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=Overview=
=Section Log, Alerts and Suggestions=
==Season 2025/26= * <span style="background-color:aqua;">'''26 Feb / 3 days / From Tortel to Glaciar Steffen / Pierre et Clotilde </span> We wanted to get closer to the Steffen Glacier by packraft, but the weather conditions prevented us from doing so. It's very windy in that area, so we went by lancha. To organize a packrafting expedition from Tortel, you normally have to inform the Port Authority, which provides a form to fill out (equipment, itinerary, means of communication, etc.). They review and approve it before allowing you to depart. While it's possible to bypass this step, these are the "official" rules. Alternatively, if the weather is truly bad for reaching the fjord and Puerto Huemules, you can contact companies that offer glacier tours and negotiate to have them drop you off at the Conaf refuge (free and spacious). You can then wait for optimal conditions to return by packraft. The route to the glacier isn't complicated, however, you'll need a packraft to cross the Huemules River and continue on the other side. There are a few locals in the area, mostly lumberjacks. You can also travel with them, as they make round trips throughout the month to sell their timber. You can contact José Vargas or Sergio and arrange to join them, spend some time with them, explore Lake Santa Ana, and go fishing.Mobile phone reception is poor, but there's a better Entel connection near the settler Aladino's house. Other information: buses from Cochrane to Tortel are still running; however, the Tortel to Villa O'Higgins service was discontinued at the beginning of 2026. To get to Villa O'Higgins, you can either hitchhike or return to Cochrane. Alternatively, the Gardy bus service to O'Higgins still operates (Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, departing at 8:30 am). The contact number at the Cochrane bus terminal for more information is +56946359412.The contact number for bus information in Caleta Tortel is +56956411858.
==Season 2024/25==
==Season 2022/23==
* <span style="background-color:aqua;">'''2023-Dec-04 to 2023-Dec09 Dec-09 / 6 days / Packrafting from Tortel to Glaciar Steffen and visit of Lago Santa Ana / Meylin Ubilla and Jan Dudeck '''</span>
I drafted this fjord packrafting section several years ago without good knowledge of the typical wind pattern, the normal wind intensity and without reports from other packrafters. Satellite images were the primary source of information for planning this route. But we are now ground-truthing this section to collect more information of this fascinating and rarely visited area on the southern edge of the Northern Patagonian Icefield.
Andy: +56 9 9940 8265 / [email protected]
Or the settler Jose Vargas at Puerto Rio Huemules (send Jan Dudeck a Message or email to coordinate)
=Resupply and Accommodation=
==Resupply and Accommodation along the Route==
=Transport to and from Route=
*Meylin Ubilla and Jan Dudeck
Packrafter that prefer to go north with a motor boat to visit the glacier Steffen and try the 3 options and that to return by packraft southbound with the predominant wind may contact: Luis Arratia: +56 9 5734 2993 Andy: +56 9 9940 8265 / [email protected] Or the settler Jose Vargas at Puerto Rio Huemules (send Jan Dudeck a Message or email to coordinate)
=Permits, Entry Fees and Right-of-Way Issues=
=Links to other Resources=
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