Torres del Paine Trek: Grom & Team See Puma Near Camp
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
Hola amigos,
All is well here in Patagonia.
We had a very special visitor last night and this morning before hitting the trail.
A adolescent Puma decided to show up and walked right through camp and then again this morning we saw her again hunting in the adjacent field next to camp. Nothing to worry about though, as these cats are NOT interested in humans. They primarily hunt rabbits (which she was chasing this morning) and they hunt guanacos, a close, but smaller relative of the llama found here in Patagonia. Regardless, it was spectacular to see one in the wild.
Today the team hiked about 7 hours with breaks through small forests, some wetlands, and open country to reach camp. The weather was very pleasant all day, allowing beautiful views very with little rain and a nice breeze to keep the temperature perfect for hiking.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the crew
