Want to experience the ultimate wilderness adventure? Well, look no further than a backpacking trip in Denali National Park, Alaska. About the size of Vermont with no marked trails and a very limited number of backcountry camping allowed, Denali will test even the most seasoned outdoors(wo)man. If well prepared, though, backpacking in Denali National park’s…
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The Ultimate Itinerary for 3 Packed Days in Santiago, Chile
Santiago, the largest city and capital of Chile, is the perfect stop if you love a mix of big city and mountains. Spending a few days in Santiago before flying home from Patagonia was an excellent decision on my part, if I do say so myself! The city provided lots of culture and history while…
Fitz Roy: The Ultimate Guide to the Most Beautiful Mountain in Argentina
The Road to Mount Fitz Roy Sunrise view of Fitz Roy. Recommended song while driving into El Chalten: Step Out by José González El Chaltén’s claim to fame – the majestic Mount Fitz Roy, known as Cerro Chaltén in the native Tehuelche dialect, meaning “smoking mountain”. This beauty attracts mountain lovers from around the world…
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Trip to Patagonia
Ahh Patagonia – beautiful, rugged, remote, intense – so many ways to describe the vast wilderness that covers over 400,000 square miles and two different countries. Planning a trip to Patagonia, deciding where to go and how to get there, especially on a budget, can be quite overwhelming – I know from experience! The long…