Patagonia Trek Torres del Paine (Chile) + Fitz Roy (Argentina) 2018 International Mountain Guides

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1 Patagonia Trek Torres del Paine (Chile) + Fitz Roy (Argentina) 2018 International Mountain Guides Patagonia is simply a trekkers dream. On this trek we'll enjoy long days on the trail taking in all of the postcard moments of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. A few of highlights include Los Torres (aka The Towers), The Silence Valley, Los Cuernos, The Bader Valley, The French Valley and the spectacular Grey Glacier. And if you stick around for the optional extension on Trek #3 you ll get another stamp in that passport as we cross from Chile over into Argentina en route to El Chalten, home of Fitz Roy. If you re looking for a Patagonia Trek that has it all, you found it. The trek itself starts out at the main entrance of Torres del Paine National Park. Once in the park we'll get right to it. Day one of the trek takes us up the Ascencio Valley along the Ascencio River, to the base of Las Torres (Spanish for The Towers). The three spectacular granite Towers: Torre D`Agostini (2,850m), Torre Central (2,800m), and Torre Norte (2,600m), are the centerpiece of Torres del Paine National Park. Jaws drop as the towers appear as if from nowhere. We'll spend our first of two nights in this area to maximize opportunities to see these towers. Patagonia: Just The Facts Set Your GPS: S W Torres del Paine National Park The park was established in 1959 as Parque Nacional de Turismo Lago Grey (Grey Lake National Tourism Park) and it was given its present name in Where is Patagonia? Torres del Paine lies between the Andes Mountains and the Patagonian Steppe in southern Chile. Patagonia in general covers the southern parts of both Chile and Argentina. First Boot Prints on Top Fitz Roy (3405m) was first climbed in 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone. After enjoying the views of Los Torres, and trekking up into the Silence Valley (special permit required), we'll make our way west towards Los Cuernos. We ll spend a day in the Bader Valley (special permit required) and then it s onto the French Valley, famous for the hanging glaciers and an amphitheater of granite walls and spires at the head of the valley. After the French Valley it s on to another highlight of the park, Grey Lake and The Grey Glacier. Once we ve reached Refugio Grey we ll stay flexible to take what the weather gives us. If the weather cooperates we ll hop in some sea kayaks for an optional ($100) 2-3 hour tour up next to some icebergs and the glacier itself. Our eight days on the trail culminates with a ride across Lago Grey on the Grey III boat where we'll enjoy a Pisco Sour chilled by fresh glacier ice. Once back in Puerto Natales it s time to shower up and celebrate! After dinner, we ll say our goodbyes to those who are heading home. Those of us sticking around for the Fitz Roy extension can repack & get ready to cross over into Argentina in the morning! What is the IMG W? While including all of the mustsees of the standard W trek, we maximize our time in Torres del Paine National Park and check out two oft forgotten valleys, the Silence and Bader Valleys. Because these valleys require a special permit to enter, it is quite common for us have them completely to ourselves. The Great Grey Glacier Measures in at a total area of 104 sq miles and a length of 17 miles. Pumas vs. Guanacos Guanacos are a relative of the llama, and are one of the most frequently spotted animals near the park. They are a popular food source of the Puma which an IMG Team was lucky enough to spot in Don t forget to look up! Condors are frequent flyers in the park taking advantage of the thermals and the windy weather in Patagonia. 20 in one day is the most seen by an IMG Group!

