Day 2- Torres to Cuernos

Departing Torres for Cuernos the trail begins with a descent down the mountainside and provides panoramic vistas of the valley and horizon. This section is very enjoyable however it’s also a prime location to roll an ankle so watch your step carefully. Opposed to clambering down the path you came up, there’s a short cut trail leading to Cuernos that follows along the sloping foot of the mountains. Following this path you’ll come across low lying shrub lands, pampas, bog like areas, and a wooden cable suspension bridge. There’s less than a handful of steady inclines, none of them taking longer than 15 minutes to ascend. Once you reach Cuernos there’s the option of staying at the refugio in a dorm style room, getting a private cabin with access to a hot tub, or to pitch a tent at the campsite. This area is crowded and arriving late usually means you’ll be sleeping on a slope amongst rocks and protruding roots, so plan on an early arrival. The view is pleasant overlooking Lake Nordenskjold and the mountains to the rear, it briefly takes you away from the encroaching mob of people. An experience unlike any other however is laying in the tent at night listening to the roaring thunder of massive ice blocks falling off glaciers and crashing on rocks hundreds of feet below. All in all Cuernos is nice but crowded and one of the places where you’ll want to get in and get out early.http://www.dittmaradventures.com/hiking-w.html