Trekking the W+ in Torres del Paine (Days 4 & 5)

Dec 28, 2011 2 Comments by
This part is still being written, so hold onto your hats while it's completed. Day 4 26-December-2011 Distance: 20,5 km (12,7 miles) Time: 7-hours Route: Campamento Italiano to Refugio Chileno Today was my hardest day. I was up really early, had a quick breakfast, packed up my tent and was on the trail by 6:00. [...]
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Trekking the W+ in Torres del Paine (Days 1-3)

Dec 28, 2011 No Comments by
Located at the far reaches of the earth lies Patagonia. An intense, windswept region teeming with gorgeously dramatic mountains, enormous glaciers, vibrant lakes, glacial rivers and of course, strong Patagonian winds. Patagonian winds that are so strong that often leave living fauna bent into submission. The region of Patagonia, shared by both Chile & Argentina, [...]
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Hiking Around Mt. Fitzroy, Argentina

May 28, 2011 No Comments by
A new thought is formulating in my mind. There are so many things to see and do in Chile & Argentina that it is getting harder and harder to choose. I think I have settled on doing a hike around Monte Fitz Roy. Monte Fitz Roy is a mountain that is seated firmly within the [...]
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Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park

May 23, 2011 Comments Off
I have been thinking a lot about doing a hiking trip into Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, and have finally come to the conclusion that yes, this is something that I should do. Now I will spend the next few months planning out this part of the trip. A list of supplies will [...]
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