Posts from 2025
Chile and Patagonia Trip Summary
I took a trip in March of 2025 to Chile and Patagonia to enjoy some South American magic with friends.
Animals and Plants in Chile
Karen and I did a bit of birding and general animal and plant spotting and identification while in Chile.
More Santiago
I took another run at Santiago today. Glad I had the time, and glad to move on.
Chileno to Torres to the End
Our last day on the O circuit at Torres del Paine was glorious.
Los Cuernos to Chileno
I feel like we are at the hub of Torres del Paine, camped at our final destination of Chileno.
Paine Grande to Los Cuernos
Let’s begin with the end.
Grey to Paine Grande
I’m in my tent at 7:44pm with moderate rain falling and ready to talk about another awesome day.
Los Perros to Grey via Gardner Pass
What a day! We are worn out, but in that great way where you’ve worked so hard to see so much.
Dickson to Los Perros
Not the most scenic hike, but still incredible for the payoff at the end.
About the Refugios at Torres del Paine
We’ve stayed at three refugios now so I can share some insights.
Serón to Dickson
I’m in my tent on Sunday night at Camp Dickson, listening to the medium heavy rain falling down.
O Circuit - Start to Serón
We finished our first day on the Torres del Paine O-Circuit, starting from the bus drop and hiking along the Paine River to Serón camp.
In Puerto Natales
We’ve arrived, I’m waiting for Karen’s plane to get here in the terminal.
Santiago Fun
With just over 24 hours of total time in Santiago I had to make the most of it.
Santiago, 16 hours late
I’m finally in Santiago Chile and sipping some coffee after a brief night of sleep. At least it was in a bed!
Training Hikes
I head to Chile next week for a bit of tourism in Santiago and then a week of backpacking in Patagonia: the O circuit in Torres del Paine. Julie and I have b...
My 2025 Theme – the Year of Strength
It is time for a new yearly theme! Note: I don’t buy the journals, but Myke and CPG Grey popularized the idea of creating yearly themes.
Tops of 2024
Let’s go through some new-to-me media and experiences that were meaningful to me in 2024.