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The well-marked trail in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares ascends through ñire (a small southern beech) woodlands from the north end of El Chaltén’s main street past the turquoise Laguna Capri and across boggy terrain to Campamento Poincenot An exposed trail zigzags up the mountain side to the glacial lagoon where you can get excellent bonus views of the jagged 3405m (11,171ft) Mt Fitz Roy and maybe dip your feet in the icy water Best for a demanding trekDistance: 53.5km (33.2 miles); loopEstimated time to complete: 4–5 daysLevel of difficulty: difficultStart: Puerto Williams On Chile’s southernmost permanently inhabited territory (across the Beagle Channel from Tierra del Fuego) this demanding trail loops around the pinnacles of the Dientes del Navarino mountain range Requiring wild camping and excellent navigation skills it’s best done in a clockwise direction with at least one other companion traverses lowlands and crosses exposed mountain passes Highlights include expansive views of the Beagle Channel from Cerro Bandera and Paso Virginia (near the beginning and end of the trek Be sure to watch your footing on the rapid descent from the latter pass Best for an overnight hike in Torres del PaineDistance: 74km (46 miles); one wayEstimated time to complete: 3–5 daysLevel of difficulty: moderateStart: Refugio Grey End: Las Torres viewpoint The shorter of the two multiday treks that Chile’s iconic Parque Nacional Torres del Paine is known for this route is shaped like the letter that gives it its name then hike through woodlands along the banks of Lago Grey to the icy monolith of Grey Glacier before retracing your steps You then pass along the shores of glacial Nordenskjöld Lake and climb up French Valley for an up close look at Los Cuernos across hills and up the Ascencio River valley brings you to the trident peaks of Las Torres You can either camp en route at designated campsites, go from refugio (bunk hut) to refugio, or even glamp along the way. Due to the park’s immense popularity, all accommodations and camping spots have to be booked months in advance The W is best hiked west to east if you’re camping so that you’ll have used up most of your supplies before tackling the ascent to the granite towers Best for easy accessDistance: 23km (14.2 miles); loopEstimated time to complete: 8 hoursLevel of difficulty: moderateStart: West Winds campsite Starting near the entrance, the most easily accessible trail in Parque Nacional Patagonia is an invigorating leg stretcher that’s stupendously scenic You'll climb a forested ridge from the West Winds campsite near the visitors center and pass several tiny glacial meltwater lakes across open terrain Your jaw will drop more than once at the views of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field Best for seeing icebergs and glaciersDistance: 22km (13.6 miles); round tripEstimated time to complete: 6–8 hoursLevel of difficulty: moderateStart: El Chaltén Another excellent day hike from El Chaltén this trail takes you from the south of town through the Fitz Roy river valley After passing a small hydroelectric station you’ll climb through lenga and ñire woods to reach the Laguna Torre viewpoint with vistas of glaciers beneath the Adela mountain range Mt Fitz Roy and the granite needles popular with rock climbers You’ll pass the partially sheltered De Agostini campsite in the alluvial plain bisected by the glacial Fitz Roy river before skirting the iceberg-filled Laguna Torre to reach the Maestri viewpoint Best for an all-encompassing viewDistance: 4.4km (2.7 miles); round tripEstimated time to complete: 5 hoursLevel of difficulty: moderateStart: Chaitén the eponymous volcano in northern Patagonia staged a surprise eruption and buried half the town of Chaitén under mud and ash This relatively steep trek starts near Puente los Gigos Following the eruption path of the volcano the trail gets progressively more barren the higher you get Your reward at the top is the panorama of the smoking crater and the surrounding forest Best for a long-distance trekDistance: 110km (68 miles); loopEstimated time to complete: 6–10 daysLevel of difficulty: moderateStart: Serón campsite tackle the longest trek in Torres del Paine in a clockwise direction this spectacular loop gives you views of the backs of Los Cuernos and Las Torres – the park’s two mountain ranges – from remote backcountry As you climb partially forested hills en route from the Serón campsite to the Dickson campsite and refugio you’ll enjoy views of Lago Paine and Dickson Lake This first half of the hike is where you’re most likely to come face-to-face with one of the park’s many mountain lions with thickets of giant wild rhubarb and ferns and glimpses of waterfalls through the trees The highest and most challenging part of the trek is the weather-dependent crossing of the 1220m (4002ft) John Gardner Pass between the Los Perros campsite and Refugio Grey the Grey Glacier ice field opens up below you like a vast you can either camp all the way or go from refugio to refugio Best for camping wildDistance: 47km (29 miles); one wayEstimated time to complete: 3–4 daysLevel of difficulty: difficultStart: Chile Chico End: Casa Piedra campsite Connecting the eponymous forest lake in the Reserva Nacional Lago Jeinimeni (accessed from Chile Chico) with the Casa Piedra campsite in the scenic Avilés Valley in Parque Nacional Patagonia further south this is