Cambios

Started right after finishing GPT 17 early afternoon. With a weather front moving in and very strong tailwind I didn't dare going further than Camp {18} [8.0+0.5/632], which is sheltered from the wind.

Day 2 I paddled/ sailed the rest of the lake and took the afternoon off.

I got a visit from Carabineros, asking questions but very friendly and helpful with Intel. They told me that ONE SHOULD REGISTER WITH ARMADA IN PUERTO FUY BEFORE CROSSING THE LAKE.

Day 3 I hiked in a drizzle in my drysuit all day. NO MORE SNOW over the mountain.

Camped at S 40° 00.872', W 071° 52.003'. Trail is as described before, many small obstacles, nothing major.

Day 4 I hiked the new regular route. No problem finding the way. There was one horse trail from a few days earlier visible in the mud and tall grass. Vegetation is only starting to grow, so maybe bring a machete later in the season, as there are a handful of places where bamboo and boysenberry might take over soon. Ended up hiking all the way to Chihuio and camped at the river thermal pools (mice ate my trail mix in the night, beware!)

In the morning I started hiking towards Curriñe but got a lift quite soon. Several shops available for all your needs.