We are nothing II

Cargado originalmente por Sergio R. Nuñez C.

This week… hike to the Lookout of the base of the towers….good memories from here, specially on the sunrise.

It have been two months since a left my old Job, and I have been guiding again. And I love it, taking people to my loved park (Torres del Paine, Patagonia) is something that I treasure every day, it commit me to nature. In contact with the nature and being a “keeper” is a privilege that I proudly bear. Showing the park, makes you respect it, clean it, try to understand the wildlife, read everything that you are looking at. This bring me the feeling of been part of Nature.

And that is all that I need.

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   Cerro Ballena is located in Peninsula Antonio Varas in the east part, in front of the Last Hope Fjord ( Fiordo Ultima Esperanza), it have an altitude of 865 m.a.s.l., you can get there crossing from the ferry at Puerto Natales, to the other side where is a road that take to Talcahuano Peninsula on the Jorge Montt Gulf, but is to the other side on the 4×4 track.

In my first day of work to Remota Hotel, the Head Guide invite me to go on a scouting to check for a new excursion, after the invitation of one of the owners of the Estancia to go and see Condors & Eagles and go to the summit, what a greay way to start a new job!!.

We have a aearly departure, looking for more guest for the trip but sadly many of them didn’t show up, sad for Pepe Coto, how is working hard to make it real. For us not really we could walk in a faster pace and explore more. Just I can say that the tourism in Puerto Natales or maybe some people is just like this eggs of Caiquen ( Upland goose) they haven’t hatch yet…

The drive was quite interesting in the morning, after crossing the Canal Señoret in the ferry, un-marked trail and very muddy but we manage,

this time.

After a friendly mate in the house it was time to go up!!

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This Season the Refugios of the Paine Circuit and are going to open the followings days:

On the way to Dickson Glacier

Refugio Las Torres Central & Norte : 1st of October

Refugio Chileno: 15th Of October

Camping Seron: 15th of October or when CONAF open the Paine Circuit ( the O) / OPEN

Refugio Dickson: 15th of October or when CONAF open the Paine Circuit ( the O) / OPEN

Camping Los Perros: 15th of October or when CONAF open the Paine Circuit ( the O) / OPEN

Refugio Grey: 1st of October

Lodge Paine Grande: Open all year.

Refugio Los Cuernos: Open all year.

Updated: 10 November 2009

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UPDATE!! THIS IS THE INFORMATION FOR CROSSING:

Ushuaia Boating:

Everyday at 09:00 / Bookings until 20:00 day before. Usd $125 each way.

contact: ushuaiaboating@argentina.com.ar

Gobernador Paz N° 233

http://www.ushuaiaboating.com.ar

Fernandez Campbell

Friday/Saturday/Sunday at 10:00 usd 125 each way.

Juana Fadul 126 (casi esq. San Martín)
USHUAIA – TIERRA DEL FUEGO
Tel: 02901 – 433232
gerencia@zenitexplorer.com.ar

http://www.fernandezcampbell.com/navegacion_ushuaia_puerto_williams.html

In both cases there is a FEE PORT about usd $23.

Trekking in the Dientes de Navarino with confort and deluxe…  www.lakutaia.cl

The programs are organized that you only have to enjoy!!

Good News!!, now is possible to cross from Puerto Williams from Ushuaia

“On 08 August 2009 was launched the first service of international maritime crossroads between Ushuaia and Puerto Williams.
The company Argentina Fernandez Campbell, with his Chilean counterpart, RFC Shipping firm took steps in the realization of a great longing that takes months of work.
The boat was Silvana Energy, which has capacity for 12 passengers and cruise around 28 knots with two engines Yamaha 250 horsepower each.
The Energy Silvana departed this morning (9:00 am) from the commercial dock in Ushuaia to Puerto Williams, where upon arrival (10:15 am) was received by the inhabitants of Puerto Williams and authorities Armada de Chile, Police Investigations, Customs and Agricultural System Ganadero. Minutes later the Energy Silvana departed back to the Port of Ushuaia with passengers.
While the service has already started, is in pilot phase until the end of September. Initially it will be weekly, but the trend indicates that it may be daily from November this year.”

Source: http://www.radiopolar.com/noticia_28681.html

More info on how to cross from Ushuaia to Puerto Williams you can find it here:

They are: Zenit Explorer (Official Agent)

Responsible: Hector Stefani

In Charge: Claudio Rodriguez

Telephone: (00 54) 02901 43 32 32

E – Mail: gerencia @ zenitexplorer.com.ar