Torres del Paine: Trekking the Patagonian 'W'

The 'W' is the trek that ruins you for other treks. This guide lays out the classic route through Torres del Paine: the dawn climb to the base of the towers, the French Valley between hanging glaciers, and Grey Glacier calving into its iceberg-strewn lake. I cover the refugio-vs-camping logistics (book early — it sells out months ahead), the gear that actually matters in Patagonian weather, and how to handle the legendary wind. It's tough, remote and unforgettable. Train your legs and come hungry for views.