Hiking to Refugio Otto Meiling, the base camp for summit attempts on Cerro Tronador, was an unforgettable experience. We started our adventure with a side trip to Laguna Ilon which is situated on the slopes of the mountains opposite Tronador. It is quite a steep climb but well worth it when you reach the lake and see the spectacular vista before you. A tranquil mountain lake, with the snowy peaks of Tronador rising up behind it. Even from Ilon you can hear the deep rumblings of the mountain, caused by lumps of glacial ice melting and shifting. The next day we set off up the track to Otto ...
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