{"title":"Patagonia","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"patagonia-expedition-torres-del-paine-o-circuit-fjord-packrafting","title":"Patagonia Expedition: Torres del Paine O Trek \u0026 Fjord Packrafting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* ===== Pioneer Departure \/ Expedition Log ===== *\/\n\n.ys-expedition-log {\n  background: #C96B2C;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  max-width: 850px;\n  margin: 2rem auto 1rem auto;\n  padding: 18px 26px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: \"Söhne\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n  border-left: 4px solid #ffffff;\n}\n\n.ys-expedition-label {\n  font-size: 0.85rem;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  opacity: 0.95;\n}\n\n.ys-expedition-log h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 16px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  font-size: 1.35rem;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n.ys-expedition-log p {\n  margin: 0 0 16px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\n.ys-expedition-log p:last-child {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n.ys-expedition-log strong {\n  color: #ffffff;\n  font-weight: 800;\n}\n\n\n\/* ===== Booking Section ===== *\/\n\n.ys-dates {\n  background: #ffffff !important;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;\n  max-width: 850px;\n  margin: 2rem auto 1.6rem;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: \"Söhne\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);\n}\n\n.ys-dates h4 {\n  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;\n  color: #2D4739;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  font-size: 1.8rem;\n  text-align: left;\n  letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n}\n\n.ys-year {\n  font-weight: 800;\n  color: #2D4739;\n  margin-top: 1rem;\n  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n\n.ys-list {\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0;\n  list-style: none;\n}\n\n.ys-row {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 1rem;\n  padding: 0.65rem 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #ecece8;\n}\n\n.ys-row:last-child {\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\n.ys-date-content {\n  flex: 1;\n}\n\n.ys-date {\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #1e322a;\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  margin: 0;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n}\n\n.ys-price {\n  margin: 0.35rem 0 0;\n  color: #2D4739;\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n  font-weight: 800;\n}\n\n.ys-regular-price {\n  margin-left: 0.35rem;\n  color: #777c79;\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  text-decoration: line-through;\n}\n\n.ys-spots {\n  color: #C96B2C;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-size: 0.95rem;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  margin-top: 0.35rem;\n  max-width: 570px;\n}\n\n.ys-btn {\n  display: inline-block;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n  background: #2D4739;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n  text-align: center;\n  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;\n}\n\n.ys-btn:hover {\n  background: #9FBF4C;\n  color: #1e322a !important;\n  transform: translateY(-2px);\n}\n\n.ys-note {\n  margin-top: 1.2rem;\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\n  color: #4a4f4c;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n  text-align: left;\n  opacity: 0.9;\n}\n\n\n\/* ===== Mobile ===== *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .ys-expedition-log {\n    padding: 16px 20px;\n  }\n\n  .ys-expedition-log h2 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n  }\n\n  .ys-dates {\n    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;\n  }\n\n  .ys-dates h4 {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n  }\n\n  .ys-row {\n    flex-direction: column;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 0.4rem;\n  }\n\n  .ys-btn {\n    width: 100%;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .ys-date {\n    font-size: 1.25rem;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== Pioneer Departure ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ys-expedition-log\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ys-expedition-label\"\u003ePioneer Departure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBe part of our first Patagonia Expedition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be the inaugural Yusquatch departure in Patagonia, and we'd love for you to be part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this is our first time operating this expedition as a company, it is built on the same guiding philosophy that defines every Yusquatch adventure: small groups, challenging objectives, genuine wilderness experiences, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team consists of \u003cstrong\u003eACMG-certified and internationally trained wilderness guides\u003c\/strong\u003e with extensive experience leading remote backpacking expeditions across the Yukon, the Canadian Arctic, and other demanding mountain environments. We'll bring the same professional standards, risk management, and guest care that have become the foundation of every Yusquatch expedition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complement our expedition leadership with local expertise, we'll also be working alongside experienced Chilean partners—one licensed trekking guide for the O Trek and one local paddling guide for the fjord expedition. This allows us to combine Yusquatch's guiding philosophy with invaluable local knowledge of the terrain, weather, and waterways, ensuring the best possible experience for our guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a thank you to those joining this inaugural departure, we've introduced the expedition at a special introductory price. By joining this first departure, you'll become part of the foundation of what we hope will become one of Yusquatch's signature international expeditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== Departure Dates ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ys-dates\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDeparture Dates\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ys-year\"\u003e2027\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ys-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ys-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ys-date-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ys-date\"\u003eMonday, February 1 – Sunday, February 14, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ys-price\"\u003e$7,695 CAD \u003cspan