![GoogleEarth view of the park - the massif is in the middle, the glacier on the left](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/57267229.TDPgoogleEarth.jpg) GoogleEarth view of the park - the massif is in the middle, the glacier on the left |
![We start our day with 25km/h wind, but the rainbow on the left promises a good day.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923696.DSC_0338.jpg) We start our day with 25km/h wind, but the rainbow on the left promises a good day. |
![A swaying bridge over Rio Ascencio we must cross to get to The Towers](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923697.DSC_0339.jpg) A swaying bridge over Rio Ascencio we must cross to get to The Towers |
![Paso de los Vientos - Passage of Winds](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923698.DSC_0340.jpg) Paso de los Vientos - Passage of Winds |
![Many travelers are hiking to the next camp; Lago Nordenskjold is below](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923699.DSC_0345.jpg) Many travelers are hiking to the next camp; Lago Nordenskjold is below |
![The trekking poles make a big difference as we walk the Rio Ascencio valley](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56937811.DSC_0350.jpg) The trekking poles make a big difference as we walk the Rio Ascencio valley |
![A small bridge on way to The Towers](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923700.DSC_0354B.jpg) A small bridge on way to The Towers |
![A boulder filled creek begins the long steep hike to the viewing area](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923701.DSC_0359.jpg) A boulder filled creek begins the long steep hike to the viewing area |
![There is no path to speak of at this point.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923702.DSC_0361.jpg) There is no path to speak of at this point. |
![One of the three towers is ahead of us.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923703.DSC_0363.jpg) One of the three towers is ahead of us. |
![Alan is taking a break, the red dots are trail marks, but seem to be randomly placed at times.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923704.DSC_0366.jpg) Alan is taking a break, the red dots are trail marks, but seem to be randomly placed at times. |
![The last marked red dot, I am almost there.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923705.DSC_0367.jpg) The last marked red dot, I am almost there. |
![Las Torres - height ranging between 2243m - 2850m](https://a4.pbase.com/g5/11/16011/3/67979760.Kkr5Sn6l.jpg) Las Torres - height ranging between 2243m - 2850m |
![Las Torres -The Towers that the park is named after.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923707.DSC_0387.jpg) Las Torres -The Towers that the park is named after. |
![Interesting markers on the boulders](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923708.DSC_0391.jpg) Interesting markers on the boulders |
![We spent about an hour here, finishing all 4 bottles of water and plenty of energy bars.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923709.DSC_0393.jpg) We spent about an hour here, finishing all 4 bottles of water and plenty of energy bars. |
![Trees simply sheared off from the mountain](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923710.DSC_0394.jpg) Trees simply sheared off from the mountain |
![Crossing another bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923711.DSC_0398.jpg) Crossing another bridge |
![Narrow, long waterfalls lead to fresh clear water streams which we use for drinking](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923712.DSC_0399.jpg) Narrow, long waterfalls lead to fresh clear water streams which we use for drinking |
![We have to refill our bottles at the sight of first creek. We would have 12 bottles total.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923713.DSC_0402.jpg) We have to refill our bottles at the sight of first creek. We would have 12 bottles total. |
![Rio Ascencio](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923714.DSC_0405.jpg) Rio Ascencio |
![The rope is left there to assist travelers get to the next level of path.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923715.DSC_0406.jpg) The rope is left there to assist travelers get to the next level of path. |
![Bridge across the Rio Ascencio to Chileno Camping ground](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923716.DSC_0408.jpg) Bridge across the Rio Ascencio to Chileno Camping ground |
![Laguna Los Cisnes - The Swan Laguna](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923675.DSC_0007.jpg) Laguna Los Cisnes - The Swan Laguna |
![The Cuernos (horns) on the right and Cumbres (summits) on the left](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923676.DSC_0021.jpg) The Cuernos (horns) on the right and Cumbres (summits) on the left |
![Salto Grande - Giant Leap - waterfall](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923677.DSC_0022.jpg) Salto Grande - Giant Leap - waterfall |
![The no entry sign doesn't stop people from going there.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923678.DSC_0026.jpg) The "no entry" sign doesn't stop people from going there. |
![Pier to the catamaran (cruise) on Lago Pehoe](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923679.DSC_0029.jpg) Pier to the catamaran (cruise) on Lago Pehoe |
![Walk path with a full view of the horns and the summits](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923680.DSC_0033.jpg) Walk path with a full view of the horns and the summits |
![Time for reflection of a beautiful day we had](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923682.DSC_0128.jpg) Time for reflection of a beautiful day we had |
![In front of the Hosteria Explora - the most expensive lodge - $8500/7nights](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923684.DSC_0143.jpg) In front of the Hosteria Explora - the most expensive lodge - $8500/7nights |
![View from Hosteria Pehoe](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923685.DSC_0149.jpg) View from Hosteria Pehoe |
![Bridge to Hosteria Pehoe](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923686.DSC_0154.jpg) Bridge to Hosteria Pehoe |
![The Horns are visible from the south and western side of the park.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923687.DSC_0166.jpg) The Horns are visible from the south and western side of the park. |
![The clouds gather indicating a change of weather the following day.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923718.hornsmall.jpg) The clouds gather indicating a change of weather the following day. |
![The well built but very narrow bridge over Rio Paine to Hosteria Las Torres.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923688.DSC_0187.jpg) The well built but very narrow bridge over Rio Paine to Hosteria Las Torres. |
![Only 5 clearance on both sides - travelers have to change from tourist buses to small vans to get through.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923689.DSC_0190.jpg) Only 5" clearance on both sides - travelers have to change from tourist buses to small vans to get through. |
![Rio Paine - the rain transforms the park into the color of autumn.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923690.DSC_0205.jpg) Rio Paine - the rain transforms the park into the color of autumn. |
![At Laguna Azul camp ground, people are getting ready for horseback riding.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923691.DSC_0207.jpg) At Laguna Azul camp ground, people are getting ready for horseback riding. |
![The eastern part of the park suffered a serious wild fire a few years ago.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923692.DSC_0257.jpg) The eastern part of the park suffered a serious wild fire a few years ago. |
![Rio Paine Las Cascadas (The Waterfalls) - the tree on the rock was pushed up there during heavy rainy season.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923693.DSC_0264.jpg) Rio Paine Las Cascadas (The Waterfalls) - the tree on the rock was pushed up there during heavy rainy season. |
![A few variety of wild flowers thrive well in the harsh climate.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923694.DSC_0267.jpg) A few variety of wild flowers thrive well in the harsh climate. |
![For a change, there is no dust on the road, but large potholes are still plentiful.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56923695.DSC_0299.jpg) For a change, there is no dust on the road, but large potholes are still plentiful. |
![We can't help but to check the beautiful view behind us on our day of departure.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56924413.DSC_0309.jpg) We can't help but to check the beautiful view behind us on our day of departure. |
![The sun is warming up the landscape](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56924415.DSC_0310.jpg) The sun is warming up the landscape |
![The Towers are turning red momentarily](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56924418.DSC_0313.jpg) The Towers are turning red momentarily |
![Some flamingos are hanging out here](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56924421.DSC_0318.jpg) Some flamingos are hanging out here |