Day 161 (67km): Exploring the park

We only wanted to spend three nights in the park so today was judgment day. We had to make it happen. It was still cloudy and looked like rain but we took a leap of faith and packed up the campground. We bought some price inflated gas from the Hotel (which is better than running out) and we were on our way.

Buying some 2.5$/L gas so we don't run out while exploring the park

As we started riding around the park Alberto had a big bail. From my vantage point all I could see was him and his bike on it's side doing donuts. Apparently he got into a wobble due to the road being domed shape. When the bike crashed his hand blipped the throttle and that sent him spinning around. He was pivoting on his right panier and it got pretty screwed around.

The scene of the accident

A scratched helmet

The broken tank mount

Tank case fixed for now

We drove around the park snapping pictures and enjoying the wildlife. We wanted to go all the way to Lago Grey but when we got within 20km it started raining and it was clear by the cloud cover that we wouldn't be able to see anything. So we turned back and settled into the Pehoe campground for the night.

The famous bridge

A huanaco surveying the scene

Riding around the park

Even if it was cloudy there was still plenty of scenery to see

It is ridiculously expensive, I'm not even sure how they justify that price, but when the view finally poked it's head out of the clouds it was amazing. We got pretty lucky today and managed to get a good taste of the scenery in the park. The views were spectacular but I think I was expecting more. The mountains were very unique, and I imagine the trekking is good, but I thought there would be more mountains.

Premium camping

Cooking up some lunch-dinner

The view started to clear

The view is clear!

Happy to be enjoying the view

Also one funny comment I have is that all the people walking around look like they exclusively shop at Valhalla Pure Outfitters. It's quite the “trekking” fashion scene. Alberto looked a little out of place in his Crocs.