Chile Adventure Dispatches: Torres del Paine, After the Fire
It has been such an amazing trip so far that for a split second I forgot the initial reason for being here. After traveling an hour and half in the dark, and upon entering the park, first daylight revealed the scars and tremendous damages of this destructive and unnecessary fire earlier this year. My heart […]
Chile Adventure Dispatches: En Route to Lago Azul
Dreamlike, other worldly, landscapes like a fairytale, a perfect cascading waterfall. It’s early morning, and we are heading up to Lago Azul for the kayaking portion of the trip.
Chile Adventure Dispatches: Andria, Gaucha Girl
Andria wanted to work with horses, to learn and live the life of a Gaucho. Born and raised in Loveland, Colorado she swam her horse across the Serrano River, and moved to a remote estancia. She says, “There are not a lot of places left in the world where you can just drink directly out of […]
Chile Adventure Dispatches: Glacier Geike Lake
There was admittedly a chill in the air, but with the sun out… imagine going for a swim in between the icebergs : )
Chile Adventure Dispatch: Lunar Self Portrait
Midnight self portrait overlooking Glacier Geike Lake, illuminated by the Supermoon.
Chile Adventure Dispatches: Up the River
There is only one way to get to Glacier Geike: on horse or by foot. We decided to hike, and our journey began with this massive and stunning view of the Horns of the Torres del Paine Mountains. Four hours on a ferry, then transferred over to the zodiac to go further up the […]
Chile Adventure Dispatches: Before Sunrise on the Serrano River
Chile Adventure Dispatches: Horseback Riding
We got invited for a day of horseback riding through the terrain at Estancia Mercedes. Before 2008, the only way to get here was via boat or horseback until a road was built through the peninsula. We were greeted with such warmth and open hearts, their hospitality made me feel at home. Nothing better […]
Chile Adventure Dispatches: Hiking the Backcountry
The scale is unbelievably impressive, we are mere specks in comparison. Walking barefoot across this partially frozen river early in the morning surely wakes you up. Most of the trails we used to get up this ridge were not charted by humans, but by wild horses and guanacos as they grazed up the mountain.
Chile Adventure Dispatches: Hacienda 3R
Welcome to Hacienda 3R, our home base for the next 3 days as we hike through the back country. The people are truly wonderful out here, and I’m already feeling at home after a day of hiking.