The 2026 campaign will see the inauguration of the first phase of the project, in which 3.3 kilometers (2.05 miles) of trail will be opened as part of a new access to the Base Torres Viewpoint.
Torres del Paine, Chile (February 5, 2026). Following the success of its first two years, the tourism company Las Torres Patagonia, in partnership with SKY Airline, has launched the third edition of its “10 Volunteers for 10 Days” campaign. The initiative invites people from different countries to help rebuild the trails that lead to the Base Torres Viewpoint in Torres del Paine National Park, covering their expenses in full.
The 2026 edition will be especially notable due to the inauguration of the first phase of the regeneration project, which includes 3.3 kilometers of trail: 1.5 km of pedestrian trail and 1.8 km of logistical trail. This design will separate horseback operations from visitor flow in order to improve safety, enhance the hiking experience, and protect the natural environment.
Completing the first of three phases in this project sets an important precedent for visitor management and long-term conservation within Torres del Paine National Park.
The trail to the Base Torres Viewpoint is one of the most heavily traveled routes in the park and, at the same time, one of the most vulnerable. Its restoration will benefit thousands of visitors from around the world who travel to Chile to experience its unique geological formations, as well as native flora and fauna.
How to participate in “10 Volunteers for 10 Days”
Eligible participants must be over 21 years old and reside in Chile, Brazil, the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. To apply, submit a video of no more than 45 seconds via Instagram Stories using the “Your Turn” button, which can be found in the featured stories on Las Torres Patagonia’s Instagram account (@lastorres.patagonia).
Applicants must tag Las Torres Patagonia and SKY Airline (@skyairline) in their story and post the video from a public account. Participants must follow both accounts to be considered. Applications will be accepted until February 20, when a team from the company will select the winners.
Those selected will receive round-trip airfare from their country of residence to Puerto Natales and will then be transported to Hotel Las Torres, located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. During their stay, participants will work on trail reconstruction efforts for the Base Torres trail and take part in excursions that allow them to experience Chilean Patagonia up close.
Contest winners will stay in the national park for five nights during one of the following periods: March 22–26 or March 28–April 1.
“This campaign represents what tourism should be: participatory, regenerative, and deeply connected to the land,” said Josian Yaksic, CEO of Las Torres Patagonia. He added that it marks “a concrete milestone in the regeneration of 3.3 kilometers of infrastructure, signaling the start of a new way to manage, experience, and conserve the trail to the Base Torres Viewpoint—one that integrates safety, visitor experience, and environmental protection.”
SKY’s collaboration on this initiative aligns with the airline’s sustainability strategy, which focuses on the progressive reduction of emissions, saving a cumulative total of more than 1.2 million tons of CO₂ since 2018.
“We are very pleased to support initiatives like this one, which make a tangible contribution to sustainability in Chile and to the protection of its natural heritage,” said Mayra Kohler, Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at SKY Airline. “At SKY, sustainability is a long-term strategic pillar, and collaboration between tourism, conservation, and connectivity is key to moving towards a more responsible development model.”
This strategic alliance between Las Torres Patagonia and SKY Airline reflects both companies’ commitment to sustainability, promoting responsible tourism and a shared focus on reducing their carbon footprints across operations.
The campaign and its results
The last edition of the “10 Volunteers for 10 Days” campaign received approximately 1,000 video applications from sustainability enthusiasts in North America, Chile, and Brazil. Ten winners were selected, and during their stay they successfully built 67.1 meters (220 feet) of new trail. Key tasks included removing the vegetation layer in previously designated areas and shaping the trail using back slope and out slope techniques, which are essential for proper water drainage and for preventing erosion caused by rainfall accumulation.
In addition to work on the new section, volunteers also carried out maintenance on 206.7 meters (678 feet) of existing trail. These efforts included removing overgrown vegetation, repairing drainage systems to ensure proper water flow, and widening certain sections to improve visitor safety and trail flow.
For more information about contest terms, and conditions, click the following link:
https://tools.lastorres.com/10-volunteers-for-10-days-2026