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27 Jul 2014 16:07 #61396 by LouisvV

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Have anyone done any trekking in the Torres del Paine National Park?

Is it expensive to go trekking here?

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28 Jul 2014 07:51 #61397 by JonWells

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In case anyone else was wondering:

Torres del Paine National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Torres del Paine)[3] is a national park encompassing mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers in southern Chilean Patagonia. The Cordillera del Paine is the centerpiece of the park. It lies in a transition area between the Magellanic subpolar forests and the Patagonian Steppes. The park is located 112 km (70 mi) north of Puerto Natales and 312 km (194 mi) north of Punta Arenas. The park borders Bernardo O'Higgins National Park to the west and the Los Glaciares National Park to the north in Argentine territory

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Looks amazing!

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30 Jul 2014 10:16 #61413 by Stijn

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I've got a trip there on the cards for next year!!! :whistle:

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30 Jul 2014 13:40 #61414 by ghaznavid

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Aren't those the peaks famous for numerous deaths while climbing the cliffs? Definitely seen that photo before, but possibly on a page similar to the one that rates a DGT as one of the most dangerous hikes on earth.

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31 Jul 2014 13:21 - 31 Jul 2014 13:30 #61418 by tiska

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The area has had substantial South African interest over the years.
There is a route on the central Tower of Paine famously called the South African route. First climbed in 1973/4 its a hard 30 pitcher graded A4/5.10.
The team was made up of Paul Fatti, Mike Scott, Art Mc Garr, Mervin Prior, Roger Fuggle and Richard Smithers - familiar names in Berg rock climbing too.

It took 30 years for the second ascent to happen - fittingly by a South African team.

The route was then freed for the first time in 2009 over a 13 day period.

One of the foremost South African climbers, Phil Lloyd was killed in this region.

Amongst the things Phil did here was to open two routes, El Caballo de Diablo (The Horse of the Devil) on the North Tower, and Planet Earth to Pisco Control on Paine Chico with Paul Pritchard.

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01 Aug 2014 14:25 #61425 by LouisvV

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04 Aug 2014 17:29 #61457 by ASL #Bivak

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This place is Epic! I know someone who hiked the Paine circuit which sounds amazing. I think it takes at least a week... there are lots of guiding companies who advertise but apparently you can do it on your own too.

the weather is known to be harsh so good protective gear and a tent that can withstand heavy wind is important