Be ready for increased Torres del Paine security measures

Patagonia 'Base Jump' alarms Chile authorities (Patagonia Times): "Torres del Paine Grand Circuit administrators plan to increase park security next season after discovering that a group of six Russians conducted an unauthorized base jump off one of the park's steep mountain slopes last summer. Administrators plan to increase the number of park rangers and have asked the Carabineros (Chile's uniformed police) for help controlling climbing permits given to foreigners."

Parque Nacional Torres del Paine is a world-renowned area with mountain ranges up to 9000 ft, including the spectacular Cuernos del Paine at 6300 ft. Thousands of visitors annually come to trek, camp, mountain climb, hike and ride through the park on any of the numerous trails or stay in lodgings and venture out on daily walks.

Photo of the famed Torres del Paine granite peaks is displayed with the kind permission of Peter and Jackie Main. Enjoy more images with the Torres del Paine Grand Circuit.