Laguna de los Tres

What is a True Patagonia Hike. For me it is one that encompasses all the elements that make this part of the world so special. It is more then the magnificence of the mountains, the glaciers, the forests, the glacier streams - it is the challenge that you face as the wind and weather conditions change so dramatically. On our hike to Laguna de los Tres, we encountered rain, snow, hail, and wind so strong we had to lean forward to keep our forward momentum going - and then a brilliant sun came out.

The steepness of the terrain was challenging, but the Patagonia weather soon became the real challenge. Rain turned to snow than to hail as we reached the top of the climb.