a serious off-the-beaten-track endeavor that requires organizing transfers to and from the trailheads in advance and ample wilderness-trekking experience While the terrain is only moderately demanding the trail through the valley is rudimentary and minimally marked Best for an easy hikeDistance: 700m (0.5 mile); loopEstimated time to complete: 30 minutesLevel of difficulty: easyStart: south of the Caleta Gonzalo ferry landing on the Carretera Austral Growing to 45m (148ft) and living up to 3000 years these cypresses were cut to near extinction by colonists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (the wood was used for southern Chile’s unique shingled roof tiles) some 12.5km (7.7 miles) south of the Caleta Gonzalo ferry landing this wonderful interpretive trail passes through a particularly impressive grove of these millennia-old skyscrapers of the forest Best for exploring Parque Nacional QueulatDistance: 2km (1.2 miles); round tripEstimated time to complete: 1 hourLevel of difficulty: easyStart: the main parking area of Parque Nacional Queulat If you do just one hike in Parque Nacional Queulat (off the Carretera Austral in northern Patagonia) after crossing the hanging bridge high above the raging Ventisquero River Expect to be slapped in the face with moisture-laden ferns as you make your way through dense forest and damp undergrowth along this straightforward trail to a splendid glacial lagoon you’ll get uninterrupted views of the Ventisquero Colgante filled with car-sized chunks of calved ice The frequently inclement weather and the park’s remoteness mean you’re likely to have it all to yourself Best for crossing an international borderDistance: 20km (12.4 miles); one wayEstimated time to complete: 6–8 hoursLevel of difficulty: moderateStart: El Chaltén End: Villa O’Higgins this cross-border trail connecting El Chaltén in Argentina to Chile’s equally tiny Villa O’Higgins has gained popularity among adventurous hikers (and even cyclists) Best done from Argentina into Chile to avoid a relentless uphill slog the trip starts with a boat ride across the pristine Lago del Desierto dense woodland until you reach the sign welcoming you to Chile It winds down to O’Higgins Lake (called San Martín Lake in Argentina) and the border post of Candelario Mancilla you have to catch another ferry across the lake and you can time the hike so that it’s doable in a day; otherwise you may have to camp at one or both border posts Best for utter remotenessDistance: 73km (45.3 miles); round tripEstimated time to complete: 4 daysLevel of difficulty: difficultStart: south of Punta Arenas Three Round Towers site has been determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places by the Florida Division of Historical Resources members of the public are invited to submit comments on the adverse effects of proposed new construction The Florida Division of Historical Resources (DHR) has determined that the property comprises a resource group that is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) to which each of the individual towers is a contributing resource As the Three Round Towers Apartments resource group is eligible for listing in the NRHP it is the opinion of the DHR that the proposed new construction of an eight-story multi-family apartment building located directly to the east of the complex along the primary entry point to the site would result in an adverse visual effect to this eligible property The City of Miami is providing this information to members of the public to allow them the opportunity to express their views on resolving this adverse effect.  An image of the proposed new development is available at the following link:  Proposed-New-Development.jpg(JPG, 57KB) If you would like to express an opinion on the construction of an eight-story multi-family apartment building at this site please submit your comments by clicking on the button below Submit Comment Here Copies or summaries of any views provided by consulting parties and the public will be forwarded to the Florida Division of Historical Resources and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation   2007 (JUNIOR):  Krystal Torres had another outstanding season for NMSU in 2007 and could be considered one of the liberos in Aggie history.  She was one of the best liberos in the WAC as a junior after she led the conference in digs (590) and digs per game (5.32).  Those feats helped her earn first team All-WAC honors while her play in the WAC tournament earned her a spot on the WAC All-Tournament Team.  In 32 matches played in 2007 digs per game and service aces (36).  She tied the single-match record for digs with 33 versus Hawai’i (9/22).  Alane Pierce is the only other player to post 33 digs in a match when she did it against Weber State 1985.  Torres tallied at least 20 digs in a match 12 times.  Her second 30-plus dig match came in the first round of the NCAA Tournament when she led the way with 31 digs in a 3-2 loss against LSU (11/30) in Austin Texas.  Torres posted double-digit digs in all but three matches in 2007 She started the season with 15 digs versus Albany (8/24) 13 versus UC Davis (8/25) and 19 against Northern Arizona (8/25) in the NAU Invitational and she was named the tournament’s “Best Libero” for her performance.  Her first 20-plus dig match came against Houston (9/2) in the Houston Tournament when she recorded with 23 digs.  Torres followed up with another 20 digs against in-state rival New Mexico (9/4).  