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Here the packraft carries you on up to 40% of the distance and this makes it a brilliant deal. In the last 10 years there were 3 major eruptions on or close to the route and numerous alarming hiccups of not so dormant volcanoes. What we seek is diversity and a packraft opens up some of the most epic routes through Patagonia. A packraft does not carry only your backpack but it carries you! Don't ask for the walking time, but always ask how long it takes them on horse. Due to this geography the GPT crosses on section GPT22 into Argentina and does not return to Chile until section GPT26. They downscaled but did not scrap their plans and picked the most attractive sections along the northern half of the GPT. But before we set out we were told by locals that the landlord does not let pass any backpackers. If you are fancy on good cooking in the wild then take your time and stroll through the aisle of the supermarket and try something new. I leave it to others to create a new trail that may start in Santiago and explores the Andes northbound. When I started to work on the southern extension of the GPT I struggled with finding a route from Lago Puelo to Lago Cholila. Some milk their cows and make cheese. Carry at least a poncho to protect yourself and your backpack if rain or snow closes in. The Greater Patagonian Trail is not a hiking trail. Such internet hyperlinks open only while being connected to the internet. I strongly recommend to read first Bethany's general advise to the GPT: Blog: so-you-wanna-hike-the-GPT, In addition you should read the blogs of Bethany and Lauren to the sections that you are planning to walk. Gregg Treinish and Deia Schlosberg, two adventurers from the US, hiked between 2006 and 2008 from the Ecuadorian capitol Quito all the way to the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego. To send the box you do not need any address in this town; all you need to do is making yourself the recipient of your own package. Also a further extension of the trail towards the southern tip of the continent is in preparation. In some national parks so there is signage and markers, though these are often unmaintained and inconsistent. They applied a lot of the ultra-light principals but not so much to go fast but to get far. The typical incubation time is 1 to 3 weeks but also cases with 3 to 45 days between the suspected exposure and the disease outbreak have been reported. Install a suitable app on your smartphone if needed. Only smaller parts of these routes have some kind of trail markers. Thorough checks are performed by the SAG (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero) on the airport and the border checkpoints from neighbouring countries. Outside of parks, in terms of trail markers, you may see sporadically sun faded strips of plastic, beer cans, or even tea pots hanging in a tree. Even if they don’t ask for money and seems to reject it be a happy giver. For this you need to ask locals for bus schedules and bus routes. So far I observed one tendency: As more ambitious the announcement was as less was actually archived. During summer rain is infrequent and short and you can mostly enjoy sunny weather. This ongoing update currently results in inconsistencies of this trail documentation. Numerous valleys and depressions break partly deep breaches into the main mountains range creating natural low passes between Chile and Argentina. A growing number of people use these trails and some believe they have special privileges because they i.e. When reading this document best use full screen slide mode in landscape orienta¬tion. The GPT takes you from the glaciated southern ice field of Chile up through pine trees, lush dense deciduous forest, alti-planos, valleys teeming with animals wild and farmed, along/through rivers and lakes (also wild and farmed), volcanoes, to the more arid environments south of Santiago, as well as a few border crossings into Argentina. I will not publish a link in this wikiexplora article as only the Hiker's Manual provides the required information to understand and correctly use these files. Study the route network that is relevant for you including the optional side trips and escape or exit routes. This lake is also far too wind-exposed and therefore to my current knowledge too dangerous to be packrafted. Patagonia consists of surprisingly disparate zones. The tragedy of Antuco is one example. This resulted in a very fertile exchange of ideas and routes. get normally employed by the landowner that holds a large plot of land in the mountains. Avoid any contact with mice and mice dropping. Hikers are rarely seen on most of the route and some people may suspect other interests because they simply don't know the concept of hiking. They normally hide and avoid contact with humans. In this table you can find them, with instruction regarding access and exit points. In the last 10 years there were 3 major eruptions on or close to the route and numerous alarming hiccups of not so dormant volcanoes. Exaggerating the threat to the animal through intense eye contact, loud but