35.05 Refugio Lopez, another wonderful hike with remarkable views at and from the top.
Arriving at the top. We completed the hike in the early stages of our visit to this city of amazing mountains and lakes but not roads. On the day, we climbed some 2,600 feet as we went beyond Refugio Lopez, the accommodation hut situate on the mountain top alongside a small pond. Because of further potential action above it, we intend returning to enjoy more of the scrambling which begins where the initial part of the hike ends. Regarding refugios, it seems in the case of all, but one in the region, a person may arrive and accommodation will be available. Usually, in other countries we have to book ahead which affects one's flexibility. This system is terrific although somewhat more primitive when compared with many other regions. Unfortunately, as we write, the weather has taken a turn for the worse. After two glorious weeks of weather, high winds are gusting, the temperature has dropped dramatically and rain has appeared. Although we are nearing the end of summer, it look...