@TimKStanton scary when that happens. You suddenly realise that if that tent pole snaps you are about to embark on some sort of epic
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@TimKStanton it's funny I've never thought that about "wind" anywhere else. Only here when visiting Patagonia. The tent doing well but its not been really tested. Winds yesterday and for this weekend far too strong to think about wild camping unless in a recognised campsite which is generally in some forests
@Ali yeah yeah 🤣
@Ali 🤣 😀 😂
@Ali isnt it just
@Ali havent seen that for years
@bergmeister and the thing is Sander, you don't have to be a full on mountaineer to get access to enjoy these views. That's what makes it special.
The Patagonian weather is finally breaking. After days of settled conditions, the script has flipped: while patches of sun still linger, the peaks are now swaddled in cloud, and the wind has arrived with a vengeance. These are the strongest gusts we’ve felt in the 13 days since we arrived. A proper Patagonian welcome.
I wrote a blog post at https://scribbles.page/patagonia-diaries/posts/a-windy-morning-on-cerro-antenna
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Very windy and cloudy day today. Cerro Torre was clagged in but Fitzroy range kept appearing out of the cloud, especially Aguja Poincenot 3002m, whose summit was often bathed in sunshine.
We did a short half day hike up some lower hills where we came across Condors and Guanaco. When the high hills are out because of the weather you can still have fun.
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@Ali @ewen yeah I'm down here in Patagonia until 4th December. Bad weather kicking in now but might be back to glorious weather and clear skies by mid next week. Fingers crossed, it would make my trip seeing the southern lights
@Ali I'm still waiting for my first ever sighting 😪
Few weeks ago I installed MiniOS on a 15 year old Dell Ultrabook to take with me on my travels in South America. Small, lightweight and fast. Runs also from USB. Working a treat here.
@intrepidhero @Ali agree, send email. Dan Durston was super helpful in making sure my tent arrived in Europe promptly and in time for my trip. Good company with efficient support.
@Ali not had any issues with condensation. There are two porch entrances which helps air throughput. Not used it in really cold weather though
@Ali we've used it on quite a few trips now. Held up well, seems quite tough. It's a polyester fabric.
@Ali I have a Mid 2 tent. Lightweight, uses 2 trekking poles. Well made plenty of room for two and sturdy enough during a storm in the Pyrenees last summer. Good 2/3 season option for lightweight backpacking. I think its reasonably priced for what you get.
https://durstongear.com/products/x-mid-2-tent-ultralight-backpacking
@Ali no I havent. Will search it out though
@Ali can you keep me informed as to any activity as we just may have coinciding clear skies?? I would head uphill at the drop of a hat
@Ali sky is completely covered and wind gusts building throughout next few days. Think current window now closed. Just local hikes now in the wind and rain for next few days.
@Ali yeah for sure. We've got a few overnighters planned. Just got to wait for the next weather window
@intrepidhero what a great idea. Pour it into a plastic bottle to save weight. Job done. Next trip
Inspired by yesterdays retreat I wrote a blog post ...
We were at 1,276 meters on Loma de Pliege Tumbado, a spot I’d called my favourite viewpoint in all of Patagonia. We had sweated for five hours to get here for this overnight bivouac. Sunset was in three hours. It was cold and winds were building. And now, my wife was offering me a way out, sealed with a single, magical word: Malbec.
"OK," I said. "Let's go."
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https://scribbles.page/patagonia-diaries/posts/how-a-bottle-of-malbec-lured-me-off-the-mountain
Last nights proposed bivouac spot!
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@Ali sending you best wishes and positive thoughts from the tip of Argentina. I enjoy your companionship on here. Big hug
@piggo he was actually over a kilometre from the rock face!
@[email protected] I've been hiking since I was a kid. I'm based in Spain and go hiking each week. This is my 7th time in Patagonia though. First came here in 2006
@[email protected] El Chalten is a little crazy. This is the first time I'm back here since 2016. More restaurants, hotels and bars. The trails don't change much though. Still beautiful hiking and backpacking
Many thanks to the person who, unknowingly entered into the frame of this sunrise shot and whose silhouette showed the vast scale of the Cerro Torre mountain behind them. Sometimes you need a bit of luck. Whoever you are, thanks, I owe you a beer in El Chalten!
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Campo Base D'Agostini - here is our kitchen, lounge, utility room and bedroom
@Ali used to love the Glen Plake movies. Inspirational in the day "Blizzard of Ahs"
@erotica you are very kind. Thanks. I'm just sometimes in the right place at the right time
@StriderLongshanks very good. Trail is well maintained and there is lots of visitors. No bogs like the old days 🤣
@bergmeister I know it Sander. I know it. Good weather window will be closing soon so I have to make the most of it while I can
Here's another. Cerro Torre sunrise this morning
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So glad I managed to leave the comfort of my sleeping bag this morning.
6am Cerro Torre sunrise
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@marjolica I don't think big tech has improved particularly but certainly Android settings now go someway towards rectifying the problem. Not far enough it seems though from your comment. Unfortunately I'm shifting my emphasis onto the rather raw but exciting Linux phone development
How the Web Became Unreadable
@neil interesting. I shall give that a whirl.
The Chalten range from near Mirador de los Condores. Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy prominent. Red firebush in the foreground
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Cerro Torre from the east
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Lots of bars do "happy hour" here. Most do 16:00 to 20:00 but found one that did 13:00 to 21:00. Also, $5000 for a pint of fine draft beer seems a lot doesn't it? In fact $5000 Argentine pesos is about $4 US dollars or just over 3€!
Anyway fills the time between finishing hiking and going to bed quite nicely 🤣
@LaChasseuse its true. For me there is nothing like it in the world
@mina es muy muy preciosa
@TimKStanton screenshotted from Red Bull Media. Sure they won't mind
@TimKStanton yeah, full res much better but here is location. Will get better photos when I get closer later in my trip
@TimKStanton you can't see the compressor itself but just the minute snow ledge it sits on. It's an incredible story. Read "The Tower" by Kelly Cordes for the best research into the history
The summits of Cerros Torre, Egger and Standhardt.
If you zoom in you can just see a very small patch of snow on the upper headwall that still contains the infamous compressor used by Maestri in 1970
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@TimKStanton cheers Tim
Another cracking day. Cerro Torre and Fitzroy prominent in the image.
This perfect weather has made us realize we need to go higher while we can. We have to take advantage of this window before the inevitable clouds and winds return. With the fine weather set to continue, this afternoon we'll pack for our first higher altitude adventure: an overnight bivouac on Loma del Pliegue Tumbado tomorrow
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