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Due to the adverse weather conditions, such as ice accumulation on the trails, accumulated snow, and limited daylight hours in Torres del Paine National Park, the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) in Magallanes has decided to make it mandatory to have an accredited guide to access the "W" and Base Torres trails during the winter season. This measure will be applied and supervised from May to early September, although the exact dates may vary depending on the weather conditions. The requirement to have accredited guides on these mountain trails takes effect at the end of the summer season and the beginning of the winter season. Any changes to this measure will be communicated in a timely manner through CONAF's official channels and other services, such as: https://parquetorresdelpaine.cl/