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==Required Skills and Capabilities==
The Greater Patagonian Trail requires endurance not only because of the total trail lenght but the rather long trail sections. The first three sections exceed 100 km each without regular resupply points on the route. If combining sections the distances become even larger.
 
The isolation in some parts of the trail demands a self-reliant attitude and cautious behaviour.
 
Good navigational skills are essential since the route is mostly unmarked. The hiker needs to recognize and follow the often only vaguely visible trails. Knowledge in setting up and using a GPS is compulsory.
 
Carrying a GPS
 
 
The hiker therefore needs to plan and carry the correct type and quantity of food and cover each day enough distance.
 
 
Hiking the Greater Patagonian trail requires
* Mental capabilities
** Endurance
** Self-reliant in an isolated environment
** Cautious behaviour
* Technical skills
** Good navigational skillsand knowledge how to set up and use a GPS** Planning of food and
* Good navigational skills and knowledge hot to set up and use a GPS
The Greater Patagonian Trail requires endurance not only because of the total lenght of the trail but the rather long distances of some trail sections. The first three sections exceed 100 km each without regular resupply points on the route. The hiker needs to plan and carry the correct type and quantity of food for these long stages.
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