The “Faux Trekker” Survival Guide to Hiking El Chalten, Patagonia
Picture this: you’ve just rolled into the undisputed trekking capital of Argentina. Everywhere you look, there are chiseled, elite mountaineers strutting around in technical…
Hiking in El Chaltén with Bad Knees and Sore Feet: The Mental Game
There is a beautiful, highly romanticized myth surrounding the trekking capital of Argentina. It is a myth perpetuated by elite mountaineers, sponsored outdoor athletes,…
Why You Should Never Plan a Major Hike on Your Last Day in El Chaltén
There is a widely accepted, romanticized rule in the world of travel: save the best for last. It is the classic itinerary strategy. You…
Best Hikes in El Chaltén on Cloudy Days (When Fitz Roy Disappears)
Getting clouded out in the trekking capital of Argentina is indeed a rite of passage. You arrive in El Chaltén with dreams of crystal-clear,…
Mirador de los Cóndores vs. Chorrillo del Salto: Which One Deserves Your First Day?
If there is one universal truth about arriving in El Chaltén, it is this: your brain is writing checks your body cannot cash. You…
Mirador de las Águilas: Is it Worth Adding on to the Cóndores Hike?
If there is one universal truth about hiking in El Chaltén, it is this: by Day 6, your legs will hate you. They will…
El Chaltén Packing List: What to Wear When the Wind Tries to Peel Your Face Off
If you think “windy” means a gentle breeze that might mess up your hair, El Chaltén is here to humble you. In this town,…
The Sideways Lenga Trees of Laguna Torre: Hiking Patagonia’s “Haunted” Woods
If you stare at a tree long enough in El Chaltén, you start to feel bad for it. In most parts of the world,…