Leaving El Chalten.
Dense forest marks the early part of your hike.
Follow signs to Laguna Toro while admiring Viedma Lake.
First views of Cerro Huemul (left) and the valley you'll be hiking up (center).
Laguna Toro and the glacier to cross the next day.
Incredible mountains on the right (Cerro Solo pictured).
The shores of Laguna Toro.
The river can either be forded or zip-lined.
Zip-lines can be dangerous, so know how to use your harness.
The start of the glacier crossing.
The view behind after making the glacier.
Stay on the dirt to maintain traction on the ice.
Beware of crevices.
Rio Tunel Glaciar Inferior continues up thousands of feet to mountain peaks.
An overhead view of the glacier you will have just crossed.
Looking back at Laguna Toro.
Forward to Paso del Viento.
Close-up of the Rio Tunel Glaciar Superior.
Rio Tunel Glaciar Superior.
Looking back at Rio Tunel Glaciar Inferior and the climb thus far.
Paso del Viento.
The ice fields beyond the pass.
Endless ice of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Panoramic views of the ice field.
Camping area for the second night.
Balcony trail along the glaciers for most of day 3.
Stream crossing with part of Cerro Huemul looming.
Epic scenery in all directions.
Cerro Huemul towering over the surrounding valleys.
Viedma Glacier just under Paso Huemul.
The final climb to Paso Huemul.
The view behind of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
On the way descending Paso Huemul looking to the right.
The shore of the lagoon for the campsite of the third night.
The very steep descent should be handled with care.
Viedma Glacier meeting Viedma Lake.
On the way back across the steppe.
Condor feathers on the ground help show you how massive these birds are.
Sweeping views of Viedma Lake can be enjoyed for almost all of the last day.
Final river to cross before finishing.