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It is one of the few glaciers that are still growing instead of many others that are shrinking away due to global warming

Former Advnture editor Kieran is a climber, mountaineer, and author who divides his time between the Italian Alps, the US, and his native Scotland

This cross-border transfer is more expensive because it's a long drive between National Park areas and the driver has to go both directions, staying overnight at the end before returning

Here are your options: Torres del Paine (Chile) Refugios (mountain huts with beds and meals) expensive but book if you prefer comfort and if you want to carry lighter backpacks

All of this does translate to a slightly higher weight than other truly ultralight designs, but we appreciate the bump in durability and performance