48 21.05S, 73 31.08W
We are 11 days into our 22 day journey and have managed to haul our gear up the access valley, and onto the Jorge Montt Glacier. The good weather days (we've had 3) have been far outnumbered by days of persistent rain, heavy wet snow, or both.
Low visibility and deep wet snow has consistently slowed our rate of travel. We are currently assessing whether the time available to us is enough to go forward or whether we have to retrace our steps.
Despite the weather and the frustration it brings, we appreciate being in a spectacular area bounded by snow capped mountains and glaciers. When today's snowfall clears we will be able to look across the heavily crevassed Jorge Montt Clacier, to the edge of the Hielo Suc (South Patagonian Icecap) in the distance.
Linda & Rob.
MR
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