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- 28 feb. 2018 21:41
- ☀️ 35 °C
- Höjd över havet: 399 m
- ArgentinaSanta Cruz ProvinceDepartamento de Lago ArgentinoEl Chaltén49°19’53” S 72°53’11” W
Climbing Mountains
28 februari 2018, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
Luck was on our side today as we awoke to blue skies for our 1st hike of the trip. We are headed to Laguna de los Tres for an up close visit with Fitz Roy. The original itinerary had us hiking out of town and back on a round trip route, but we opted to get a van instead to take us to another starting point around the other side so that we could explore more of the area (and avoid the uphill section right off the top).
This made the first part of the trek easier as we followed a trail through the forest. Our guide stopped periodically to explain some of the plants and trees that we saw. The river and creek waters were so clear, perfect for refilling our water bottles. The entire hike was simply beautiful as the mountains waited in the near distance.
The last section about to the lagoons is fairly steep, as mentioned by previous hikers. It's important to remember it's not a race because we're all going to get there. Me? I knew it would take some time to get there. I'd been going to the gym regularly the last months to prepare for this hike, but there's also the short legs factor =) Seems for every 2 steps others take, I need 3. Oh well, steady as she goes right?
There's a feeling of exhilaration reaching the top and seeing the stunning blue green waters lying in front of a clear Fitz Roy peak. There aren't really words quite to describe the beauty before my eyes. After checking with one of the guides, I knew I had enough time to get to the water's edge and take a few photos. It's lunchtime, but food is the farthest thing from my mind. Some of the others had gone on further to another lagoon, but me, I'm happy right where I am.
A half hour after I arrived, it was time to start heading back. Down the steep part we went, and then taking a different trail (the original one we would've taken) to town. Along the way, we would stop at Laguna Capri, another beautiful lake, with waters looking more natural. It almost feels like home.
The Patagonian weather is always subject to change, and clouds were starting to roll is as we left Fitz Roy behind us. A few hikers were still headed in, and we could feel the odd rain drop. The precipitation would hold though as we got back in good time and enjoyed post hike drinks.Läs mer