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==Season 20222018/2319==

* <span style==Season 2021"background-color:aqua;">'''2018-Dec-14 to 2018-Dec-17 /22== GPT78P / Packrafting (Hornopiren to Rio Puelo along the coast) / Jan Dudeck & Meylin Elisabeth Ubilla González'''</span>

* 2021-Nov-25 After we failed to 2021-Nov-28 / 4 days / GPT78 RR Southbound / Land traverse on the land route from Hornopirén to Rio Puelo to Hornopiren / Meylin Elisabeth Ubilla González (via Lago Pinto Concha and Jan DudeckFirst: Thank you Linda Bortoletto and Martin Lizondo Rio Traidor) we opted for recording this the sea route when being guided by Patricio Bayer in season 2019/20. And thank you for leaving a positive memory with Patricio Bayer. We were granted permission This water route turned out to cross his property after a phone callbe challenging as expected but more feasible. 100 km in fjords and along rather open coast lines was easier and also more attractive than fighting our way through 7 km of Valdivian Rainforest (this was the length of the „missing link” of the land route that we attempted last week but couldn’t traverse fully).

Hornopirén to Puntilla Pichicolo: This route connects Rio Puelo is a section with Hornopiren via Lago Pinto Conchavery few exits along a steep coast. Highlights are It should be paddled in the dense Valdivian Rainforest, early morning before wind picks up. A short cut from Cholgo (GPT77P) via the gigantic Alerce trees, the wetlands hot springs Llancahue to Puntilla Pichicolo is smart choice if you do not need to resupply in Hornopirén. We paddled it on the plateau a calm morning with Cypress trees, the traverse of the volcanic terrain of volcan Yates hardly and the lake Pinto Conchawind.

This route was created many decades ago Puntilla Pichocolo to drive cattle from the Puelo valley to the Rolecha: This sector is less problematic since you paddle along a flat coast before with plenty of exits next to a road was build along the Puelo river. Now this route This part is barely used and only more wind exposed but you can easily switch between paddling, hiking or taking motorized transport. We paddled most of this segment (to Queten) where increasing head wind forced us out of the trail section inside the National Park Hornopiren towards Hornopiren is well maintainedwater and we took motorized transport to Caleta Puelche to not wait two days for a change of weather.

This route is best hiked southbound Rolecha to Tentelhue: Due to strong currents and only after obtaining permission from Patricio Beyer by phone (+56 9 8132 4070 and +56 9 9573 5461). You will also cross wind exposure at the property water route around tip of Eulogio (Lalo) Soto who will probably checks by phone with Patricio Beyer first before letting you pass. He will charge an entrance fee the peninsula it seams a wise choice to hike 2 km on the road instead of 5000 CLP per personpaddling if you camped or stopped nearby.

The route is now slightly altered on the northern end Tentelhue to facilitate a otherwise very demanding river crossing (Diversion from Regular Route atCaleta Puelche: S 41.7806 / W 72.2403 … Now recommended river ford: S 41.7771 / W 72.2359 … Rejoin Regular Route at: S 41.7803 / W 72.7204). This part of the trail segment is generally well maintained and visible. The navigation challenge starts south of the Puesto of Patricio Bayer (Point: Settler {78} [37.6/398]) and ends when leaving the forrest towards the lava field of Volcan Yates (southern end of track: RH-TL&BB-V {78} [24.6+16.8]). A good part of the trail is rarely used and poorly maintained and many animal tracks make the “main trail” often indistinguishable from other weakly visible tracks. But the often dense vegetation and the irregular geography make following the “main trail” essential. We verified our position typically every 50 m, sometimes even more often. The internal compass of our handheld GPS was very helpful to frequently realign us to the “main trail” that takes many unexpected turns and twists. I assume we are the first hikers in many years that walk this route without less problematic since you paddle along a guide. But even flat coast with a very precise GPS record the navigation was unexpected demanding. We consumed substantially more GPS battery power than normal due to the frequent checks and we still accidentally wandered plenty of the “main trail” often. Hikers have no chance exits next to traverse this route without a GPS and without the GPT track fileroad. Even backtracking out memory This part is barely possible. Therefore a backup navigation device and sufficient recharge power are a life insurance on this route. Once the open lava field of Volcan Yates is reached navigation becomes simpler. After a cross country traverse in an open volcanic landscape a well maintained and more wind exposed but you can easily visible trail leads down to Lago Pinto Concha and Hornopiren. ==Season 2020/21== ==Season 2019/20== * 28/29-Dec-2019 / Martín Lizondo / Regular Hiking Southbound The trail switch between Puelo and Hornopirén passes through private landand requires permission of Patricio Beyers (+56 9 8132 4070 and +56 9 9573 5461)paddling, hiking or taking motorized transport. The GPS track isn’t acurate and the route is very difficult We took motorized transport to find, so a guidance is required until the GPT track is updated. Guidance of Patricio Beyers costs CLP 60.000. After Lago Pinto Concha the trail is well maintained by park rangers. Two river crossings are very difficult, so rain could make them impassable. There’s a cable car river crossing too. The route passes through valdivian forests, moody trails, mallines, lots of alerces (one is +3000 years old!), lava fields, snow and a lake. Very demanding and absolutely recommendedCaleta Puelche. ==Season 2018/19== ==Season 2017/18== ==Season 2016/17==