Perito Moreno Glacier – This huge advancing glacier is more than 3 miles wide at its front and over 20 stories high.
Earlier this week I wrote all about the two famous glacier treks you can do in Argentina/Patagonia. One of my favorite things about trekking Perito Moreno and Viedma glaciers were the views and perspective you had on the ice. You can’t really appreciate the sheer size and power of a glacier until you walk on it and hear it moan and crack. At that time you realize that you are standing on a force of nature.
Here are a few of my favorite pictures from my glacier trekking in Patagonia. I invite all of you to put on a pair of crampons and explore one of them for yourself!
Hiking up the ice on Viedma Glacier
Standing in an ice valley of Perito Moreno Glacier – this gives you an idea of it’s size!
The bluer the ice – the more dense and old it is. This was from a recently calved piece of Viedma Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier – look up in the distance and you can see a group trekking – they look like ants.
Viedma Lake is a brilliant blue from the glacier. Here we are hiking back to the boat from the glacier – beautiful colors all around!
Glacier calving at Perito Moreno. They make a thundering sound when these big pieces fall!
Viedma Glacier trekking into a valley
I can barely fit it all in with my wide angel lens. This is shot from the viewing area in front of Perito Moreno.
Climbing High on Perito Moreno!
And if you are having trouble choosing which one you’d rather do – then this comparison of Viedma and Perito Moreno Glaciers article may help!
Disclosure: Adventure Life hosted my Patagonia travels. However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own – as you know how I love to speak my mind!
By Tracy Z March 29, 2013 - 10:00 am
Wow love the stunning blue hues!
By Barbara Weibel March 29, 2013 - 12:58 pm
Absolutely gorgeous photos!
By Christy March 29, 2013 - 1:58 pm
Beautiful photos! I love the action shot of the ice falling in the water.
By Maria March 30, 2013 - 7:48 pm
Sherry, I don’t know how you do it but so glad you do! Love these shots, especially ” shot from the viewing area in front of Perito Moreno.” WOW!!!
By Sherry April 4, 2013 - 2:38 am
Thanks Maria. I could barely get it all in the frame!
By Emily April 1, 2013 - 6:49 pm
Unbelievable – AWESOME – pics!! Just love it!!
By Sherry April 4, 2013 - 2:36 am
Thanks! It was such a fun perspective to actually be on the glaciers.
By Karisa April 6, 2013 - 5:12 pm
Wow!!That must have been a breathtaking and humbling experience. I’ve never done anything like that before but now I really want to!
By Judy April 12, 2013 - 1:14 am
Sherry! I’ve looked at all your Patagonia photos and they are fabulous. Can’t beleive you got such a good picture of the glacier calving. We grandmothers saw it but not quick enough to catch “the splash”! Loved your comments about our group hike to Mount Fitz Roy and around El Chalten.
By Sherry April 13, 2013 - 3:01 pm
Hello Judy! So lovely to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed the photos and writing. I’m now in Oman hiking – it’s a great place to put on your hiking wish list for one day. Definitely great hikes – but a completely different climate than Patagonia!
By Gipsy Backpacker April 23, 2013 - 12:21 pm
Great experience and nice pictures! I want to go there too! 🙂
By Arjen - On My Way To Freedomland May 15, 2013 - 10:51 am
Very good job on the pictures!
By myVideoMedia May 19, 2013 - 4:21 am
Beautiful pictures of the glaciers
By Olguin September 20, 2016 - 7:14 pm
simply stunning! i must get there one day
By Anne Harai August 30, 2018 - 10:27 am
Wonderful shots, Sherry 🙂 I’m heading down there in January and now I’m even more excited.
By Sherry August 30, 2018 - 10:43 pm
How exciting! You’ll have an incredible time there – so many things to photographs!