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note: i cannot emphasize enough how important it is to be informed of the risks and challenges on this hike (hence why i’ve made this post very comprehensive). i don’t make it descriptive (you can read my post here browser if you want to access it while on the circuit where you won’t have internet reception. if you’re just making the trip to paso del viento and not the full circuit trail, you can read up until that point in my post, though i the huemul circuit is quite possibly the best hike in patagonia, and in my opinion easily one of the top 5 hikes in the world. it is extremely challenging and one of the most technical patagonian treks since half the trail is unmarked and you have to rent equipment to cross two tyrolia ziplines over rivers (with the option to ford both rivers with good water shoes or hiking sandals). given its unpredictable weather and technical nature, it’s rarely trafficked, sometimes seeing anywhere from zero to 5-10 parties on the you to see the south patagonian ice fields, the 3rd largest reserve of fresh water in the world behind antarctica and greenland. while you may commonly see glaciers in patagonia, all these glaciers come from the ice field, which you usually can’t see since they’re hidden you can catch glimpses of it in torres del paine national park, but this is one of only 5 treks in patagonia that enable you to see a 180 degree panoramic view of the ice fields (of those 5, the huemul is the easiest). this because of the weather, which is very unpredictable given its exposure to the colossal winds from the patagonian ice fields. if you book a tour but the weather is bad, the trekking agency can cancel the trek (or you do like 25% of the trek) and you won’t get a you should wait until you get to town, as*ess the weather, and then decide to start the trek in good conditions. if you’re by yourself, it’s worth the extra effort to find people in town to go with. however, if you have the money and really want to get a guide, you can