calm shouting, and any other action to appear larger and more menacing, may make the animal retreat. And this gets us to the forth category of “hosts”. The learning and adopting applies to other aspects of your hike i.e. But like any other continent – maybe with the exception of Antarctica – it’s a socially, politically and economically diverse continent with quite different nations. We got in touch before they commenced their endeavor and while they walked northbound I developed the trail southbound. If you find this article to long, to repetitive and to confusing then be assured that the GPT is much worse. What matters in this “partnership” is a good balance; you don’t want to carry your packraft most of the time but benefit from it as much as possible. Bethany Hughes and Lauren Reed (Fidgit and Neon): "This trail has been the most punishing and the most magical experience of my hiking career to date.”, Burkhard Rose: "To walk the Greater Patagonian trial was one of the best thinks in my live. Patagonia consists of surprisingly disparate zones. To draw the right conclusions for your hike read my comments to this film either before or better after watching. Public gravel or paved road with moderate transit traffic. Carrying regular batteries for up to 3 weeks would have meant a substantial extra weight. When I started planning my first long hike through Patagonia in 2013 I could not find a continuous hiking route south of Coñaripe (GPT16) because dense forest hides most of the trails on satellite images. Is simply a compilation of horse trails, minor roads and some cross country sections over private properties and state owned land. Chapter 2 familiarizes you with the geography of the southern Andes and dives deep into each section of the GPT. Several major eruptions occurred in the vicinity of the trail in recent years and parts of the trail were temporarily closed due to increased volcanic activities. This makes hiking more relaxed if compared with North America. This local knowledge is essential to thoughtfully select your route on this vast network and to prepare yourself for each section when actually hiking on the GPT. You find further information to this devise on the, InReach from Delorme offers a similar devise but without the above mentioned limitations. If you are interested, you can listen to their stories while sitting around the warm stove and sharing the traditional drink of this region: Mate. One seize the trail name for a hilarious self-display-page that ended with a blunt lie. But I could see calm rivers and lakes that bridged the gaps and wondered if there exists a light enough boat to be carried in a backpack to traverse these waters. The appropriate pace on this trail network is the "appreciation pace". Knowing the names is always a benefit and very useful when asking for permission to pass. With limited time and sufficient funds this is normally a good choice. But coming to the conclusion that the GPT is not (yet?) Thru-hiking this trail is considered extremely strenuous and challenging. Being light is good and important but not all aspects of the ultra-light philosophy are suitable for this trail. Otherwise I would probably not have discovered the packraft as the ideal hiking partner for Patagonia. This was a very important support since I traveled with my wife primarily the packraft options in central Patagonia. You can cook at your tent and store all you food in your tent without fearing a visit of a hungry bear. On the Argentine side the understanding of the limits can be equally different. These caretakers call themselves "arriero" or "postero" and live during the summer in improvised shelters that are called "puesto". Therefore, parts of chapter 2 are important to read during the preparation phase while other parts will become your guide when hiking on the GPT. In the following I list all relevant resources that help to understand the GPT and to get prepared for an adventure on this route network. Two years before planning the GPT I "dicovered" the valley Polul in Google Earth and we did one of our first hikes without a trekking map to this valley and lake Marinanqui relying solely on satellite images. This digital documentation with all relevant geographic information consists of mul¬tiple files in different file types and is called in the following “GPT track files” or in short “track files”. You might need to show your GPS and your satellite tracker to park rangers to convince them to let you pass and follow the remote routes of the GPT. If you walk on the GPT please continuously record your hike by GPS and share these records with me. That’s an opportunity that we rarely miss. An alternative is giving up continuity and bus around these obstacles without connecting footsteps. The Greater Patagonian Trail snakes mostly through the southern Andes but also diverts to the west into the Patagonian fjords and descents in to east where the vast plains and the Patagonian steppe begins. In the following years they came back, seeded grass and lighted more forest. Therefore seek higher ground if you are next to such a swelling river. Summits rarely