tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post1619813137162410163..comments2024-02-14T09:46:13.723-08:00Comments on This Makes No Sense At All: Patagonia - Torres del Paine - Trip Planning Stream of ConsciousnessTimecheckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-91055820623071383502013-11-26T22:25:34.635-08:002013-11-26T22:25:34.635-08:00I can only say probably - the campgrounds associat...I can only say probably - the campgrounds associated with the refugios have a very small store where some food can be purchased - may be just canned. They also rent stoves, so I assume they would have white gas, but don't know for sure. I saw some isobutane/propane canisters in the large refugio shop at Las Torres. Don't know if they run out of stock or not. I'd say no on leaving Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-6458647319911780422013-11-26T18:49:25.137-08:002013-11-26T18:49:25.137-08:00Thanks for all of the information available here. ...Thanks for all of the information available here. Just wanting to double check on some facts - two friends and I are planning on coming to Torres del Paine via El Calafate and *not* stopping in Puerto Natales. Will we be able to purchase food & fuel (white gas, ideally, but flexible on that) in TdP? And will it be reasonable to leave an extra bag or two in a hostel or hotel in TdP? We're Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717909039871627964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-77723280219758776442012-11-14T12:17:16.821-08:002012-11-14T12:17:16.821-08:00Thanks, John. I haven't had time to update the...Thanks, John. I haven't had time to update the blog yet, but Susan has written a book about Torres del Paine that incorporates all of the above information and much more, plus journaling the trip experience: <br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0936034041/&tag=wwwbackpack4c-20" rel="nofollow">Patagonia Chronicle: On Foot in Torres del Paine</a>Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-59643835193378286542012-11-14T09:14:17.229-08:002012-11-14T09:14:17.229-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-17159163438747626052012-11-14T06:23:09.531-08:002012-11-14T06:23:09.531-08:00Done lots of trekking in Europe & the Himalaya...Done lots of trekking in Europe & the Himalayas and I just want to compliment you on the blog/website. Its whetted my interest in getting down South.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />JohnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10985814447665435964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-69908347837726285632011-05-02T07:33:17.473-07:002011-05-02T07:33:17.473-07:00I´ve been to Torres Del Paine and I loved it.
My...I´ve been to Torres Del Paine and I loved it. <br /> My husband and I decided to visit Chile last year. The whole trip was wonderful but Torres del Paine was AMAZING! It even snowed down on us and it was one of the most magical moments of our lives: We´re from Brazil and we had never seen snow before!<br /> Torres del Paine is amazing and while we were there we couldn´t believe our eyes....it Fernanda Abatepaulo Linhares Guimarãeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350520235484027528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-35153680982028184422009-11-26T09:19:57.534-08:002009-11-26T09:19:57.534-08:00I don't think Refugio Lago Paine exists. Nothi...I don't think Refugio Lago Paine exists. Nothing shows there on the official Torres del Paine park map, and that map I found to be quite accurate. My big map that I bought ahead of time shows a free camp there.Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-8075652954687795392009-11-26T04:55:38.075-08:002009-11-26T04:55:38.075-08:00Also wanted to add my thanks for putting such comp...Also wanted to add my thanks for putting such comprehensive info out there for other people's benefit. The links to maps are especially useful. I'm going in Jan and doing the circuit. Was also hoping to do a day's walk to Refugio Lago Paine, then back again but haven't found any info about that anywehre. Don't suppose you heard about it in your travels?!<br />Thanks,<br />AbbyRubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563095510830957808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-48900582447525923512009-10-19T15:41:14.822-07:002009-10-19T15:41:14.822-07:00Cool. So there should be no issues if we bring fre...Cool. So there should be no issues if we bring freeze dried food from home? Most likely it will be pre packaged stuff. I'll just be sure to be honest about it when we enter Chile and check off the "organic" box. Getting stoked..1 month of surfing, MTB'ng and backpacking<br /><br />LKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-49684268485393606622009-10-19T09:03:10.597-07:002009-10-19T09:03:10.597-07:00Yes, I think Puerto Natales has more supplies than...Yes, I think Puerto Natales has more supplies than Punta Arenas. We didn't buy anything there, had brought all freeze dried food from home, and got gas cartridge in Punta Arenas, but after walking around both locations, I think you could get everything you need in Puerto Natales. Also, in the park at Las Torres refugio, which is probably your first stop, they have some freeze dried food, gas Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-77546706080484681062009-10-19T00:53:36.533-07:002009-10-19T00:53:36.533-07:00Awesome trip report. Lots of good info. Wife and I...Awesome trip report. Lots of good info. Wife and I are doing the circut for the honeymoon this December. 1 quick question. Is it easy to find food(condusive to backpacking) in Puerto Natales or should one do the shopping in Punta Arenas? Thanks in advance for any help.