It was fitting to wind up my Patagonia adventure spending the longest day of the year — the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere — with what felt like the longest hike of my life. Twenty kilometers, four of them gaining elevation and one of them spent almost directly uphill Read more…
My first impression of Calafate was its resemblance to South Lake Tahoe. Picture neon signs, lots of retail stores, signage in Spanish and English. No casinos that I could find (and I wasn’t looking), but you get the idea. However, Calafate has a more subtle charm that takes time to Read more…
I made sure to look for the towers of Torres del Paine on our way out of Puerto Natales by bus en route to El Calafate. Having been on this same road less than 24 hours prior heading out of the park for showers, pizza and beer with the crew, Read more…