2 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 2 of 13 Fitz Roy Extension (Trek #3 Only) For the season, we re happy to announce an extension to the Fitz Roy region of Argentina. We ll take our private transportation from Puerto Natales, Chile to El Calafate, Argentina. We ll spend two days exploring El Calafate & Los Glaciares National Park, spending a full day around in the Perito Moreno Glacier hoping to catch it calving ice into Lago Argentino. The highlight of the day is the 1 hour boat tour which takes us right up next to the glacier. After our time in El Calafate we ll move to El Chalten, home of Fitz Roy. The drive from Calafate to Chalten is a pleasant one. We ll enjoy views of Lago Argentino, South America s 3 rd largest body of water. Don t fall asleep in the van Fitz Roy is just around the corner! Once in Chalten we ll hit the trail for an afternoon hike on the Cerro Torre Trail. The first lookout is just 1.5 hours up the trail and features views of Cerro Torre & Fitz Roy. We ll continue on the trail up to Laguna Torre, known for the calving Torre Glacier. We ll return to Chalten for dinner and stay at a local hotel. We ll base out of the hotel for our 3 nights in El Chalten visiting a lot of the hot spots the region as to offer. A few include: Laguna del Los Tres, the climbers Base Camp area of Fitz Roy, the less traveled Loma del Pliegue Tumbado trail. DATES: Trek #1: December 26, 2017 January 8, 2018 (FULL; *Fly into and out of Punta Arenas) Trek #2: January 7, 2018 January 19, 2018 (Fly into and out of Puerto Natales) Trek #3: February 4, 2018 February 16, 2018 (**Optional Fitz Roy Extension) Trek #3 Fitz Roy Extension: February 15-21, 2018 LANDCOST: $3,950 US (Fitz Roy Extension +$1950 Trek #3 only) $1000 application fee required to confirm a reservation. Final payment must be received no later than 90 days prior to the departure of the trip. Costs included: Guide fees, park entrance fees, permit fees, double accommodations in hotels. Shared accommodations in refugios (huts) while trekking, group transportation, park entrance fees, a group first aid kit, emergency sat phone, breakfasts, lunches & dinners while trekking. Breakfasts in hotels. Costs not included: Flights, visa fees, kayaking option at Grey Glacier, restaurant meals, beverages during meals, personal clothing and equipment (packs, sleeping bag, boots etc.), gratuities of any kind, additional nights before/after the stated itinerary, porter fees, taxi transportation to/from hotel, required Travel Insurance, single supplements (or any changes to hotel/refugio accommodations). CANCELLATION/REFUNDS Cancellation and refund policies are discussed in the General Terms and Conditions sheet that is included in the sign-up documents package. We encourage you to read that information carefully. Business realities force us to strictly adhere to the conditions outlined in that document.

3 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 3 of 13 CONDITIONING The best training for trekking is trekking (aka hiking). Get outside and log some miles in your boots while carrying a pack. Concentrate on your heart, legs and lungs. Climb or hike at any opportunity. You will enjoy the trip more if you are properly prepared. An aerobic program of running, swimming or bicycling, plus a conditioning program for the thigh muscles is strongly recommended. Running, stairs, weight training or similar programs are excellent. EQUIPMENT The enclosed PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST is for your guidance. Most items are REQUIRED, a few are optional. Please consider each item carefully and be sure you understand what each piece of equipment s function is before you substitute or delete items from the list. Keep in mind that this list has been carefully compiled by IMG. If you have questions just give us a call or shoot us a note Office@mountainguides.com is best. Kayaking on Lago Grey FOOD Breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be provided while you are trekking. Breakfasts typically consist of cereal, scrambled eggs, toast, juice and coffee. Lunches are made up of a sandwich, a chocolate bar, a granola bar and some trail mix. Dinners in the Chilean huts are pretty hearty: chicken and rice, pork chops and potatoes and shepherd s pie are a few examples we ve seen on the trail. Vegetarian and gluten free options exist but extremely specialized diets are often hard to accommodate. For the Fitz Roy extension, we ll base out of our hotel and we ll eat at a different local restaurant each night (not included). Breakfast & lunches are in included on the extension. WEATHER Seasons in the southern hemisphere are opposite of what we have here in the States. Spring is Fall, Summer is Winter and so on. In January & February we ll likely see high temperatures in he 60 s & 70 s and lows in the 40 s, perfect trekking and sleeping temperatures. PASSPORTS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILE & ARGENTINA U.S. citizens entering Chile & Argentina must have a valid passport. U.S. citizens traveling to Chile or Argentina for recreation, tourism, business, or academic conferences do not need to obtain a visa prior to their arrival to Chile. A Tourist Card will be issued for a stay of up to 90 days upon entry. Currently, there is no reciprocity for US citizens.

