Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Torres del Paine Reflections - Chile

A view coming into the National Park of Torres del Paine in Chile's Patagonian region. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Horses Graze at Torres Del Paine National Park - Chile

Taken on the walk from the Administrative Building to Paine Grande Refugio (lodge) on the first day of our trek at Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Hiking Torres del Paine National Park - Chile

Our fellow trekkers make it up the hill on our fifth day from Los Cuernos campsite to Las Torres campsite in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Turquoise Lake Pehoe - Torres del Paine, Chile

The water of Lake Pehoe at Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile turns an amazing turquoise color when the sun hits it right. Taken on the first day of our trek. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Early Morning Light at Torres del Paine - Chile

On our last morning of trekking at Torres del Paine in Chile's Patagonian region, we got up before dawn to see the light come up over the famous "Torres" (towers). We found this mountain just as beautiful in the early light. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Nature's Harshness - Torres del Paine, Chile

The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonian region can often reach hurricane level, stripping trees of their leaves and branches. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

On the Home Stretch of Trekking Torres del Paine - Chile

A couple of trekkers on the final leg of their trek around Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. This is the stretch from Paine Grande lodge to the Administrative building. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Ice Floes and Gray Glacier - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Ice floes wash up on shore near Gray Glacier at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Icebergs Floating Along - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Some small icebergs shine in the sun on the walk back from Gray Glacier to Paine Grande at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Pink Sunrise - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

The early morning light shines pink against the famous torres (towers) of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Fisheye View from Top of the French Valley - Torres del Paine, Chile

A fisheye view of the towers (torres) and mountains around the French Valley. Taken at the mirador (lookout) at the top of the trek up the valley on day 4 of our "W" trek around Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Hamming it Up at Gray Glacier - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

We ham it up at dusk at Gray Glacier on the second day of our trek in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Camping Comraderie at Los Cuernos - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

No matter how fast or slow people walked during the day, everyone met up together each night at the campsites to share meals and conversation. Taken at Los Cuernos campsite on night 4 of our "W" trek around Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Colorful Bell Flowers at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile

Otherwise known as digitalis purpurea flowers. Taken on the walk to Gray Glacier on the second day of our trek at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Fisheye View of the Torres at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile

A fisheye view of the famous torres (towers) at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Mysterious Mountain Vistas - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Clouds move in to create shadows and mysterious mountain peaks on the trek from Los Cuernos to Las Torres campsites in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Condor and a Rainbow - Torres del Paine, Chile

If you look closely enough, you will see a condor flying into the rainbow. Taken at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonian region. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

On Our Way Down - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

We pose for the camera on our last day of the "W" trek. Happy for the experience, but also tired and ready for a real bed and shower. Taken at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Our Tent at Paine Grande Refugio - Torres del Paine, Chile

We claim victory with being able to successfully put up our tent on our first night of camping on our trek around Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Looking Up at the Back of the Towers - Torres del Paine, Chile

The walk up the French Valley gives you a view of the back of the famous torres (towers) at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Sunrise Colors - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

We woke up early at Paine Grande Refugio (lodge) to a sky on fire at sunrise. The intense colors only lasted for a few seconds, however. Taken at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Cooking Tea at Sunrise - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

We attempt to boil water to make tea at the mirador (viewpoint) overlooking the torres (towers) at sunrise. It was so cold and windy that the water never boiled. Taken at Torres del Paine National Park on the last morning of our trek. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Resting at the End of the Trek - Torres del Paine, Chile

A group of trekkers drink overpriced beer and potato chips at the end of their trek at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Horses Along the Trail - Torres del Paine, Chile

A group of horses on the trail to Los Cuernos refugio and campsite on day 5 of our Torres del Paine W trek in Chile. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com