<br /><br />LKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-36449823386362772942009-10-18T06:11:34.026-07:002009-10-18T06:11:34.026-07:00Hi. Great links full of information. Just one corr...Hi. Great links full of information. Just one correction on visas/reciprocity fees. Argentina never implemented their's so there is no fee for the same handful of nationalities which pay a reciprocity fee for Chile. For Chile, you only pay if flying into the international airport at Santiago. You do not pay at land borders or flying into other Chilean airports or entering by sea. Sort your Bystanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583643726379606738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-46990909473145172602009-10-17T22:39:59.708-07:002009-10-17T22:39:59.708-07:00No reservations needed for campsites. You just put...No reservations needed for campsites. You just put your tent where you can find a spot and there are lots of spots. They do rent tents at the staffed refugios, and if I were renting tents, I would at least ask the current refugio to phone ahead to your next one, and reserve a tent if necessary. The refugios with lodging had meals for campers as well. Just let them know soon after you get there, Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-71741115712684395182009-10-17T19:49:58.202-07:002009-10-17T19:49:58.202-07:00Thanks for your useful info. My boyfriend and I ar...Thanks for your useful info. My boyfriend and I are going to do the circuit this December. You are saying that "all spots have camping, ones with lodging require that the lodging be reserved in advance". Does this mean that camping spots have to be reserved in advance too? If so, how do we make the reservations? Were meals available for campers at the refugios?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-12717673724204510942009-10-14T20:44:00.104-07:002009-10-14T20:44:00.104-07:00So far so good, this is very usefull website,... ...So far so good, this is very usefull website,... the most useful I came across anyway... <br />My flight to Buenos Aires leaves in 26 hours, getting all excited to visit the southern parts of this globe.<br />Thanks a lot for sharing your information!!Stevenhttp://www.fototorotter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-14730061335123569422009-08-25T21:28:15.309-07:002009-08-25T21:28:15.309-07:00I don't know how to to put gps tracks on a blo...I don't know how to to put gps tracks on a blog, but if you can download it somewhere, for instance in a google map, I can point to it.Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-17960293969689277292009-08-03T13:25:12.365-07:002009-08-03T13:25:12.365-07:00hy, I have complete garmin gps tracks for torres d...hy, I have complete garmin gps tracks for torres del paine.<br />how can I upload it to this site?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-48068508465414557072009-03-02T11:13:00.000-08:002009-03-02T11:13:00.000-08:00An easier link to the photo gallery above, note th...An easier link to the photo gallery above, note that password Rochester is required:<BR/><A HREF="http://gaylord.smugmug.com/gallery/7456931_t35Fj/1/481339258_SgJZn" REL="nofollow"> Photo Gallery Link </A> Also, clicking on the Photo Gallery will totally blow your link to this blog away - no back button.Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-19048981765786821952009-03-02T09:07:00.000-08:002009-03-02T09:07:00.000-08:00Dayspring - thanks for the trip report. Where were...Dayspring - thanks for the trip report. Where were the 18 mile days?Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-12673719298135876682009-03-02T09:06:00.000-08:002009-03-02T09:06:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-80776034484157084972009-03-01T22:38:00.000-08:002009-03-01T22:38:00.000-08:00I appreciated the information found on this websit...I appreciated the information found on this website and wanted to return the favor. We just returned from TdP. Hiked the full circuit AND both trips to the Towers and up Valle Frances in 7 days. Longest days were 18 miles. We started at Hosteria Las Torres and went up to Campamento Torres then around the park counterclockwise. However if I had to do it over again, I would have taken bus to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-70368389083556481042009-03-01T22:28:00.000-08:002009-03-01T22:28:00.000-08:00FYI, just returned from TdP. February 25th, 2009.P...FYI, just returned from TdP. February 25th, 2009.<BR/><BR/>Pictures and comments from our trip can be found here:<BR/><BR/>http://gaylord.smugmug.com/gallery/7456931_t35Fj/1/481339258_SgJZn<BR/><BR/>PW=RochesterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-87639744850634652162009-02-10T13:14:00.000-08:002009-02-10T13:14:00.000-08:00Mark,I'm also doing the Circuit in March. Flying ...Mark,<BR/><BR/>I'm also doing the Circuit in March. Flying in and out of El Calafate over on the Argentina side via Buenos Aires. If transportation from El Calafate to the park works out I'll be starting the circuit on March 19th.<BR/><BR/>Been doing a lot of research myself. Found your blog very useful. Be glad to share more info if you're interested.<BR/><BR/>DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-24524500112856561172009-01-31T12:58:00.000-08:002009-01-31T12:58:00.000-08:00Mark, thanks for the mice warning. I've been think...Mark, thanks for the mice warning. I've been thinking about taking our UrSacks for food storage. Now I will, for sure.Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625904668990883815.post-78873971941765822832009-01-31T12:48:00.000-08:002009-01-31T12:48:00.000-08:00Thanks for the information. We're doing the circu...Thanks for the information. We're doing the circuit in March but really haven't found out any more info than you - a lot less in fact. The only person we have talked to who has done it, warned of the mice! He said treat them like bears and hang your food.<BR/><BR/>MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com