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Photo of the Day: Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia

| by Jason on August 15th, 2024 | 2 Comments » | Photo of the Day

The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park in the south west of Santa Cruz province, Argentina. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia. This icefield is the world’s third largest reserve of fresh water. The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that is growing. Scientist have no idea why. The terminus of the Perito Moreno Glacier is 5 kilometres (3 mi) wide, with an average height of 74 m (240 ft) above the surface of the water of Lake Argentino, in Argentina. It has a total ice depth of 170 metres (558 ft). – Wikipedia

Perito Moreno Glacier

Photo of the Day: Massive Sliding Ice In Patagonia

| by Aracely on June 17th, 2024 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

We walked by this massive body of ice just before going over the John Garner Pass, which is the most feared section of the full circuit trek.  It looked as though it was going to fall on top of us.

Massive Sliding Ice

Photo of the Day: Glacier Grey Ice Field

| by Aracely on May 11th, 2024 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

Glacier Grey begins in the Patagonian Andes Mountains to the west and terminates in three distinct lobes into Grey Lake.  It measures 270KM and it’s located in the south end of the Southern Patagonia Ice Field.

The ice field of the lake can be seen right after full circuit trekkers overcome the Jonh Gardner Pass when traveling from east to west. Those who only trek the W can see Glacier Grey from Refugio Grey Camp Site. However, the best view is from a look out point located at Los Guardas Campsite where this picture was taken.

Glacier Grey Ice Field at Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia, Chile

Photo of the Day: Glacier Los Perros

| by Aracely on May 10th, 2024 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

In late March we hiked the full circuit trek at Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonia Chile. This week will bring you a photo series of our trek.

This photo is of Glacier Los Perros near Los Perros Camp Site. It was taken during very high winds where we had to sit on our bellies to not be blow into the freezing lake.

Glacier Los Perros On Full Circuit Trek At Torres Del Paine National Park

Photo of the Day: Snow Capped Mountains, Torres del Paine

| by Aracely on April 10th, 2024 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

Torres del Paine National Park is a national park encompassing mountains, glaciers, lakes, and river-rich areas in southern Chilean Patagonia.

We trekked for 9 days and 77 miles through the Torres del Paine full circuit. This photos was taken en route to Los Perros campsite on day 3.

Torres Del Paine, Chile Circuit Trek near Los Perro Camping

Photo of the Day: Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate Argentina

| by Aracely on March 31st, 2024 | 2 Comments » | Photo of the Day

The Perito Moreno Glacier is located in the Los Glaciares National Park in the south west of Santa Cruz province, Argentina.  The 250 km2 (97 sq mi) ice formation, and 30 km (19 mi) in length, is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes system shared with Chile.  This ice field is the world’s third largest reserve of fresh water. The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating.  The terminus of the Perito Moreno Glacier is 5 km (3 mi) wide, with an average height of 74 m (240 ft) above the surface of the water of Lake Argentino, in Argentina.  It has a total ice depth of 170 m (558 ft).

This photo was taken during our boat excursion at National Park Los Glaciales.

Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate Argentina