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==Season 2023/24==
* 2024-March-26 to 2023-April-02 / 7.5 days / Hiking / RR + C + D + F / Gerald
My plan was to follow Alex and Andreys footsteps, but i had to descent rather quickly because of coming bad weather (snow, strong wind etc) at Laguna aquas calientes.
Until Rio Negro it's kinda "easy" cause you will find yourself mostly on a trail. Gully wasn't that bad, but finding an alternative way through the landslide later was though. I almost turned back after a failed scary first attempt. I would say it's dangerous, cause it's steep and everywhere super loose sand. Rocks/stones won't stay in place and it's tough to get out once you enter the steep sandy part. Choose your spot wisely!! Cross country was a lot more demanding than I thought. It will drain your battery also a lot faster cause you have to check super frequently. Once you reach the volcanic landscape expect strong wind. Sand on steep slopes will make it difficult to go as fast as you may want to. Because of the weather i had to go through Laguna Mondaca. I explained my situation to the guys there, they didn't really seem to care and gave me the permission to cross their property. Do not walk next to the dried out lake (check map) if the sand is still wet. You will sink in up to your hips. Pain in the ass to get out. The 1k elevation gain out of the valley is slooooow. Too much sand. The park around El bolson was closed. Guards called me a fantastic after they figured out my route. In April there are no buses going to park Ingles, so you have to walk and try to hitchhike your way out.
It was a beautiful hike, especially the valley around Rio Colorado was great. But i am not sure if i have ever done such an demanding hike. I would recommend to do it in a team of 2 and not alone. I will appreciate proper trails from now on a lot more :)
* SOBO 13.03 -19.03.2024
6 days, 167 km, Ascent 7.619m