4 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 4 of 13 REQUIRED INSURANCE: IMG requires that all* trip participants purchase Travel Insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation, repatriation and medical expenses for the duration of their IMG program. Trip Cancellation Insurance is strongly recommended. Trekking and mountaineering programs are true "adventure travel." PORTERS, PACKING AND TRAVELING SUGGESTIONS Each trekker is responsible for carrying their own gear. Porters (Chile only) are available to assist 15kg max). Sharing a porter between two people is a good way to save a few pounds and a few bucks. Let the office know if you d like to use a porter for the trek. For the Fitz Roy extension we ll base out of the hotel so we ll only need day packs. Most airlines limit checked luggage to two pieces each weighing no more than 20kg., depending on the airline. Duffel bags are great for trekkers and climbers alike. Use one duffel for your personal gear (clothes for town, etc.) and the other for your trekking gear. Buy two TSA approved locks for use while traveling. Tip: Use your trekking pack as your carry-on and do your best to travel with the vital pieces of gear (boots, medications, and a few important layers, etc.) just in case your bags get lost en route. Extra gear will be left behind at the hotel in a secure location. Experienced travelers will also carry a couple of extra passport photos with them as well as a copy of the first pages of your passport. These should be carried in a place separate from your passport. Having them available will greatly facilitate the replacement of your passport if you ever lost it. Get to the airport early and make sure your luggage gets checked through to the correct destination. Also, make sure that your flight connections aren t too tight. Lost luggage is a pain. Try to keep the number of connections to a minimum when you are making travel plans and use the same airline as much as possible. Leave expensive jewelry and watches at home. Everyone should wear a watch with an alarm, they are quite handy. Also, it s convenient to have a pen with you for filling in travel forms. FLIGHT INFORMATION AND TRAVEL PLANS Seats can sometimes be in short supply to South America and flight schedules can change frequently. Because of this, we encourage you to make your reservations early and strongly urge you to contact Pirjo at CTT Destinations: or by at: img@cttdestinations.com This is an agency that specializes in group travel. We ve worked with them for years and can highly recommend them to help make your travel arrangements. By knowing our programs, they can do a lot to facilitate your travel plans. It is also beneficial for us to have knowledge of everyone s travel arrangements. Please note the flight differences between the treks. Trek 1 flies into/out of Punta Arenas (PUQ). Treks 2 & 3 fly into / out of Puerto Natales (PNT). Those on the Fitz Roy extension will fly into PNT and out of El Calafate. ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION While it s always nice to have a doctor as a participant on our trips, we cannot guarantee one s presence and you should be aware of this. We do ask that you carefully fill out the Medical Information form that is part of the sign up packet which you completed as part of the registration procedure. We need to be informed of any allergies you may have, medicines you are currently taking and any medical conditions which could possibly affect your ability to safely participate on a climbing expedition. In addition to the first aid items listed on the equipment list, there are a few additional medications that you should consider. These should be discussed with your personal physician

5 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 5 of 13 and will require his prescription. We want everyone to bring a course of the prescription antibiotic Ciprofloxacin. You should also bring some Imodium for treatment of traveler s diarrhea. Please consider both of these medications as part of your REQUIRED equipment list. Any medication should be used only if necessary and use should be discussed thoroughly with your physician and with your guide before you take the medication. Water in Patagonia is generally fine to drink. If you re concerned about the water, an efficient, effective and inexpensive method is the use of iodine crystals. These are available commercially at mountaineering stores as a product called Polar Pure. Iodine tablets, such as Potable Agua are also