class=\"ys-regular-price\"\u003e$8,895 CAD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ys-spots\"\u003ePioneer Departure • Special introductory price\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/square.link\/u\/bzS9v1gK\" class=\"ys-btn\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Book this date \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ys-year\"\u003e2028\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ys-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ys-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ys-date-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ys-date\"\u003eMonday, January 31 – Sunday, February 13, 2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ys-price\"\u003e$8,895 CAD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/square.link\/u\/2TgtcHiM\" class=\"ys-btn\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Book this date \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ys-note\"\u003eYou will be redirected to our secure Square checkout to pay your 25% deposit. This confirms your spot. The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure. A confirmation email with trip details and a packing list will follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== Main Trip Introduction ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ys-trip-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Over 14 days, we’ll experience Patagonia from both land and water, combining the legendary Torres del Paine O Trek with a remote packrafting expedition through Patagonia’s glacial fjords. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply another guided trek through Torres del Paine. It is a small-group Yusquatch expedition built for adventurous hikers looking for a genuine challenge, a close-knit team experience, and a much deeper journey through one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe begin in Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine, with time to meet the team, prepare our equipment, organize expedition food, and complete a thorough trip and safety briefing before heading into the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, we begin the legendary O Trek—the complete circuit around the Paine Massif. While many visitors choose the shorter and busier W Trek, the O Trek first takes us through the quieter and more remote northern side of the park before reconnecting with the famous W route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means you'll experience every highlight of the W Trek—including Grey Glacier, the French Valley, and the iconic Towers—while also exploring the wild, lesser-visited northern valleys that most visitors never see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver eight days, we’ll carry everything we need on our backs and travel through Patagonian forest, open valleys, mountain passes, and glacier-carved terrain. The route brings us over the spectacular John Gardner Pass, alongside the immense Grey Glacier, and beneath the granite peaks that have made Torres del Paine famous around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a hut-to-hut holiday where everything is carried for you. We’ll move as an expedition team, share group equipment, adapt to the weather, set up camp together, and earn each day’s destination under our own power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing the circuit, we’ll return to Puerto Natales for a well-deserved recovery day. Hot showers, a comfortable hotel, good food, and time to rest will give everyone the chance to recharge before the second chapter of the expedition begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll then trade our hiking boots for dry suits and paddles as we head into Patagonia’s remote fjords. Travelling by packraft allows us to explore the landscape from a completely different perspective, moving between mountains, glacial waterways, isolated shorelines, and wilderness camps far beyond the main hiking trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paddling section will be operated alongside an experienced local partner with knowledge of the region’s waterways, weather patterns, wind, and emergency access. The exact route will remain flexible so the guiding team can select the safest and most rewarding option based on current conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the expedition, group size will be limited to just \u003cstrong\u003e8 guests\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows us to keep the experience personal, move efficiently, adapt to the team, and create the close-knit expedition atmosphere that defines Yusquatch adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis trip will challenge you. Your legs will be tired, your pack will feel heavy, and Patagonia will almost certainly throw some wind and weather our way. But the rewards are enormous: remote trails, legendary mountain scenery, glacial fjords, unforgettable camps, and the satisfaction of experiencing Patagonia through your own effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e If you’re looking for a demanding, playful, and unforgettable expedition through Patagonia, welcome to the team. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ys-trip-facts\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart and finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puerto Natales, Chile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torres del Paine and the Patagonian fjords\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackpacking distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 120–135 km\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccumulated elevation gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4,500–5,500 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backpacking, expedition camping and packrafting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 8 guests\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e The itinerary, paddling route, campsites, and daily objectives may change depending on weather, water conditions, park requirements, and the needs of the group. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yusquatch Mountain Adventures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44659399688234,"sku":null,"price":8895.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7837\/3418\/files\/O_tyrek.png?v=1786057560"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7837\/3418\/collections\/3_d548a6bd-92cd-4c55-9216-b0c67dda6944.png?v=1786053756","url":"https:\/\/www.yusquatchadventures.com\/fr\/collections\/patagonia.oembed","provider":"Yusquatch Mountain Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}