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| Trekking in the Patagonian Andes (Walking) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Clem Lindenmayer, Nick Tapp
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 69847
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 296
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 186450059X
Dewey Decimal Number: 918
EAN: 9781864500592
ASIN: 186450059X
Publication Date: November 1, 2003
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Product Description
Discover the natural wonders of the Patagonian Andes - from pristine glaciers and alpine lakes to puffing fumaroles and steaming thermal springs. Scale top-of-the-world summits and trek across rolling plateaus and lava landscapes. Grab this authoritative guide and explore the rugged beauty of one of the world's few remaining truly remote areas.
Detailed descriptions of 31 treks in Chile and Argentina, including bonus side trips and alternative routes.
Clear two-color contour maps for every trek.
Illustrated guide to the region's distinctive wildlife.
Comprehensive gear, safety and language sections, along with advice on environmentally responsible trekking.
Essential planning information covering transport, trail access and accommodation.
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 Trekking in the Patagonian Andes November 27, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I used the 1998 edition for a three month trip in 2005. I went on long treks near Ushuaia, PN Los Glaciares near El Calafate, PN Torres del Paine, PN Nahuel Huapi near Bariloche, PN Chiloe, and PN Villarica.
Sometimes I found it difficult to interpret the directions until after the fact, however, the information was almost always correct. Not bad considering that the book was already several years old.
Planning out several months of travelling in advance and buying maps in Santiago and Buenoes Aires is impractical. The maps in the book were often the only navigation tool available and were suitable.
The pictures are beautiful.
If your Spanish isn't very good you will find this book is indispensible. (I had just enough to get on the right bus)I would strongly recommend this book to anyone planning to hike in the Patagonian region of Chile and Argentina south of Concepcion.
 convenient - all in one place October 22, 2007
Everything that is in this book can also be found online...with a little digging. So if money is limited forgo this book, if not, it's a good, one-stop source of information.
Lonely Planet Trekking in the Patagonian Andes January 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For the last year I've been planning a trip to Chile and Patagonia. This book has helped me plan and organize and decide which areas I want to see. This book has been full of helpful information about all the different treks in this region, the difficulty rating, miles, average days specific trails will take, and great maps. Not only does the book give great info about specific treks, it also gives really great information for newer backpackers, such as a checklist of what you should bring on the trek, what kind of food to bring, how to use a compass, first aid info, etc. (Though you should know these things before you trek around Patagonia.) I give this book 5 stars.
Lonely Planet Rocks January 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am an avid traveler, hiker and explorer and have found the Lonely Planet guides to be the absolute BEST if your intention is to explore the "ins and outs" of a country without the services of an in-country guide or tour service. They are a valuable tool for the experienced treeker/hiker/tramper and also a great resource for the urban adventurer. Lonely planet pulls their data from a variety of folks- including locals, recent transplants and adventurers- who provide extremely relevant input for the books. I always find their rating of lodging and food accurate~~ low budget is truly low budget and their recommended picks are always clean, comfortable and well situated. I also find their description and maps of hiking/trekking/tramping routes very accurate, although I would still recommend using up-to-date topo maps, GPS or hiring a local certified guide if you are exploring off-piste, mountainous or rugged regions anywhere. There is no replacement for experience and sound judgment in the backcountry. This particular guide book is wonderfully laid out and their advice is keen. Unless you have a solid 3 months of time to adventure in more than one of the regions it is best to pick an area (like the Lakes District) and focus your time in one place. Obviously the Torres Del Paine or Fitz Roy regions see a lot of traffic but the other areas are absolutely fabulous, as well. While other guide books may cater to the "guided tour crowd", I find Lonely Planet caters more to the independent intrepid traveler. Two Thumbs Up. Enjoy your exploring....
 amazing hikes, erroneous details July 28, 2004
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book is a perfect introduction to the wealth of hiking possibilities in patagonia - many of them are still significantly under-used and of equal calibre to the more famous routes. The general information sections are quite good, and give a good feel for what conditions are like both trekking and travelling in general; a good purchase for planning your trip. Where the book falls down is on the actual trekking notes, which are consistently inaccurate, obscenely outdated and sometimes quite misleading (see other reviews). On this front, Cerro Electrico is not safe - however Cerro Electrico Oeste is safely climbable without mountaineering equipment (although crampons are a nice idea) and gives mind-blowing views of the rear of Fitzroy - I think this might be what the author actually had in mind.
The best use of this book is as an introduction/inspiration, then get hold of decent military maps (plentiful in santiago and buenos aires) and local advice (abundant) and go from there. Given that many of the treks require some degree of independence and judgement (especially in snow-bound regions), pretty much any information should be taken with a grain of salt and certainly should be double-checked independantly or at worst against common sense. It is a pity no better alternative exists, but the general information is good and if prepared, leave the fun of route-finding up to yourself.
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