Cambios

==Season 2024/25==

A big thanks goes to Tomáš and Nathalie who told us right on time how to avoid the BB (Var. D and Var. E)! After an off day at hot springs with asado with Chileans (camp 82.3), we started relaxed in the section. We followed the quad tracks (Var. D and Var. E), there was water every 30 minutes. Some fallen trees, especially after the first pass (NOBO). Ferry schedule for Lago Pirihueco: https://barcazahuahum.com/en/schedule-and-prices/

The botanic section

Very important: Do not cross Rio Curringue, but take OH18a (thanks Lilian for this hint, others mentioned it before, but I think such important Information should be repeated in every comment). I had a look at the situation on the other side of the river (easy fording a very welcome cooling down) and after 20m couldn‘t figure out how to continue. On OH18a all easy, as described by Lilian. I was really glad, when I got out of the forest and think this route should be the new RR and the actual one downgraded to „Exploration“. At the 2nd gate at 80.5 there is a house to the left, people there, I asked, if I can pass the gate - and was offered a ride to Currine. The woman was very friendly, but what she is doing there is highly questionable. She has bought much land (outside of Huilo Huilo, as she said) and looks for international investors to build up a community for „eco-social recreation“…

In Currine 2 shops, in the first I was told, that there is no lodging in Currine, I have to walk/hitchhike to Maihue. In the second shop I was offered a room for 25k, very friendly family! Happy end of a demanding day.

* '''Start 2024-11-22/ 4d / Hiking SOBO RR / Mo'''