El Chalten NOT so SECRET Waterfall

One of the most iconic images of Cerro Fitz Roy is taken at a location affectionately known as the Secret Waterfall. It's obviously not so secret any more and in my opinion that is totally fine as long as the location is treated with continued respect and maybe managed a bit better by the APN.
In this video we dive into the Secret Waterfall location and one added bonus location on the way back down. I hope you like the video!
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The Patagonia series continues next week with our first video from Torres del Paine. See you there!
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[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I'm not taking the blame for this. BVS is responsible fo' sho'.

[@gregsnell]

How about that reflection shot of Fitz Roy and the golden reeds!?! Awesome. #letsgo

[@tjsinva]

Good stuff, as usual. Great reflecton shot. Rock on! 👍🥂

[@bvaldes8791]

Wow this was just beautiful to watch Greg. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@luisfaustino]

Great video as usual Greg! That music at the middle of the video is amazing, suits the vibe perfectly.

[@TheLudema]

Muy hermoso trabajo, gracias. Saludos desde Buenos aires

[@ocskaym]

The reflection photo came out really well, I really like the unique composition! 👌

[@oliverhummell]

Greg, beautiful!! The fitz roy reflexion is insane!!

[@gregsnell]

Oli !! Danke dir bruder. That is a nice little 'secret' spot.

[@venkataramanSantosh]

Lovely video and images. I love that image of Mount Fitzroy and the reflection. Martin and I were there in 2015 and did the entire hike from top to bottom. But we missed this waterfall. We did some cascades just off the main trail, but the weather was miserable with rain and hail. By the way, I do see our friend Ike in a couple of shots.

[@brianmckeever5280]

Some really good images!

[@KarenBaker616263]

Great video as always. So informative and creative! Thanks for sharing.

[@gregsnell]

☺️🙏

[@luisfaustino]

Reallty appreciate the map/info on the region, thats something that makes your content much more valuable than other creators in this space.

[@gregsnell]

Luis!! Cheers mate. Indeed time for me to start sharing a bit more specifics where possible. Next video has some good info on locations as well.

[@denisbresolin]

Greg, the Secret Waterfall is a Beauty especially with the mountains in the foreground. I could spend Days just looking around and taking it All in. Thank God the rain has left you guys alone after 2 days. Another awesome video my friend enjoy your time there. Cheers from us All!!👍👍🇨🇦

[@jcben]

Amazing photos. I wish I'll go there someday

[@gregsnell]

JC!! One day I'm sure you will, and when you do, be sure to email me for some tips and ideas on where to shoot.

[@CaseyJohnsonPhoto]

Great video!! The reflection shot is killer!

[@gregsnell]

Casey!! Thanks man. Yeah that is a spot I'll be returning too for sure.

[@RussWeymouthPhotography]

You definitely got some keeper photos on that trip. Looking forward to the 'master of fine art photography' video🙂

[@jasonkennedy2045]

Great info bud, always next level on this channel!! Some cracking shots as well 🤩 Jase 🍻

[@Stapelstefan]

Ein sehr schöner HSV Aufkleber! Super

[@gregsnell]

Nur der HSV.

[@dereklee9972]

scenery is just stunning...thanks for taking us along Greg!

[@gregsnell]

Derek!! Thanks for watching mate. I think you'll enjoy the next one as well.

[@champagneshutterphotography]

Fantastic, thank you

[@gregsnell]

👊

[@scotty4418]

That image of the reeds and Fitz Roy was stunning Greg. Always enjoy seeing your videos from Patagonia and to marvel in its beauty

[@gustavocontreras1685]

Excelente Greg , felicitaciones por este video, muy ilustrativo e interesante.

[@gregsnell]

Gus!! Como le va amigo!?! Bueno gracias. Espero que estas y Maria Maria estan bien!! Hasta la proxima bruder.

[@michaelbottari6398]

Greg, wonderful video and great images. But the HSV bottel is travel with you to this wonderful place, great !!!

[@gregsnell]

Of course!!

[@damita3117]

@pereaphotography Chris!!! Roomie ❤❤ Cheers Greg, always an awesome trip with you two!!

[@gregsnell]

Yes!! Supper happy you saw that. What an awesome trip we had eh!!

