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==Dangers and Annoyances==
[[Archivo:GPT01-P0050.jpg|thumb|450px|right|Greater Patagonian Trail Section 1: Poor trail condition. Image: Jan Dudeck]]
[[Archivo:GPT02-P0087.jpg|thumb|450px|right|Greater Patagonian Trail Section 2: River Crossing. Image: Jan Dudeck]]
[[Archivo:GPT04-P0039.jpg|thumb|450px|right|Greater Patagonian Trail Section 4: Near Laguna de Las Lajas where 45 soldiers died in
2005 during a snow storm. Image: Jan Dudeck]]
===Trail Condition===
=== River Crossings===
River Crossings are possibly the greatest hazard on this route in particular if attempted during inappropriate times or at not suitable locations. Snowmelt or heavy rain can raise the water level substantially and make a rivers crossing impassable that during other times is easily forded. Also the bed of a river can change and a location that once was suitable for crossing can became too deep or rapid. Therefore do no rely on the GPS waypoint for river crossings but always judge the situation yourself before attempting to ford a river. You may seek an alternative location along the river or turn around and take an alternative route if a river crossing is hazardous.
===Weather===
Storms with heavy rain may arise on all parts of the trail anytime and in elevated areas heavy snowfall may occur even in midsummer. Therefore be always prepared and equipped for sudden weather changes.