Hypothermia can cause complete exhaustion and unconsciousness in less then 15 minutes if you get into a glacier lake with a water temperature at the freezing point. When packrafting on lakes and rivers we normally do not exceed hiking speed so the packraft does not make us faster. In the west you have the rugged and rainy Pacific coast with countless fjords and islands. We enjoy listening to them before we speak about our own adventure and trail recording project. Wikipedia states: âAttacks on humans are very rare, as cougar prey recognition is a learned behaviour and they do not generally recognize humans as prey. The track files of the Greater Patagonian Trail are provided on personal request by the author free of charge but not unconditionally. I assumed that hikers that intend a long demanding walk will be respectful and considerate visitors and will use this material and the trail name appropriately. But this plateau is surrounded by extremely dense Valdivian rain forest. We several times purchased a goat from them to prepare it and eat it together. a packraft but only items whose loss does not jeopardize your trip. If you donât make it to the end of this article than better donât start with the GPT. The trail we took at this time on horseback is now part of the GPT. (And in the south you will have even less such âfull range supermarketsâ.) Few of their children continue this way of live and you will often meet people above 50. When asking locals about the origin of this name we were told that some years ago two Pehuenche families were surprised by bad weather and seeked some protection at this boulder. There remain 3 larger and several smaller gaps making this an uncontinuous long distance trail. In the Southern Cone this term has no negative intonation (unlike in Mexico and Central America). In 2008 they were honoured by National Geographic as âAdventurers of the Yearâ for their achievement. How to deal with such a situation I will explain later. With this southbound connection we could integrate this mind-blowing area in the GPT. The Greater Patagonian Trail is not a normal single line long distance trail but a wide discovery trail network with countless options and alternatives. There is another reason why my writing is rather technical. Your GPS records are very helpful to update the not yet confirmed parts of the trail. The Precordillera in the vicinity of Santiago offers some very attractive trails. The tragedy of Antuco is one example. You may ask them for food, in particular for flour and bread or whatever they are willing to sell. It may also be used on sections 2, 3, 4 and 8. In summer and autumn they harvest the seeds of the Araucaria pines called "piñones". A local settler feel in a river while trying to get to his home on horseback. So this gourmet menu is nothing for someone who just wants to eat a burger or a steak. Therefore, it is issued in the screen-friendly 9:16 page format with letters large enough to be still reasonable readable on a small smart phone screen. (â¦) Male boars become most aggressive during the mating season and may charge at humans at such times. If your expectation of Patagonia is based on a brief Google search and a few articles about Patagonia than you probably have seen primarily these three heavily hyped tourist magnets: These are three truly amazing spots on the eastern edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and are internationally known highlights of Patagonia. For a long time their land was simply not attractive enough to be taken away. On the GPT hikers have no domiciliary rights; they are just unexpected guests. If you look for some ânormalâ hikes in Patagonia with limited time available then I suggest visiting the national parks and bus in between. For profit buses, like businesses, operate at their leisure. Do not expect anyone to know what you are doing or why you just walked down their driveway/out of their shrub/over their fence/through their gate (which you closed behind you, right?). This is also for your safety since poorly ventilated and maintained puestos pose a Hanta virus infection risk. The GPT is an informal route network therefore you will not find any âofficialâ information. If ask explain that you are aware of the restrictions and that you carry processed food and give examples. Also roads are built in rural areas, which is a mixed blessing from a hikers perspective. A GPS with sufficient backup power and a detailed electronic map is essential in such a situation. An experienced thru-hiker may disagree as 3000 km is a bit shorter than the Appalachian Trail (AT) but the varied and unpredictable terrain makes this comparison inadequate. I do not recommend this devise as a substitude for a handheld GPS due to the small screen, the limited battery life the limited number of tracks and waypoints that can be uploaded. Fighting back with sticks and rocks, or even bare hands, is often effective in persuading an attacking cougar to disengage.â. The advantage of arranging a tour locally is that you can agree on the timing and routing. The Pehuenche (Pewenche, people of pewen in Mapudungun) are an indigenous people who are part of the Mapuche peoples. The Greater Patagonian Trail (GPT) is 1,300 miles long and counting. Few of their children continue this way of live and you will often meet people above 50. 3â000 km) so there are plenty of alternatives to the regular route. In this section I want to share some of our experiences with the people that we meet along the trail. See also the homepage of the "Sendero de Chile" foundation for further information. You canât fully appreciate one without the other. Wind can suddenly increase and build up high waves in a matter of minutes that splash you wet with cold water or even flip your boat. Guarantee that you will carry all your waste and that you will not leave any traces. Avoid shrubbery. And this trail does this with an surprising reliability. His fate and future is in the hands of the hikers that walk it in the coming years. Respect the volcano alerts and do not venture into areas that were closed by local authorities. The GPT is quite special and only a specific sort of hiker will appreciate this route network. And the documentation of this evolving trail network relies on the voluntary work of one author with a full-time job supported by a few collaborators. Therefore the trail follows the main mountain range close to the