mt fitzroy

the road turned to pavement before riding into el chalten....and in the distance could see horizon had some shape to it....a glimmer of heightful scenery after the last few days

getting closer the shape turned out to be incredible.

mt fitzroy is a series of stunning sharp jagged peaks just behind the town of el chalten....snow capped and all, this is what had in mind for patagonia

the town itself on verge of development explosion mixed with variety of characters from my new best friend st barnaird, to the 'let me wear my hemp pajamas and just be' crowd... to $3k dollar climbing outfit people including the newest sheekest climbing ski poles and then the hardcore climbers from all over world taking a shot at fitroy peak, french and italian moslty. apparently it takes 40 hours to climb and very few conquer it.

not suprising only took pictures of the dog

went on a four season hike up mountain to get close view...started it was sunny and 45, hour later it was sunny and 75, another hour we were there. unfortunately clouds rolled in blocking view and bringing rain. on the way down it was 25 windy as get out and snowing.....bikers eveywhere now, all fighting the wind....