Against I-10 rival UTEP (9/11) she tied the record for digs in a three-game match with 28.  She matched former Aggie Briana Akrie who posted 28 digs in a three-game match against New Orleans Sept 2004.  Torres also led the conference in digs in conference matches with 301 (5.47/g).  She opened conference play with a great match at Fresno State (9/13) as she came up with 21 digs and two service aces.  Torres posted another 21-dig match when she did it in a 3-1 win over Utah State (9/20).  She tallied 20-plus digs in four consecutive matches Utah State (10/4) and San Jose State (10/6).  Torres also hit three services aces in the matches against Utah and San Jose State.  She followed that with five service aces in a 3-1 win at Louisiana Tech (11/8).  She finished the season strong when she played great defense in the WAC Tournament Championship against Hawai’i (11/17) and came up with 21 digs before she tallied 31 digs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against LSU (11/30) 2006 (SOPHOMORE):  Torres was one of the best liberos in the WAC in only her second year at NMSU.  She earned second team All-WAC honors after leading the Aggies in digs (615) and digs per game (4.88).  Torres set the school single-season record for digs breaking Briana Akrie’s 2004 mark of 578.  She was second in the conference in digs and third in digs per game Torres suited up as the libero in 36 and started one match as a defensive specialist  Torres played in all 126 games and recorded 36 assists and 39 service aces which ranked fourth on the team.  She was a major factor in the back row for the Aggies when she posted 34 double-digit dig performances.  Torres also had nine matches with 20 or more digs.  Her best performance of the season was in the upset of Hawai’i (10/13) when she recorded 31 digs.  That showing was the second-best in school history in a five-game match.  Prior to the match with the Rainbow Wahine Torres had a career-high 28 digs against Sacramento State (8/25) at the UTEP/Sun Bowl Invitational.  She also set a career-high for aces in the tournament with five against Texas Tech (8/26).  The following week Torres continued to make an impact when she had 21 digs versus South Dakota State (9/15) and tied a career high for service aces with five against Lamar (9/15) at the Jackrabbit Invitational in Brookings Torres tallied more than 20 digs.  The span included 23 at Nevada (9/30) 24 versus UTEP (10/4) and 25 at Louisiana Tech (10/6).  Torres also had strong conference performances with 23 digs against Utah State (10/28) and 24 at Idaho (11/4).  In the quarterfinals match of the WAC Tournament against Boise State in Reno 2005 (FRESHMAN):  In her first season of college volleyball Torres was a force in the back row for the Aggies at the defensive specialist position as she played in all 27 matches and made three starts as a true freshman  She finished fourth on the team in digs (203) and digs per game (2.07)  Torres recorded five or more digs in 22 of the 27 matches in 2005 including topping the 10-dig plateau six times  Torres was also productive at the service line as she tied for fourth on the team in service aces with 23 and aces per game (0.23)  She recorded at least one ace in 16 matches last year and posted two or more aces four times Torres came off the bench to add seven digs and one ace in a three-game sweep over New Mexico (8/29)  In the championship match of the Hilton Las Cruces Classic (9/3) Torres recorded her first double-figure dig match as she posted 14 digs and added two aces in a 3-1 win over Cincinnati  A week later in the title match of the UTEP Invitational versus the Miners (9/10) Torres tallied 11 digs and a career-high four service aces  In the WAC home opener against Fresno State (9/29) Torres notched 10 digs and one ace in a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs  In her first showdown with Hawai'i (10/1) Torres finished with nine digs and one ace in a near upset of the Rainbow Wahine Torres posted a career-high 16 digs in a sweep of the Bulldogs Torres posted at least one ace in six straight matches including two aces in a four-game victory over Utah State (11/12)  In her second match against New Mexico (11/10) Torres was again solid in the back row as she tallied eight digs in a 3-1 win over the Lobos Torres averaged 12.5 digs as the Aggies reached the semifinals  In a quarterfinal match against San Jose State (11/24) a multi-sport athlete at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball for head coach Michael Sautter she led the Trojan volleyball team to both the district and 5A State Championships while earning first team All-State honors Torres led Mayfield to an 18-7 record as an outside hitter and played in the North-South All-Star Game  Along with her success in volleyball Torres was also a force on the hardwood as a shooting guard for head coach George Maya and the Trojan basketball team Torres led Mayfield to an impressive 27-1 record the district title and a second-place finish at the 5A State Tournament  She was named a first team all-state selection and played in both the East-West All-Star and North-South All-Star games PERSONAL:  Krystal Kahealani Torres was born in Honolulu Hawai'i and is the daughter of Daniel and Margaret Torres  She has not declared a major.  There are no statistics available for this player Copyright © 2025 New Mexico State University Athletics / All Rights Reserved Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here