Patagonia Treak 2019 – START OF “W TREK” IN TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK

Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019 by Cybercast

Hello everyone!
The team crossed the border from Argentina to Chile and was welcomed with awesome views of the entire Torres del Paine Massif on a perfect clear day. They checked-in at EcoCamp and after spending one night in the cozy domes, they started the world famous “W Trek”. The team hiked to the French Valley. Not much of a view due to the clouds. However, during the return hike to the Paine hut, they could see the rocky peaks known as Espada, Hoja, Mascara, Cuerno Norte and Punta Bariloche. Team members are doing well and looking forward to hiking to Grey glacier tomorrow.
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Rainier

8.3.20: The upper mountain has been changing over the past two weeks with prolonged above normal seasonal temperatures. Paradise trails are pretty much snow free with only a few sections of lingering snow patches. From Camp Muir, there is a climber friendly traverse across the Cowlitz Glacier. From Ingraham Flats, the route ascends around 400' and crosses a series of crevasses before traversing onto the Cleaver. Access onto the Cleaver is straightforward and in good condition. From the top of the Cleaver, the route ascends several switchbacks before making a hard right traverse at 12,800' heading out towards the Emmons shoulder. The traverse is currently in good condition with several fixed pickets for running belays. Overall, the route is well established, easy to follow, and well wanded.

Baker

8.21.20: Mt Baker (Komo Kulshan) is still in excellent condition with teams reaching the summit daily. The trail to Sandy camp is snow free. There is running water at camp. Approach shoes are an excellent choice for the walk up to camp. The Easton Glacier is still in great condition. There is a large crevasse opening up on the Roman Wall ~9,500ft. Teams are able to end run the crevasse by traversing climbers left to a bridge crossing.

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