exceed 4000 m but most passes are still above 2000 m. Here the Andes are much more suitable for hiking. Many of these breaches are lower than 1000 m, some are just 200 m above sea level. inform sponsors and comment a fund¬raising campaign critically if it contradicts with the nature of this trail. A local settler feel in a river while trying to get to his home on horseback. Other possible symptoms are headaches, dizziness, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Therefore, to get a more personal insight to this trail read as part of your preparation some blogs written by hikers that travelled the GPT in recent years. But if it exists it’s occasionally disregarded. And don't worry if you aren't a flawless hero in your endeavor; glossy braggers are rarely loved for their self-display. A sail is optional. There are also various volcanoes and other summits along the route that can be ascended without rock climbing gear. Download the trail file and virtually hike on the GPT by reviewing the tracks in detail in Google Earth. It’s a stunningly beautiful and diverse trail system that guides you in the first part from the semi-desert of the Precordillera into scenic Andes valleys. If you opt to packraft then get familiar and exercise packrafting before you start. After about 10 to 15 min the bread is turned and covered with hot ash again to bake it evenly on both sides. Once the meat is well cooked over the fire you can carry the left overs and consume it during the next two or three days. Any commercial use requires a prior written authorization by the author and copyright owner. Due to the northern extension the section numbering is changing completely and I'm also improving the track nomenclature to facilitate a better understanding and documentation of the countless options. You may seek an alternative location along the river or turn around and take an alternative route if a river crossing is hazardous. Laguna Mondaca: I was recently advised that a signpost was place at the pass between the Laguna Las Animas and the Laguna Mondaca denying access to the Laguna Mondaca. Throughout our 4 month journey, we discovered the beauty of the Andes Mountain range and the incredibly generous people that call this place their home. You can cook at your tent and store all you food in your tent without fearing a visit of a hungry bear. During our recent investigation of GPT32 in the area of Lago Caro we were surprised by a search team. I highly recommend watching this film to all prospective hikers as part of their preparation. This verbral description provided a useful hint to search this trail on the satellite images of Google Earth were most of the track can be seen quite well. The required packrafting gear adds about 5 kg to a solo hiker’s pack or 4 kg if shared in between two. Also your feedbacks are very welcome. A personal note: I published my first word about my hikes in Patagonia after I have traveled this area 9 times and more than a decade after my first visit. Published and Verified but currently unmaintained by Argentine government. If you plan to walk the northern sections then I highly recommend reading his blog. He completed this 30,608 km km long journey on foot in 2,425 days and documented this truly epic hike in his book "The Longest Walk" (1988). The herdsmen and settlers often carry large sags of flour on horses or mules to their outposts (Spanish: “puesto”) and taught us that making your own bread in the wild is quite simple. The other limitation of this devise is, that is cannot receive any messages or send messages written on the trail. Gerald is a highly experienced hiker who walked in many remote areas around the world. The mountains rise directly out of the sea and rarely leave sufficient suitable space for a land connection and the impenetrable tempered rain forest amplifies this challenge. These rather noisy flyers get attracted by dark moving objects in bright sunlight. For horseback tours with Danilo write to info@cabalgatas-contreras.com or call +56-9-9313 3504 or +56-9-73917717. These fjords and channels form a vast network of waterways with countless islands and peninsulas. Only in the tourist town and national parks with an international profile you will somehow get along with English. For me this discussion about the limits of Patagonia is irrelevant as long as I can walk and paddle through pristine and varied terrain. The required packrafting gear adds about 5 kg to a solo hiker’s pack or 4 kg if shared in between two. 3’000 km) so there are plenty of alternatives to the regular route. About one year later, from December 18, 2014 to February 9, 2015 we returned to the Greater Patagonian Trail and refined sections 3, 10 and 11 and hiked most of section 17 and 18 to extend the trail further south. A dry suite can help protecting you in such situations. On this trail your willingness and capability to immerse yourself in this culture will be more relevant than the weight of your backpack. But this plateau is surrounded by extremely dense Valdivian rain forest. These "low-key" hikers covered more distance and really immersed into the land along the