08/10/2026
🏔 Base of the Towers Hike done! I've woken up feeling a little sore after yesterday's 10-hour round-trip hike, but it was totally worth it. Definitely a travel career highlight to venture up to one of the world's most iconic viewpoints. The final turn is just breathtaking.
🌄 We started with a 05:30 wake-up call, a quick breakfast, and made our packed lunch from a sumptuous buffet before heading off on the 50-minute drive to the drop-off point. As we got closer and closer, the peaks of the Towers came into view and it was time for the off.
The first hour includes one of the steepest climbs, over rocks and streams, before reaching the first rest point after two hours. Next we hiked through forests to the Windy Pass for an hour, aptly named as it does get rather gusty, but we were blessed with a perfectly clear and calm day!
The final couple of hours get a little steeper, before the last hour, which requires you to climb over large boulder steps and loop around before the big reveal. 🤩
It was challenging, but nothing anyone with regular fitness and a sense of adventure can't handle.
Our guides were excellent and an absolute must to ensure you stay on track and on time, and have the physical and emotional support (or push) you need to make it.
👍 I can't recommend this enough, even if you are not a regular hiker. With the right gear, focus and mindset you can really achieve this, and the reward will most definitely pay off!
The descent took another five hours or so, but was accompanied by great conversation with the group, so it went a lot quicker than expected.
🍻 Cold beers were waiting back at the van, and we drove back accompanied by the most spectacular sunset over the Towers and surrounding mountains.
Chile has some of the most beautiful natural scenery I have ever seen. It feels so special to be here, and a real achievement for an avid traveller like me!
➡️ Next stop: Patagonia Camp
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