Fitzroy! Kids first backpack (3 nights, 24 miles) El Chalten, Argentina

We decided to take the kids on there first backpacking trip.  We really wanted to share the magical place where I asked Tina to marry me.  We were not sure how it was going to go with the distances and given the potential for Patagonia weather.  Luckily we hit the weather just perfect.  Super clear days with little to no wind.  Well, the hike out we got blown down the trail but the bad weather didn't hit until we were eating ice cream and drinking good coffee in town.  The kids did awesome, were super positive and had a blast.  Was an amazing adventure and was really special to be able to share it with them.  We got to see some amazing peaks, glaciers, lakes, and rivers.  Even getting to swim in one of them since it was so calm and warm.  One of the trip highlights so far for sure.  Not to mention we got to rest in town for several days afterward enjoying good food, great wine, coffee, and ice cream. (we left the kids in the RV with a move and went out to dinner a few nights) I think I have a new favorite town, El Chalten, we'll be back.

Almost to El Chalten

Blue sky day

Fitz Roy mirador

Hiking day 1

First night camping out

Nice cook spot

Mirador hike 1000' vertical in 2km.

Hiking buddy

Glacial lake swimming

Warming up after swimming

Taegan at the end of 8-mile day 2

Tired kid

Another lookout hike

Cerro Torre

Hiking down from the lookout

Glacial Ice

Where I proposed to Tina so many years ago, Pretty amazing to be there with the kids

In search of gold

Great climbing right in town.

Chocolate ravioli, YUM!