Torres del Paine Trek: Grom & Team Visit Grey Glacier & Leave the O Circuit
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
It was another day full of adventure here in Patagonia!
After a much needed nights rest the team woke to a beautiful morning, and not wanting to miss an opportunity we hopped aboard a boat and headed over to explore the Grey Glacier located nearby.
We did a quick refresher of crampons and harnesses before our glacier guides took us out on the ice to explore. Where we walked around many cravasses, took pictures, learned a little about how the glaciers have receded significantly in the last few years and move down slope roughly 80 meters a year.
We returned to camp after about 4 hours to have lunch and prepare for the 4 hour hike to our next camp. Along the way we watched several condors soar close by and just enjoyed the stunning scenery.
Everyone is going great and throughly enjoying each day. Although I can tell the fatigue of hiking so many days is starting to build. But this team is tough and have been on many adventures together, so I’m sure they’ll easily rally for the last few days we have here.
We have officially left the O portion of the trek and have joined many many other trekkers on what’s call the W part.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and team!
