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==Season 2024/25==
**02-11-2024 to 06-11-2024 / 4,5 days / NOBO / RR / Sophie and Gaspar**
Our journey began on November 2nd, departing from Puerto Natales. The first two days were spent reaching Estancia Peralta via a road that started paved but quickly transitioned to gravel, posing no significant challenges. The only noteworthy incidents were a few “Private Road” signs and a landowner initially reluctant to let us pass, claiming it was private property. However, after explaining our destination, Estancia Peralta, he allowed us through without further issues.
From Estancia Peralta onward, the conditions became more challenging. The bridge had been washed out by floods, requiring us to ford the river on foot. The trail then began, marked sporadically with blue posts originally placed for the UltraFiords race, which hasn’t been held in about three years. As a result, many markers are now difficult to follow due to lack of maintenance.
The path led us through a forest full of fallen trees and dense undergrowth, demanding both GPS navigation and physical endurance to navigate while constantly climbing over obstacles. Exiting the forest, we faced around 20 cm of snow at the summit. To minimize avalanche risk, we stayed in the center of the valley, as the slopes were still heavily snow-laden.
The descent rewarded us with breathtaking, postcard-worthy views of Torres del Paine National Park. From there, the journey continued smoothly until we reached the Río Serrano, marking the end of this section.
* 30-11-2024 to 02-12-2024 / 3 days / SOBO / RR / Celio, Amalia and Isabelle
