Kayaking Into Fjords Within Fjords

 

Looking back to the entrance of Quintupue Fjord from our campsite on the Quintuepue estuary

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The deep “finger fjords” within the large Fjordo Comau in southern Chile are a kayakers paradise. At the end of each fjord are estuaries with lush vegetation and where trout jump fast and furiously as the fresh water meets the ocean. We spent a few days paddling around the area (partially in the spectacular Parque Pumalin), and on one lucky stretch got a tailwind and sailed to the end of the fjord as the tide was rising. More photos in the gallery …

In the Shadow of the Volcano

We just finished a great 4-day trek around Volcan Puyehue, down to some thermal springs, and around the volcano to the south side. After day 3 we couldn´t find the trail where it enters the treeline, so we had to slog back up to a high pass, and retrace our steps back to the trailhead (shame on you Expediciones El Caulle for chargeing top dollars to enter the estancia lands and selling maps for this trek, and not marking the trails). Anyways, the weather was spectacular, and the mountain scenery breathtaking. More photos in the gallery. Enjoy!

Patagonian Summer, Such a Tease

 Every few days summer manages to crash what seems like winter´s never-ending party by bargeing in with a day of shocking heat and big blue skies.

The View to Lago Nahuel Huapi and Bariloche from Refugio Lopez, December 30, 2006.