Tag Archives: Chile

Otway Sound, Chile

Posted on 29/07/2018 by MountainTraveler

PUNTA ARENAS,  NOVEMBER 2005 – I remember how it was the first time when I met with these funny animals that look neither fish nor birds : the Magellanes penguins in South-Africa… I was intrigued how they could swim and … Continue reading →

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Torres del Paine , Chile

Posted on 29/07/2018 by MountainTraveler

PUERTA NATALES,  NOVEMBER 2005 – This is one of the main reasons why I came to Patagonia in the first place : to see the famous mountain peaks of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.  How many times … Continue reading →

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Torres del Paine

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Chile – visited october 2005. One of the most iconic series of peaks of South-America, maybe of the world… The Torres can only be seen from specific locations inside the N.P. The hike to the base of the Torres … Continue reading →

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Paine Grande

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Chile, 3050m – visited October 2005 Also seen from the boat trip on Lake Pehoe, the Cerro Paine Grande. the highest peak in the Torres del Paine N.P. Hidden behind this massive mounain are the famous Torres del Paine.

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Los Cuernos

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Argentina , 2600 m- visited october 2005. Los Cuernos (The Horns) is one of the many iconic mountain tops of Patagonia. Great views are to be seen when making a boat trip on lake Pehoe. Also wonderfull views from … Continue reading →

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