available and work well. IMMUNIZATIONS No immunizations are currently required to enter Chile or Argentina. We do recommend that you consider the following: Tetanus/Diphtheria: There is no natural immunity to the tetanus toxin and since it is found throughout the world, immunization is a universal recommendation regardless of age. A combined tetanus/ diphtheria booster is available, good for ten years. Hepatitis Vaccine: New vaccines are available for both hepatitis A and B. Please consult your physician or local health department for their recommendations. You should also ask your physician for a prescription for a course of the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin. Please consider this to be part of your required equipment. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Casual attire is the rule for most of our activities. It s nice to have a clean shirt with a collar and a pair of pants for evenings in town. Cash should be carried in the form of U.S. dollars. Well-known credit cards are also accepted at better business establishments. Plan to take about $500 cash, add $300 if you re on the extension. That s probably more than you ll spend but it s always nice to have extra dollars. Bader Valley

6 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 6 of 13 Patagonia Trek Itinerary: Trek #1 (Fly into/out of Punta Arenas) Day 1 December 26, 2017 Depart Home Day 2 December 27, 2017 Afternoon arrival in Punta Arenas. Overnight in Punta Arenas. Group dinner. Day 3 December 28, 2017 Private transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales. Gear checks in the afternoon. We ll stay at a local 3 or 4 star hotel. Day 4 December 29, 2017 Puerto Natales is a great little town to explore. Some of us might rent bikes, others might choose to explore town on their own. Day 5 December 30, 2017 We'll enjoy an early morning breakfast before our private transfer from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park where we begin our trek up the Ascencio Valley along the wild river (of the same name) making our way through a forest of Lenga trees. We ll check into Refugio Chileno and drop off some gear before continuing up the trail to the towers. We ll reach the towers in the early to later afternoon. The towers stay pretty well hidden throughout the day and eventually (weather permitting) appear right before our eyes as if they came from nowhere!. After taking in the towers we ll head back to the refugio for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 7hrs / Distance 15km / Refugio Chileno) Day 6 December 31, 2017 Day packs today! Today we ll wake up and head back up towards the towers but will continue past them and on up into the Silence Valley. The Silence Valley requires a special permit to trek in so it s quite common to have the entire valley to ourselves. As we make our way up above tree like we continue around the corner eventually finding the backside of the towers. We can continue on as far as we like once we re satisfied with the day we ll head back down to Chileno for our second night. Note that if we missed the towers yesterday due to weather we ll take the morning or afternoon opportunity to see them again, a nice insurance policy built into our itinerary. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8hrs / Distance 15-20km / Refugio Chileno) Day 7 January 1, 2018 After breakfast at Refugio Chileno we will trek down to, and alongside, Lake Nordenskjold and below the hanging glaciers of Mount Almirante Nieto, until we will reach Refugio Los Cuernos at base of Los Cuernos. We ll stay here for two nights. The refugio is in a great location, right on the lake and is a popular spot for great sunrise and sunset photos. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 6hrs / Distance 14km / Refugio Los Cuernos) Day 8 January 2, 2018 Day packs today! After breakfast, we'll head into Bader Valley. Bader Valley, also known as the Forgotten Valley, is one of last untouched areas in the park and is surrounded by the granite walls of Mascara (Mask - 2,300 meters), Hoja (Leaf - 2,200 meters) and Espada (Sword - 2,500 meters). Like the Silence Valley, the Bader Valley requires a special permit making our group likely the only people in the valley. The huge surrounding walls, and ever growing views is always a highlight for trekkers. Look up condors are often circling in the thermals above. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8-9hrs / Distance 12km / Refugio Los Cuernos)

