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==Required Skills and Capabilities==
Hiking the Greater Patagonian trail requires
* Mental capabilities
** Endurance
** Self-reliant in an isolated environment
** Cautious behaviour
* Technical skills
** Good navigational skills
* Good navigational skills and knowledge hot to set up and use a GPS
The Greater Patagonian Trail requires endurance not only because of the total lenght of the trail but the rather long distances of some trail sections. The first three sections exceed 100 km each without regular resupply points on the route. The hiker needs to plan and carry the correct type and quantity of food for these long stages.