Without a doubt, tackling Torres del Paine is a rigorous and rewarding adventure in itself. There are so many of them that you can only feel satisfied living in your mind's eye. But for many people, a big part of traveling is finding creative and practical ways to bring the experiences home. You can write field notes, take Polaroid photos, doodle in a sketchbook, or even record a small audio note to yourself. On my recent Torres del Paine — Full Circuit Trek, I decided to capture it all in the grainy goodness of film.
Naturally, the photos show not only the iconic landscapes you'd expect, but also the serenity, camaraderie, and deep sense of fulfillment found in quiet moments. They also tell stories to keep things running smoothly. The park covers just 181,000 hectares and is monitored by just 50 park rangers. Mountains, valleys and forests existed long before us and will exist long after we are gone. It is humbling to stand before the fullness of life, and it reminds us that the same joy can be found even in the monotony and ordinariness of life. I woke up each day with a clear daily goal: to move one leg over the other to reach my destination.
Here are some of my favorite memories from our 11-day trip.
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get there
Are you ready to capture memories of your Patagonia trek in your own special way? Here are some tours to consider:
Torres del Paine — Full Circuit Trek
Torres del Paine — W Trek
Hiking deep in Patagonia