7 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 7 of 13 Day 9 January 3, 2018 Today we'll trek to the famous French Valley.A lot of trekkers consider the French Valley the most beautiful in the park and one of the most unique in the world. It is surrounded by hanging glaciers (where you can see and hear the ice calving off at various times during the day) and an amphitheater of granite walls and spires. There are amazing views throughout this day and the further you trek into the valley the better they become! After the French Valley everybody notices the unique turquoise color of Lake Pehoe, where our next refugio awaits. We'll spend the night at Lodge Paine Grande where you can enjoy a Pisco Sour in the bar that overlooks Paine Grande and Los Cuernos. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8hrs / Distance 20km / Refugio Paine Grande) Day 10 January 4, 2018 Today is a relatively easy day. After breakfast we ll load up and trek alongside Lago Grey. The Grey Glacier comes into view after a couple hours on the trail and remains the prominent feature for the next few days. The Grey Glacier is as stunning as it is huge square miles - 17 miles long. We ll pull into Refugio Grey for lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the area. If it s a nice day we ll take advantage of the weather and take the optional ($100) 2-3 hour kayak tour it s worth every penny! (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 4hrs / Distance 11km / Refugio Grey) Day 11 January 5, 2018 Day packs today! We ll spend the day trekking along Grey Glacier taking in the panoramic views of the glacier. We ll cross a couple bridges and maybe even a ladder or two to get to a few different viewpoints. If we missed the kayaking yesterday we ll jump in the kayaks in the morning or afternoon today, weather permitting of course. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 6hrs / Distance 10km / Refugio Grey) Day 12 January 6, 2018 Early risers will wake up to take advantage of the morning light; others might sleep in a bit. No big agenda today. It s an opportunity to get packed up, kayak if we missed it the previous two days or head down to the lookout again. We ll meet back up for lunch then we'll hop on board the Grey III which will take us across Lago Grey not before swinging right up next to the calving glacier. We'll sip on our Pisco Sour as we recant the highlights of the trek or take a nap. Our van awaits us on the other side of the lake. 2hrs in the van we re back in Puerto Natales for showers, some souvenir shopping and a farewell dinner. (Breakfast & Lunch / Trekking: 0hrs / Distance: 0km / Hotel in Puerto Natales) Day 13 January 7, 2018 Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport vía private transfer. Afternoon flight to Santiago. **Please note that our shuttle will arrive at the Punta Arenas Airport between 12pm and 1pm. Early flights home on this day are not possible to accommodate. Day 14 January 8, 2018 Arrival home.

8 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 8 of 13 Patagonia Trek Itinerary: Trek #2 (Fly into/out of Puerto Natales) Day Trek #2 Details Day 1 January 7, 2018 Depart Home Day 2 January 8, 2018 Connection in Santiago. Afternoon arrival in Puerto Natales. Short cab ride to the hotel. Check-in and settle in! Afternoon/evening gear checks. Day 3 January 9, 2018 Gear checks. Puerto Natales is a great little town to explore. Some of us might rent bikes, others might choose to explore town on their own. Day 4 January 10, 2018 We'll enjoy an early morning breakfast before our private transfer from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park where we begin our trek up the Ascencio Valley along the wild river (of the same name) making our way through a forest of Lenga trees. We ll check into Refugio Chileno and drop off some gear before continuing up the trail to the towers. We ll reach the towers in the early to later afternoon. The towers stay pretty well hidden throughout the day and eventually (weather permitting) appear right before our eyes as if they came from nowhere!. After taking in the towers we ll head back to the refugio for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 7hrs / Distance 15km / Refugio Chileno) Day 5 January 11, 2018 Day packs today! Today we ll wake up and head back up towards the towers but will continue past them and on up into the Silence Valley. The Silence Valley requires a special permit to trek in so it s quite common to have the entire valley to ourselves. As we make our way up above tree like we continue around the corner eventually finding the backside of the towers. We can continue on as far as we like once we re satisfied with the day we ll head back down to Chileno for our second night. Note that if we missed the towers yesterday due to weather we ll take the morning or afternoon opportunity to see them again, a nice insurance policy built into our itinerary. