Laguna Torre (Cerro Torre)

One of the most frequented day hikes from El Chaltén, the route to Laguna Torre leads to a glacial lake at the base of the Torre massif. The 18 km out-and-back trail follows the Fitz Roy River valley, moving through sub-antarctic forests of ñire and lenga. The terrain is primarily well-maintained gravel paths and packed dirt, with a short initial ascent followed by mostly level walking through the glacial valley. The destination offers direct views of Cerro Torre (3,128m) and the Adela range, with icebergs frequently calving from the Torre Glacier into the lake.

The Giant of St. Kitts. Mount Liamuiga (1,156m) is a massive stratovolcano that dominates the northern half of St. Kitts. Formerly known as Mount Misery, the hike to the summit is a steep, strenuous scramble through lush rainforest and elfin forest to reach the edge of a massive, half-mile wide volcanic crater. The crater itself is over 300 meters deep and filled with a secondary rain forest and occasional steam vents. From the rim, you are rewarded with panoramic views of the entire island and the neighboring islands of St. Eustatius and Saba.