OMG - the largest glacier I have ever seen, and it’s not even the largest in the area of Argentine Patagonia. It’s 97 square miles, 19 miles in length, 3 miles wide, and about 240’ high. There are about 80 glaciers in the area and this is one of 3 that is growing, and the world’s 3rd largest reservoir of fresh water.
BEYOND HUGE...MASSIVE!!! The platforms they have to view the glacier are fantastic - many walkways and benches for viewing and having lunch, but you have to like the wind. Wind is a constant in Patagonia. This by far beat the view of the largest glacier in the area - Viedma
As for the ice trekking - what a workout. Strap on some medieval looking metal spikes to your shoes and start walking....over crevasses, running water, and lots of ice. Walking uphill was nothing compared to downhill. Downhill was walking while squatting (think walking while doing a semi-lunge) and yes it built up my required Quads of Steel.
1.5 hours of trekking was plenty for me - my knees took a beating with the extra weight. The payoff at the end was scotch on the rocks with ice from the glacier. Tasted great and I don’t even like scotch.
More photos & posts to come - been on all-day excursions and connection is very slow.
Ciao!
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