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8hrs / Distance 15-20km / Refugio Chileno) Day 6 January 12, 2018 After breakfast at Refugio Chileno we will trek down to, and alongside, Lake Nordenskjold and below the hanging glaciers of Mount Almirante Nieto, until we will reach Refugio Los Cuernos at base of Los Cuernos. We ll stay here for two nights. The refugio is in a great location, right on the lake and is a popular spot for great sunrise and sunset photos. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 6hrs / Distance 14km / Refugio Los Cuernos) Day 7 January 13, 2018 Day packs today! After breakfast, we'll head into Bader Valley. Bader Valley, also known as the Forgotten Valley, is one of last untouched areas in the park and is surrounded by the granite walls of Mascara (Mask - 2,300 meters), Hoja (Leaf - 2,200 meters) and Espada (Sword - 2,500 meters). Like the Silence Valley, the Bader Valley requires a special permit making our group likely the only people in the valley. The huge surrounding walls, and ever growing views is always a highlight for trekkers. Look up condors are often circling in the thermals above. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8-9hrs / Distance 12km / Refugio Los Cuernos)

9 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 9 of 13 Day 8 January 14, 2018 Today we'll trek to the famous French Valley. A lot of trekkers consider the French Valley the most beautiful in the park and one of the most unique in the world. It is surrounded by hanging glaciers (where you can see and hear the ice calving off at various times during the day) and an amphitheater of granite walls and spires. There are amazing views throughout this day and the further you trek into the valley the better they become! After the French Valley, everybody notices the unique turquoise color of Lake Pehoe, where our next refugio awaits. We'll spend the night at Lodge Paine Grande where you can enjoy a Pisco Sour in the bar that overlooks Paine Grande and Los Cuernos. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8hrs / Distance 20km / Refugio Paine Grande) Day 9 January 15, 2018 Today is a relatively easy day. After breakfast, we ll load up and trek alongside Lago Grey. The Grey Glacier comes into view after a couple hours on the trail and remains the prominent feature for the next few days. The Grey Glacier is as stunning as it is huge square miles - 17 miles long. We ll pull into Refugio Grey for lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the area. If it s a nice day we ll take advantage of the weather and take the optional ($100) 2-3 hour kayak tour it s worth every penny! (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 4hrs / Distance 11km / Refugio Grey Day 10 January 16, 2018 Day packs today! We ll spend the day trekking along Grey Glacier taking in the panoramic views of the glacier. We ll cross a couple bridges and maybe even a ladder or two to get to a few different viewpoints. If we missed the kayaking yesterday we ll jump in the kayaks in the morning or afternoon today, weather permitting of course. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 6hrs / Distance 10km / Refugio Grey) Day 11 January 17, 2018 Early risers will wake up to take advantage of the morning light; others might sleep in a bit. No big agenda today. It s an opportunity to get packed up, kayak if we missed it the previous two days or head down to the lookout again. We ll meet back up for lunch then we'll hop on board the Grey III which will take us across Lago Grey not before swinging right up next to the calving glacier. We'll sip on our Pisco Sour as we recant the highlights of the trek or take a nap. Our van awaits us on the other side of the lake. 2hrs in the van we re back in Puerto Natales for showers, some souvenir shopping and a farewell dinner. (Breakfast & Lunch / Trekking: 0hrs / Distance: 0km / Hotel in Puerto Natales) Day 12 January 18, 2018 We re done! Casual morning, maybe some souvenir shopping and an extra cup of coffee. We re just a quick taxi ride to the airport and the official start of our journeys home. Day 13 January 19, 2018 Arrival home.

