Standing on the South Rim during my first visit in 2016, I couldn’t stop wondering what it would be like to get down into the Canyon and experience it from the Colorado River. That same trip, I met a man who was hiking down to…
After putting many holes in the rainfly of an expensive DCF tent during my PCT thru-hike, I needed another tent for my backpacking adventures and I really didn’t want to spend another $500+ on a tent quite yet. And the Gossamer Gear The One stood…
Most people know Torres del Paine for one hike: the Base Towers hike. And it’s an amazing hike – trust me! But there’s more to the park than just that trail, and that trail is a challenging hike. So if you’re looking for more hikes…
Struggling to find the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person who already seems to have everything? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place! After working at REI for over six years, I’ve helped hundreds of people find gifts that actually get used: not…
The W Trek in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine is a magical multi-day hike. This point-to-point trail takes you by glaciers, granite mountains, horn-shaped spires, forests with trees only found in Patagonia, and jaw-dropping turquoise alpine lakes. Trying to figure out if the W is worth…
If you dream of backpacking through Patagonia’s wild mountains, glaciers, and valleys, the O Circuit in Torres del Paine is one of the most rewarding treks in the world. This 8 – 9 day loop takes you beyond the crowded W Trek and around the…
