The early morning view from our hotel room. The weather conditions are absolutely perfect. We're reminded by almost everyone in town that this is NOT normal…
We're driven up a dirt road out of town to a trailhead for the Laguna de los Tres loop. It's supposed to one of the most iconic trails in Patagonia. It…
We quickly encounter amazing lookouts of the Piedras Blancas glacier and Laguna de Piedras Blancas below. Our guide shows us pictures of what this view looked…
A look at the icefall at the foot of the Piedras Blancas glacier. The blue colors in the ice are beautiful.
Dad and our guide Cecilia walking through the forest of Lenga trees.
As we continue on, we get some great views of the Fitz Roy massif to our right.
A look back at the Piedras Blancas glacier.
Crossing a meadow on our way to the foot of the glacial moraine, and the start of a steep hike up to Laguna de los Tres.
The backpacking camp at the base of the moraine.
Lots of great creek crossings.
Before starting the climb, a sign warns "Se requiere bueno condicíon física" (Good physical condition required). They're not joking! It's…
Hiking up the toughest section of the trail, almost to the top. The trail here is steep and crowded, but it's already clear the views will be well worth it.
The rock stairs heading to the top.
Are we there yet?
A panoramic look down at the valley below us with Lagunas Madre y Hija in the distance. You can also just see Lago Viedma on the horizon, the second largest…
We made it! Laguna de los Tres below the Fitz Roy massif. One of the most jaw dropping views I have ever encountered. Pictures don't come remotely close to…
The view from lake level. The glacier is receding but is still amazing.The amount of snow is impressive considering we're here in late Summer. This view is…
A look at Laguna Sucia (dirty lake) directly below Laguna de los Tres. It's called dirty because of all the mineral content, but the turquoise color is just…
A closer look at the cascades and waterfalls draining into Laguna Sucia from the glacier above.
The water draining from Laguna de los Tres into Laguna Sucia far below.