Trekkers, Grey Glacier, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile.

Steady 50-miles-per-hour winds blast hikers near Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. The foot of South America is known as Patagonia, a name derived from coastal giants, Patagão or Patagoni, who were reported by Magellan's 1520s voyage circumnavigating the world and were actually Tehuelche native people who averaged 25 cm (or 10 inches) taller than the Spaniards. Published in May/June 2007 Sierra Magazine, Sierra Club Outings. For licensing options, please inquire.

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Steady 50-miles-per-hour winds blast hikers near Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. The foot of South America is known as Patagonia, a name derived from coastal giants, Patagão or Patagoni, who were reported by Magellan's 1520s voyage circumnavigating the world and were actually Tehuelche native people who averaged 25 cm (or 10 inches) taller than the Spaniards. Published in May/June 2007 Sierra Magazine, Sierra Club Outings. For licensing options, please inquire.