An extraordinary feat: 81-year-old woman conquers Patagonia’s torres del paine

At 81 years old, Carmen reached the summit of Torres del Paine, one of the most difficult trekking destinations in Chilean Patagonia. He did it together with his family and upon arrival he received applause from everyone present

A true achievement has topped the headlines in social media: Carmen, at 81, reached the summit of the internationally renowned Torres del Paine, one of Chilean Patagonia‘s most challenging and beautiful hiking grounds. The ascent, a ten-hour hike, speaks volumes of determination, especially given her age.

Carmen made this trip with her family, her grandson, and great-grandchildren. She was met with praise from tourists and other trekkers, who welcomed her in. Some, including American tourists, congratulated her in English on her exceptional determination.

A remarkable trek… in a skirt

The feat was popularized by social media videos of her triumphant return after finishing a tough trail that would be daunting to most younger trekkers. Manuel Medina, a cousin of Carmen’s, shared his excitement on social media:

“A great accomplishment for the second time in my life, now with my family and my bisnonna. At 81 years of age, it was thrilling to live this wonderful adventure.”

Her story of adventure has touched so many hearts, proving that it is never too late to push oneself and create memories of a lifetime. Her achievement is a motivating testament to the vitality of aging with an active and curious mind.

Carmen overcame the physical obstacles typically associated with age, walking for ten hours through one of the most challenging landscapes without giving up. Besides demonstrating that there is no age to visit the world, she also demonstrated that the most incredible adventures are those shared with family, because they create lifetime memories. And a final twist: Carmen performed this incredible journey… in a skirt!

 

Source: Facebook