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The Wild Side of Patagonia
Loading ...Molly Baker and Zack Giffin returned last month from a long adventure in S. America. The two skiers finally found themselves in Villa Castillo for the primary expedition. Located North of Chile’s largest river, the Rio Baker, they went to the area to raise awareness about a major hydroelectric dam project on the Baker and enjoy the pristine beauty of Patagonia.
Cerro Vespigniani
Loading ...Molly on the 6+ hours up
We had seen Fitz Roy posing out there in the distance, like a monument to adventure, as we made our way further south on Argentina’s Route 40 to El Calafate.
Our group had recently covered 1600 kilometers (994.19 miles) from Bariloche to this Southern Patagonia region with our captain, Rodrigo Harding, [...]
Sano y Salvo: A Patagonia Ski Adventure
Loading ...I’m not sure how many times it will take before I learn that I am not cut out to be a ski guide. A misjudgment I frequently make is that everyone’s idea of fun is the same. I think it was that expectation that got me into trouble this time.
Aguja Guillaumet: Patagonia Climbing
Loading ...It was my second time in Patagonia. Based on my first trip, I thought I knew what to expect: Rain every day, ceaseless wind, driving snow, occasional 16-hour sun breaks…But not for us, not this year…
Eight Hundred and Eighty Eight Hours
Loading ...Hurry up and wait. I think we might have set a record in our travels to Patagonia. From Denver International Airport it was a short 25 hours before we sat down and enjoyed our first Hamberguesa of the trip at El Rancho Grande. Three and a half weeks later, our speed record was our only achievement, period.
The Roaring 40’s
Loading ...Josh Gross and I had big plans this past season in Patagonia. Fitzroy, Poincenot, and maybe Cerro Standhardt… whatever we could put together in a month. But, the Gods had other ideas…