10 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 10 of 13 Patagonia Trek Itinerary: Trek #3 (*Optional Fitz Roy Extension) Day Trek #3 Details Day 1 February 4, 2018 Depart Home Day 2 February 5, 2018 Connection in Santiago. Afternoon arrival in Puerto Natales. Short cab ride to the hotel. Check-in and settle in! Afternoon/evening gear checks. Day 3 February 6, 2018 Puerto Natales is a great little town to explore. Some of us might rent bikes, others might choose to explore town on their own. Day 4 February 7, 2018 We'll enjoy an early morning breakfast before our private transfer from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park where we begin our trek up the Ascencio Valley along the wild river (of the same name) making our way through a forest of Lenga trees. We ll check into Refugio Chileno and drop off some gear before continuing up the trail to the towers. We ll reach the towers in the early to later afternoon. The towers stay pretty well hidden throughout the day and eventually (weather permitting) appear right before our eyes as if they came from nowhere!. After taking in the towers we ll head back to the refugio for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 7hrs / Distance 15km / Refugio Chileno) Day 5 February 8, 2018 Day packs today! Today we ll wake up and head back up towards the towers but will continue past them and on up into the Silence Valley. The Silence Valley requires a special permit to trek in so it s quite common to have the entire valley to ourselves. As we make our way up above tree like we continue around the corner eventually finding the backside of the towers. We can continue on as far as we like once we re satisfied with the day we ll head back down to Chileno for our second night. Note that if we missed the towers yesterday due to weather we ll take the morning or afternoon opportunity to see them again, a nice insurance policy built into our itinerary. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8hrs / Distance 15-20km / Refugio Chileno) Day 6 February 9, 2018 After breakfast at Refugio Chileno we will trek down to, and alongside, Lake Nordenskjold and below the hanging glaciers of Mount Almirante Nieto, until we will reach Refugio Los Cuernos at base of Los Cuernos. We ll stay here for two nights. The refugio is in a great location, right on the lake and is a popular spot for great sunrise and sunset photos. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 6hrs / Distance 14km / Refugio Los Cuernos) Day 7 February 10, 2018 Day packs today! After breakfast, we'll head into Bader Valley. Bader Valley, also known as the Forgotten Valley, is one of last untouched areas in the park and is surrounded by the granite walls of Mascara (Mask - 2,300 meters), Hoja (Leaf - 2,200 meters) and Espada (Sword - 2,500 meters). Like the Silence Valley, the Bader Valley requires a special permit making our group likely the only people in the valley. The huge surrounding walls, and ever growing views is always a highlight for trekkers. Look up condors are often circling in the thermals above. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8-9hrs / Distance 12km / Refugio Los Cuernos)

11 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 11 of 13 Day 8 February 11, 2018 Today we'll trek to the famous French Valley. A lot of trekkers consider the French Valley the most beautiful in the park and one of the most unique in the world. It is surrounded by hanging glaciers (where you can see and hear the ice calving off at various times during the day) and an amphitheater of granite walls and spires. There are amazing views throughout this day and the further you trek into the valley the better they become! After the French Valley, everybody notices the unique turquoise color of Lake Pehoe, where our next refugio awaits. We'll spend the night at Lodge Paine Grande where you can enjoy a Pisco Sour in the bar that overlooks Paine Grande and Los Cuernos. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 8hrs / Distance 20km / Refugio Paine Grande) Day 9 February 12, 2018 Today is a relatively easy day. After breakfast, we ll load up and trek alongside Lago Grey. The Grey Glacier comes into view after a couple hours on the trail and remains the prominent feature for the next few days. The Grey Glacier is as stunning as it is huge square miles - 17 miles long. We ll pull into Refugio Grey for lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the area. If it s a nice day we ll take advantage of the weather and take the optional ($100) 2-3 hour kayak tour it s worth every penny! (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 4hrs / Distance 11km / Refugio Grey Day 10 February 13, 2018 Day packs today! We ll spend the day trekking along Grey Glacier taking in the panoramic views of the glacier. We ll cross a couple bridges and maybe even a ladder or two to get to a few different viewpoints. If we missed the kayaking yesterday we ll jump in the kayaks in the morning or afternoon today, weather permitting of course. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Trekking 6hrs / Distance 10km / Refugio Grey) Day 11 February 14, 2018 Early risers will wake up to take advantage of the morning light; others might sleep in a bit. No big agenda today. It s an opportunity to get packed up, kayak if we missed it the previous two days or head down to the lookout again. We ll meet back up for lunch then we'll hop on board the Grey III which will take us across Lago Grey not before swinging right up next to the calving glacier. We'll sip on our Pisco Sour as we recant the highlights of the trek or take a nap. Our van awaits us on the other side of the lake. 2hrs in the van we re back in Puerto Natales for showers, some souvenir shopping and a farewell dinner. (Breakfast & Lunch / Trekking: 0hrs / Distance: 0km / Hotel in Puerto Natales) Day 12 February 15, 2018 For those not on the extension you can enjoy a casual morning in Puerto Natales before your flights to Santiago. Optional Fitz Roy Extension Begins: We'll hop in our our private transportation across the Chile/Argentina Border and make our way to El Calafate. Total drive time is 3-4 hours. We'll enjoy lunch en El Calafate and explore the town in the afternoon. (Breakfast / Trekking: 0hrs / Distance: 0km / Hotel)

12 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 12 of 13 Day 13 February 16, 2018 We'll enjoy a full day in El Calafate exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier area of Los Glaciares National Park. A 1-hour boat tour to get an up close and personal view of the glacier will be the highlight of the day. We'll return to Calafate for dinner at a local restaurant & stay at our hotel. (Breakfast / Trekking 4hr / Distance 7km / Hotel) Day 14 February 17, 2018 Today we'll wake up and make our way to El Chalten, home of Fitz Roy! The drive is a pleasant one featuring views of South America's 3rd largest lake, Lago Argentino. Keep your eyes open for Fitz Roy! We'll hit the trail in the afternoon for a relatively easy hike up the Cerro Torre trail. Highlights on this hike include views of Cerro Torre, Fitz Roy and the Torre Glacier above Laguna Torre. Keep your eyes peeled for ice calving off the glacier. The day wraps up back at our hotel in Chalten & dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants. (Breakfast / Trekking 7hrs / Distance 18km / Hotel) Day 15 February 18, 2018 Today is a big day. After a short drive to the trail head we'll start our trek along the Rio Electrico & Rio Blanco making our way to the Fitz Roy climbers base camp area for a nice break. From there we'll continue our ascent to Laguna de Los Tres. From the lakes edge we'll soak in the vertical walls of the east face of Fitz Roy and it's surround spires. Don't miss the Piedras Blancas Glacier! After a picnic lunch, we'll make our way back down to the climber's base camp and on down to Chalten for the evening. (Breakfast, Lunch / Trekking 8hrs / Distance 19km / Hotel) Day 16 February 19, 2018 Another full day today! We'll leave Chalten on foot and take the less traveled Loma del Pliegue Tumbado trail. The trail takes us through the forest to the tree line where we'll hike across scree eventually getting to the summit of one of the three peaks of Pliegue Tumbado. From here we'll be able to appreciate Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre and their surrounding valleys. From here, you guessed it, it's back to Chalten and a dinner at another one of our favorite local restaurants. (Breakfast, Lunch / Trekking 8hrs / Distance 19km / Hotel) Day 17 February 20, 2018 After breakfast, we'll make our way to the airport in El Calafate to start the long journey home. We'll arrive at the airport around 12:00pm requiring afternoon or evening departure flights. Day 18 February 21, 2018 Home

13 Patagonia Trek with International Mountain Guides page 13 of 13 Patagonia Trek Equipment List Gear 40-50L Pack (*optional rain cover) Trekking Poles Upper Body (torso) Short-sleeved synthetic or wool base layer t-shirt (1-2) Long-sleeved synthetic or wool base layer t-shirt (1-2) Softshell jacket Gore-Tex rain shell jacket Insulated jacket (lightweight down or synthetic fill) Fleece pullover or wool sweater for huts. Lower Body (legs) Lightweight long underwear synthetic or wool (optional) Softshell pants or convertible nylon trekking pants Gore-Tex pants Shorts or something casual to sleep in. Feet A pair of mid-weight Gore-Tex hiking boots that have been worn & tested 3 pair of socks (and liners if you wear sock liners) Flip flops (shower shoes and around the huts) Lightweight gaiters (optional) Misc. Sunscreen & lip balm Small first aid & toiletry kit Snacks (optional) 1-2 wide mouth water bottles Earplugs Watch with alarm Small pocketknife or Leatherman. Camera (extra battery) Headlamp (extra batteries) 2 trash bags for keeping things dry in your pack. Small towel. Head Sun hat or baseball hat Warm ski hat IMG Buff (Provided upon arrival in Punta Arenas) Sunglasses (Polarized with UV protection) Torres del Paine National Park Los Torres del Paine Hands Mid-weight softshell or fleece gloves Sleeping Lightweight down or Syn. bag (Up to +40 F is ok)

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