Do the W Trek in Patagonia

“At the east of The W you end up at Torres Del Paine. At the top in front of a lake I think you end at around 2500 meters high and the recommended journey to Las Torres is before sunrise. We got our asses on the path from the campsite to the towers by 4:30am. This will be the biggest climb you'll do in the park. You'll need your lamp light, a good amount of water, and your warmest clothing. Some folks recommended to bring even your sleeping bag while you wait for the sunrise up above, but for us that day it was unnecessary. It was cold and very windy but manageable. It was the only place I found my bubble jacket useful for. They say it seems as if the towers get on fire when the sun hits them. Its a nice analogy. At the top I was a kid again, running around from one spot to another, scrambling from one rock to another, trading between getting views of the sunrise coming out through the mountains or watching the sun pour itself down the towers. I could not stop smiling for a very long time. Even as we started our eventual descent I had a grin on my face that didn't wipe off for a very long time. I was not dead, but I was in heaven...”

“The W Trek is just under 50 miles of well-kept trail with spectacular views. It typically takes between 4-6 days to complete. We spent 4 days and 3 nights on the trek. The W Trek is known for its incredible diversity and extreme terrain. Over the 50 or so miles we passed glaciers, brilliant lakes, rugged rock structures, lush valleys, raging waterfalls and breathtaking mountains – each view on its own would be worth making a trek for. Strewn together, the W Trek is truly surreal. In addition to the sights, the quaint Refugios and spending quality time with friends made the W Trek a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”