El Chaltén Morning vs. Afternoon Hikes: When to Leave to Avoid the Trail Bottlenecks
We didn’t arrive in the trekking capital of Argentina as hardened alpinists. We arrived in “full foodie mode”. My wife, Audrey, was wearing leggings…
Is El Chaltén Safe? Walking at Night, Trail Crime, and Leaving Gear in Hostels
Audrey and I were waddling back to the Vertical Lodge in the pitch black, utterly defeated by a staggering food coma brought on by…
Where to Find the Best Craft Beer in El Chalten After a 20km Hike
Somewhere around kilometer 19 of the Laguna de los Tres trek, with my feet throbbing and my legs refusing to cooperate, I seriously started…
Couples Travel in El Chaltén: Surviving the Trails Together
We arrived in the trekking capital of Argentina carrying weeks of heavy, wine-soaked foodie indulgence. Audrey’s jeans no longer fit, forcing a strategic retreat…
Can You Walk Everywhere in El Chaltén? A Town Navigation Guide
I am standing at the reception desk of the Vertical Lodge, watching the receptionist swipe my credit card for the fourth consecutive time. Outside,…
The Unique “Haunted Forest” of Laguna Torre: A Photography Walk
We did not arrive in El Chaltén as elite mountaineers. We arrived as unrepentant foodies who had enthusiastically eaten our way through Argentina to…
The Flat Valley of Laguna Torre: Patagonia’s Most Relaxing Walk
Somewhere on the steep, rocky descent from Mount Fitz Roy, with my feet throbbing and my legs feeling like encased lead, I actively began…
Trail Markers in El Chaltén: How to Track Your Progress Without GPS
I am standing at the edge of the trekking capital of Argentina, wearing a hiking pack loaded with an absurd amount of candy, while…