My mission during my recce of Patagonia in spring 2016 was to delve into Chile’s little-known region of Aysén. I tracked condors, mountain biked in remote national parks and took to the water multiple times to see sights only accessible by boat…
Harriet’s Aysen Recce: Discovering Deep Patagonia
With my anticipation building as I fly towards the Andes, the panoramic views from the flight down the chain of mountains to Patagonia is a great appetiser for my trip. I arrive amongst the bald peaks and forest filled valleys of Aysen…
Danny’s Ice Cap Exploration
As the world’s third largest mass of ice, trekking and living on the Patagonian ice cap is a truly unique experience and a challenge. Danny contacted Swoop in May of last year looking for an experience that took him to the…
Greg and Michelle’s Off The Beaten Track Adventure
Greg, along with his sister Michelle and two other friends, asked Swoop to help them explore some of the more unknown destinations in Patagonia. Their jam-packed itinerary took them to many of the well-known highlights but via routes that enabled…
Torres del Paine – What is a Refugio
Swoop’s definition of REFUGIO: are warm, friendly, convivial places with shared dorm-style rooms for 6 people, and hot meals and showers. The accommodation is basic but comfortable
Bader Valley – Paine’s hidden valley
The second route was the Bader valley, a small valley that most hikers walk straight path. The turnoff isn’t obviously and it slices into the range between the Cuernos and the Torres giving you an extraordinary close up of the Cuernos and a different view of the south tower.
Bushwhacking the Oggioni Pass – The Paine range’s most adventurous trek
In Torres del Paine the W trek is the classic route that many people hike that takes you to 3 magnificent valleys – the ascencio, Frances and Grey valleys. For more experienced hikers there are a number of different routes including the Paine Circuit and others that take you off the beaten track and allow you to see another side to the park.
On my recent trip to Torres del Paine I wanted to see these routes that I hadn’t seen before.
On my recent trip to Torres del Paine I wanted to see these routes that I hadn’t seen before.
Hotel Review: El Paraiso
Harriet reviews El Paraiso.
Hotel Review: La Aldea, Chalten
Harriet recently stayed at the motel-esque La Aldea in Chalten, here she reviews and gives her top tips for staying there
Places to eat in El Chalten
On Harriet’s recent trip to Chalten she was on a mission to sample as many restaurants as she could. Here she takes you through the various options.