[@ExploringJan]

What a nice sticker of the HSV Disc Golf on your Thermos bottle. 😂😉 BTW: That was really interesting again! Great fotos of the waterfall in combination with the tree. 👌🏼

[@gregsnell]

Good eye!! I was wondering if someone would catch that one. Representing world wide brother.

[@pierrebourassa2336]

Great video again Greg - almost feels like I was there!

[@gregsnell]

lol. Wait for the next one.

[@ZachGroney]

I swear we were in that same spot on the same day. We had the exact same conditions! I got a shot from lower down by the river. What a great day!

[@gregsnell]

Niiice!! 👍

[@LeePelling]

Well worth the early start, i can see why you would take people to this location, its stunning, love the images of the fall but also the reflection image was really good. Your level of fitness must be a lot better than mine that pack, two tripod and a gimbal , not sure i would have managed all that, great results though mate !

[@gregsnell]

Yeah the gear was a bit overkill on this trip. Two tripods for timelapse/stills & Gimbal for video. I guess the good thing is I do use it all when on location and the pack balances the weight well enough.

[@georgemason2472]

Gorgeous shots! Especially loved the reflection shot between 7:30-7:40.

[@gregsnell]

George!! Cheers man. Yeah us too. The conditions were perfect for that early morning reflection shot.

[@scottman895]

There is never a dull moment at the Secret Waterfall! The photos came out great! It's too bad that the 2 days of storms cleared out much of the fall foliage!

[@gregsnell]

Indeed. Fall colours will be back again 🍁

[@roberth9672]

Just a great vlog Greg. Just exceptionally done!

[@gregsnell]

Rob!! Thanks man. Appreciate the kind words.

[@ernestlu1030]

Oooops , I was caught in time-lapse. XD

[@gregsnell]

😂

[@gregsnell]

Next time come say hello 👍

[@sharonphilpott9368]

Greg - Amazing photos and area. What lenses do you primarily use in Patagonia?

[@gregsnell]

Wide and telephoto. Say 16-35 f2.8 and a 100-400 f4.5-5.6. Anything else is bonus.

[@rbeaubien7868]

Great vlogs so far and love the photo's especially the golden reeds. I am going to Torres del Paine and possible now to El Chalten next February. Based on your route from El Chalten to Torres del Paine was it hard to get gas as some blogs I have read suggested it could be an issue?

[@gregsnell]

Yeah you can only get gas at El Chalten and then Esperanza on route towards the border at Cerró Castillo.

[@SteveAshPhotos]

Really nice stuff. I am heading down there with a buddy in a week. I'm curious about the location of the little lagoon (with the reflection in the reeds).

[@gregsnell]

It’s nearby on the circle track at Laguna Capri. If you don’t go the way of the lake but the other way you should come across it but keep your eyes open so you don’t miss it. I find it’s best to visit on the way back down.

[@SteveAshPhotos]

@@gregsnell Thank you very much! Your video and photos are fabulous.

[@gusgmd]

i´m going to El Chalten in 17 days time, i need to know where that spot is please !!

[@bushychrismeibusch4174]

Correctly set up, the Róde Go 11 has backup audio files in each transmitter ... they have saved me often when operator error ... . just saying ....

[@gregsnell]

Yes shit you're right!! The DJI also records externally of you set it up that way. You just plus it in and download the recorded files. Good idea 🙏👍

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I'm just catching up to this video. Doesn't the DJI wireless mic have a recording function in its receiver? You didn't have backup video stored there? Or had you already overwritten it with audio from later videos?

[@gregsnell]

Hi John!! Yeah it does but you have to set it up to record internally instead of just reading directly to the camera. Not a bad idea, problem is I had turned it off and on during the hike down to save battery and at the very very end simply forgot to turn it back on. A rookie mistake that hopefully won't happen again. That said I've done it in the past with other mics you have to physically turn on before recording. Sometimes you just forget.

[@ernestlu1030]

I thought "by for now" is Thomas Heaton's signature phrase ? 🤨

[@gregsnell]

Wait for the 4th video in the series 😜

[@ernestlu1030]

@@gregsnell Always

[@jaynamyet7221]

According to google maps this is permanently closed!

[@trentblomfield3713]

Sorry, we took all the good fall colours before you got there :)

[@gregsnell]

Hahahaha. Shit.