GPT what made it such an stunning experience for most of them. Most of the trails were made by the local population to serve their purposes, i.e. Therefore keep distance to the dogs as long as the owner is not in sight. Hydropower Station El Toro: The Hydropower Station El Toro is owned by Endesa and controls the valley Rio Polcura upstream of Abanico. GPT01 to GPT04: From Santiago to latitude 35° S. In the northern part of the trail the Andes are very high with some summits exceeding 6000 m. Here passes typically exceed 4000 m altitude and steep rocky terrain and glaciers impede walking along the main mountain chain close to the continental divide which also forms the border between Chile and Argentina. A personal note: I published my first word about my hikes in Patagonia after I have traveled this area 9 times and more than a decade after my first visit. Therefore individuals are strictly banned to bring fresh fruits, vegetables, raw milk or meat products to Chile. It’s a culture in decline. If you try to align Patagonia with the current administrative divisions of Chile and Argentina than the following provinces (Argentina) and regions (Chile) are typically considered to be Patagonia: For more information to this subject read the Spanish Wikipedia article to Patagonia. Other less bothersome but still anoying plants have bur-bearing seeds that stick to soft cloth like fleece but do not penetrate into the skin. Some are pets, others are ferrel. A typical campfire will not work because the fire itself is to hot and amount of ash is insufficient. The main source of infection are inhaled aerosols of mice droppings. Therefore you will meet along the trail Pehuenche in puestos that herd cattle, goats and horses like the "arrieros" further north. The trekking map "Nevados de Chillán" issued by trekkingchile.com shows the trail from the hot spings at the volcano Chillan via Coihuería to the hot spings Los Peucos. This included terrain as well as​ culture. What you need when packrafting is a dry suite; not only for comfort but as a life insurance. Keeping notes as you go is important as the length and variety of this trail can muddy specifics and details if you wait until the end of the hike to document observations. The GPT is closer to an idea of a route than an established trail; hikers setting out expecting a well-organized, continuous, marked hiking trail will inevitably be disappointed. If you have change and extension proposals please send the proposal ideally with a GPS record to the author. Good navigational skills are essential since the route is mostly unmarked. It keeps you completely dry and warm even when fording glacier rivers. They bear an identity that torn between tradition and living a modern life. the “Table of Contents” link in the right upper corner to jump directly to the main directory on page 7. If a heavy earthquake occurs while walking or camping next to a fjord or a lake get on higher ground in case of a tsunami. So is cooking over fire. Comment: You are very welcome to share and publish your experience of this trail. The Precordillera in the vicinity of Santiago offers some very attractive trails. Don't pose as a winner before you start and share your lessons learned while being on the trail but latest after you concluded your journey. Owning large plots of land is a status symbol of the rich and super-rich. Both, keeping personal stories mostly out of this trail description and maintaining the trail documentation more technical makes this article a bit pale. Save useful waypoints on your GPS and highlight where you got lost or struggled with the trail. You might need to show your GPS and your satellite tracker to park rangers to convince them to let you pass and follow the remote routes of the GPT. Some blogs are very useful to participate on lessons learned by others to not repeat frustrating mistakes. The Pehuenche (Pewenche, people of pewen in Mapudungun) are an indigenous people who are part of the Mapuche peoples. Hydropower Station Cipreses: The Hydropower Station Cipreses is owned by Endesa and controls the valley between the Route 115 and the Laguna de La Invernada. Use these choices when suitable. Christian a friend of Eladio Gajardo was our horseback guide in February 2011 and he took us by horse from Vilches Alto to the Basecamp Descabezado Grande, on to the Termas de Azufre and via El Bolson back to Vilches Alto. If it is late and time to camp we try to sense if we are welcome to stay a night what is normally the case. Try to get to a settlement since local authorities will do their best to evacuate the affected population. Thankfully, I have a basic understanding which has grown over our trek and my hiking partner is fluent in cultural sensitivities as well as the Spanish language. In the Pehuenche region we sometimes filled our stomach with Araucaria seeds (Spanish: “piñones”) that are the traditional staple food of the indigenous people. To communicate with the locals you need to speak Spanish. Also roads are built in rural areas, which is a mixed blessing from a hikers perspective. 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