Towers of Rock and Ice

So, still impressed with glaciers, we decide to move further north and explore a more mountainous part of the park. We head up to see the Fitz Roy range of peaks, a spectacular set of mountains, that together with Torres del Paine over in Chile form the images that most people think of when they think of Patagonia.

Katie, feeling particularly adventuresome decides she needs to “crampon up” and try out some Tyrolean traverses and ice climbing. We head out to Glacier Cerro Torre to let her do her thing. We have absolutely amazing luck with the weather, getting mostly crystal clear days while there. Additionally a notable lack of the famous Patagonian winds!

The glacier is smaller than Perito Moreno, and in retreat versus advancing, still it is really impressive to walk around and look into crevasses and the various stress folds of the ice. It also helps to have a ton of stunning scenery to look at while you do it. Final note: Crampons are cool!