continental divide. Condition 4: This document and the related trail files contain copyrighted material. Far from crowds and often without seeing other people for days this experience was without a doubt the highlight of our hiking career. I hiked this route in 2003. So fatal accident are not just a hypothetical hazards on these trails; they happen more frequently than you might assume. This local knowledge is essential to thoughtfully select your route on this vast network and to prepare yourself for each section when actually hiking on the GPT. In this remote area you should simply not go to your limit. The same applies to your pots, dishes and waste to not attract mice. I can share my knowledge about this area and suggest approximate routes. If you try to align Patagonia with the current administrative divisions of Chile and Argentina than the following provinces (Argentina) and regions (Chile) are typically considered to be Patagonia: For more information to this subject read the Spanish Wikipedia article to Patagonia. If you try to align Patagonia with the current administrative divisions of Chile and Argentina than the following provinces (Argentina) and regions (Chile) are typically considered to be Patagonia: For more information to this subject read the Spanish Wikipedia article to Patagonia. Being light is good and important but not all aspects of the ultra-light philosophy are suitable for this trail. So fatal accident are not just a hypothetical hazards on these trails; they happen more frequently than you might assume. You must not republish this document and the related trail files neither in parts nor completely. It did not even appear to me to go beyond. With the term settler I refer to the people that call themselves âpobladoresâ and whoâs ancestors moved into Patagonia at the end of the 19th century and during the 20th century. Therefore, to get a more personal insight to this trail read as part of your preparation some blogs written by hikers that travelled the GPT in recent years. In worst case you need to turn around and seek an alternative route. The authors of "Adventure Handbook Central Chile" describe several hikes in the Descabezado region. Due to the northern extension the section numbering is changing completely and I'm also improving the track nomenclature to facilitate a better understanding and documentation of the countless options. Foxes do not always show fear of humans and sometimes approach camp sites at night in search of food. Get prepared to wisely apply the following principles during your hike: Select and Skip, Combine and Flip. During the hike we had a few moments of doubt because the route disappeared several times in impenetrable forest. It can upset land owner and cause distrust with settlers who may deny the right of way to future hikers. To have a safety margin you should be able to manage rapids that are one Class higher than what you will probably face. This devise can send position signals in regular intervals for display on an online map, the inReach is able to send and receive 160-character text messages with the GPS coordinates to mobile phones or email addresses and it can post updates to social media. The river Carrileufu from the Lago Cholila to the Lago Rivadavia appers calm and easy navigable on the satellite images which could be confirmed when floating down this river. You need to ask also for direction, organize your resupply by either figuring out what is available on the route or taking public transportation to resupply towns off the trail. In this rugged region hardly any road or trail was built along the coast. Starting from section GPT09 to about GPT15 you will meet the Pehuenche. Read the Spanish articles Huella Andina: Un sueño de caminos y horizontes patagónicos hecho realidad and Fundamoentos Técnicos de Senderos de Larga Recorrido Huella Andina for more information to this ambitious and promising long distance trail project. A personal note: I published my first word about my hikes in Patagonia after I have traveled this area 9 times and more than a decade after my first visit. This requires questioning yourself and scrutinizing your best practices that served you so well on other trails in other regions. When searching for an alternative route from the Laguna Azul to Liquiñe a local resident mentioned a direct trail but unfortunately describes the route incorrectly. There is no doubt that Patagonia is part of the Southern Cone but opinions deviate where it exactly starts and ends. It is a skill that we regularly appreciate to stretch our food reserves to stay longer on the trail. The harsh climate and the remote location of Patagonia means that âcultivatingâ is generally understood as growing livestock for sale and having some homestead farming to produce the majority of your food themselves. Carrying regular batteries for up to 3 weeks would have meant a substantial extra weight. Here you can paddle over crystal clear mountain lakes and float down long mostly calm rivers with impressive mountains on either side of your inflatable raft until reaching on these rivers the Patagonian fjords. Alternative routes that are attractive for hiking or packrafting will be included as a trail option or result in a change of the regular route. Wikipedia states: âAttacks on humans are very rare, as cougar prey recognition is a learned behaviour and they do not generally recognize humans as prey. When being on the GPT: Be a Sustainable Guest, Blogs about the GPT by Hikers and Packrafters, Terms and Conditions for Using the Hikerâs Manual and the Trail Files, Additional Remark to these Terms and Conditions, Trail Files of the GPT for Google Earth and GPS, Lauren "Neon" Reed comparing the GPT with the US Long Distance Trails (CDT, PCT, AT), Remark to "Before you depart: Be careful doing this ...", Remark to Best Practices and Hiking Recommendations, Other notable Long Distance Trails and Hikes, Deia Schlosberg & Gregg Treinish: Across the Andes, Jeannette Leenders & Arlen Hoebergen: Across Chile. Sometimes the "patron" instructs the "cuidador" to not let anyone pass. Good knowledge in setting up and using a GPS is compulsory. They sometimes attack small livestock in particular young goats and sheep but there are no records of attacks on humans. Try to surprise your counterpart with with good Spanish skills and knowledge about his country! 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