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… down insulation has been treated with a durable water repellent that enables the down to dry quicker and resist water for longer.
While Hydrophobic down jackets are by no means waterproof, this is a big step forward …
The main benefits are:
- Dries faster.
- Repels water for longer.
- Retains Loft even when damp, to keep you warm.
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Thanks Kraig.
Backpacker’s Review was in Chile December 2017 to trek some of the best hikes in the world:
We spent two nights in El Chalten and hiked to Laguna de Los Tres (13.6 miles, +/- 3,200 feet of elevation) and to Laguna Torre (12.6 miles, +/- 1,700 feet of elevation).
Then, we spent two nights in El Calafate and explored around the Perito Moreno Glacier. Highlights included much of what Patagonia offers including: massive glaciers, dramatic mountain peaks, glacier fed lakes, and green forests….
Jump to: Day 1, travel
Jump to: Day 2, Laguna de Los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy Hike
Jump to: Day 3, Laguna Torre and Cerro Torre Hike
Jump to: Day 4, the Perito Moreno Glacier
Jump to: Day 5, travel
related – our Fitz Roy information page
Into Twin Galaxies
These three are crazy.
Erik Boomer, Ben Stookesberry and Sarah McNair-Landry.
National Geographic:
The intrepid trio, composed of previous Adventurers of the Year, kite-skied across the Greenland ice sheet and paddled the first descent of a wild Arctic river to win our first ever Hall of Fame award. …
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I saw the film on the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in 2018.
related – Making of Into Twin Galaxies
This is a fantastic hike. But you can’t do it independently. Guides are required. Finding the right person is high priority.
Yondering Soles:
… I did my trip in September-October 2017, which is during the peak season in Nepal but just slightly before the real crowds.
Before reading this, please first read my post on the guide to Manaslu Circuit Trek. It is important to first understand about the regulations and requirements for the Manaslu Region. There is also more information on the side-treks you can do. …
MANASLU CIRCUIT TREK : DETAILED ITINERARY
related – our Manaslu Circuit information page
Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve, Reserva Ecológica de Buenos Aires, also known as Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur, is a 865-acre (3.50 km2) tract of low land on the Río de la Plata riverbank located on the east side of the district of Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires CBD, Argentina.
I walked the big loop enjoying most observing the wetlands birds and creatures. My highlight was spotting a Coipo (Myocastor coypus).
If you want to escape the traffic noise of the big city, this is the place to go.
Jogging or cycling that loop would be preferable to walking, in my opinion. It’s ideal for both.
GREAT news.
… more than three times the size of Yosemite and Yellowstone combined, or approximately the size of the country of Switzerland. …
Patagonia National Park Chile and Pumalín National Park will be key destinations in the network of parks of Chilean Patagonia. These parks are already open to the public …
President of Chile and CEO of Tompkins Conservation Sign Decrees Creating 10 Million Acres of New National Parks
This includes Tompkins Conservation’s two flagship parks, Patagonia and Pumalín
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“Unbounded” is an adventure-travel documentary following a young, unaided crew of four as they hike and pack-raft for four months into the infinite region known as Patagonia.
The crew’s journey is based along the “Greater Patagonian Trail”, a relatively unknown route ….
The film focuses on discovering the indescribable factors of the region, learning the history and culture of the people living amongst the Andes, and bringing to light the incredible beauty of the area – all in an effort to help raise awareness of the need to preserve this untamed, but delicate environment.
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trip report by editor Rick McCharles
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Up early again. Coffee as the sun rises.
Rather than doing any more hiking I enjoyed a lazy morning at camp. Toying with my electronics. Listening to my Spanish lessons. The sun was HOT.
There are all sorts of characters coming and going. Some carry huge backpacks.
The craziest of the crazy are trying to summit Aconcagua independently and unsupported. Somehow transporting 70kg of gear or so up the mountain with multiple shuttles.
Around 11am I finally packed up the tent.
I figured it would be an easy walkout. No rush to catch the 5pm bus.
On a rest stop I laid out my basic gear to dry.
I’d expected a quick 2 hour 400m descent, but the walk felt long. Full pack. I was tired.
It was nice to finally reach vegetation.
If there’s something green here, there’s plenty of water.
I checked out at the park entrance. Turned in my permit. Handed over my trash bag.
My Aconcagua trek was a success.
With a couple of hours before the bus arrived, I walked the highway …
… down to Puente del Inca (2740m).
…a natural arch that forms a bridge over the Vacas River, a tributary of the Mendoza River. …
In March 1835, Charles Darwin visited the site, and made some drawings of the bridge …
In the old days people would walk across the bridge to reach the stone church.
It’s a tourist trap with overpriced junk and yappy dogs.
I decided to wait to eat in Mendoza.
There are a couple of hostels and a campground, however. A good emergency stop. Or hikers could sleep here one night before heading up towards Aconcagua.
I slept well on the bus. Then got myself a big chunk of Argentinian beef to celebrate back at the hostel.
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