the face of the glacier where it meets the water and then a shorter afternoon hike.

All that’s left for these guys is to get on the Grey II boat tomorrow after lunch, and then make their way back to Puerto Natales. There’s more wind in the forecast tomorrow so let’s cross our fingers the Grey II makes the journey across the lake to pick them up.

Tye Chapman

February 9, 2015

Chris Meder called in from Refugio Grey this afternoon. All continues to go well on their trek in Torres del Paine National Park in Southern Chile. Today they made their way from Refugio Paine Grande to Refugio Grey. This hut sits just a few minutes from the shore of Grey Lake and just an hour or so from Grey Glacier – a nice little spot!

Some of yesterday’s weather stuck with the team today – mainly the wind. The headwind made the four hour trek take a little longer than usual. Sounds like this team took it in stride! This afternoon they took some time to get settled in (two nights here) and then made their way down to the lookout.

Tomorrow, if the weather cooperates they’ll take a little kakak tour up to the glacier, if it’s too windy they’ll likely head up the trail to get a better look at the Grey Glacier.

Tye Chapman

February 8, 2015

A grey but great day! (Photo by Tye Chapman)

Chris called in from Refugio Paine Grande this afternoon reporting some wet conditions on the trail today. It never really let loose and poured down on the team today, but it was definitely a consistent part of their time on the trail.  They still pushed on up to the lookout in the French Valley.

After the weather and the good times they’ve been having it didn’t bother the team one bit. They’re still all smiles, likely having a Pisco Sour up in the bar at the hut. Yes there’s a small bar at Paine Grande. We shouldn’t feel too sorry for these guys after all!

Tomorrow they’ll make their way up to Refugio Grey and if the weather holds they’ll be able to jump in some kayaks for a 3-hour tour up near the toe of Grey Glacier.

Tye Chapman

February 7, 2015

The Bader Valley. (Photo by Tye Chapman)

Another great day in Patagonia! IMG Guide Chris Meder reports that the team battled the wind and still had a heck of a day up in the Bader Valley this afternoon. It was an out and back day so they went up and found a nice spot to have lunch. After lunch they opted to get out of the wind and head back down to the refugio to rest up for tomorrow.

Tomorrow is a big day. They will  make their way from Los Cuernos over to Refugio Paine Grande, which sits on Lake Pehoe. The highlight of their day tomorrow is the French Valley, yet another postcard moment in the park.

Tye Chapman

February 6, 2015

Los Cuernos Panorama. (Photo by Tye Chapman)

Chris called in again with yet another great report from Patagonia. Today was a relatively easy day. After breakfast (coffee, scrambled eggs, toast and oatmeal) it was a gentle downhill to Lake Nordenskjold and then along the lake for a couple hours to Los Cuernos (The Horns). Refugio Los Cuernos sits lakeside and on nice days the rocky beach is a wonderful place to hang out and soak in the sun…on not so nice days it can get pretty rough. While the weather today was pretty nice, it was quite windy, especially along the lake – I’m sure they’ll head down to the beach at some point but I don’t think a nap or a swim are in order.

Tomorrow is an out-and-back day up into the Bader Valley. Like the Silence Valley, a special permit is required, which means they’ll likely have the valley to themselves. Once they’ve had enough it’s back to Refugio Los Cuernos for a Coke, cold beer or glass of wine. Not a bad day at all!

Tye Chapman