Torres del Paine Trek: Grom & Team Finish the Final Miles
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
Hello one last time from Chile!
It has been quite the adventure down here for us, and today we hiked the final few miles back to the trailhead to complete the O Trek.
Thankfully the weather held out one more day to allow for spectacular views in all directions and comfortable temps. We made our way on what we are calling Chilean Flat, but you back home would call rolling terrain. More ups and downs than just easy strolling. It took us about 5 hours to reach the park gate and connect with our van for our return to Puerto Natales for our last night here. The team will head to Punta Arenas tomorrow and catch flights home.
It’s been an incredible journey here with some of the most enjoyable friends we could all have. Full of great stories, laughter, nicknames, and all sorts of joking along the way, for 8 days and over 80 miles.
I asked each team member to pick just one work that best describes their experience, and in no particular order here they are.
Undulating
Gratitude
Puma
Resolve
Friendship
Rocks
Extraordinary
Thankful
Grit
Perseverance
A special thanks to our amazing local guides Mauricio and Hector for sharing their beautiful country with us.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the best team!
