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Hut Of The Monument, New Zealand Report: Bunk Life Takes The Stage

  Report from October 8th thru 10th, 2023 As this is typed, the snow lines of New Zealand’s High Country are scampering uphill at a rate to rival the country’s famed Nor’Wester wind. (and that’s saying something) It’s thanks to this season-changing tumble cycle that keen, savvy eyes inevitably turn toward the “Huts.” And great news, rather than slug-like gangsters, […]
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3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #5 = Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile → Perito Moreno, Argentina | The Legendary Marble Caves of Lake General Carrera

Report from October 8, 2023 We awoke in Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile on Sunday. Our goal was the legendary marble caves of Lake General Carrera, Chile – the 2nd largest lake in South America. The only marble caves on earth on the water. Day #5 Details: Miles Driven:  150 Total Miles Driven: 865 Hours of Driving:  4.5 Latitude:  46.6ºS → […]
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3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #4 = Coyhaique, Chile → Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile | Skiing El Fraile & The Ripping Winds of Cerro Castillo

Report from October 7, 2023 On Saturday we got up and out of the house early.  We’d wanted to ski off the mountain pass near Cerro Castillo, but the weather was heinous… Ripping winds, pouring rain, and poor visibility. Day #4 Details: Miles Driven:  184 Total Miles Driven: 714 Hours of Driving:  4.16 Latitude:  44.3ºS to 46.6ºS Good Food Eaten:  […]
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3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #3 = Puyuhuapi, Chile to Coyhaique Chile | Jungle Hike to Hanging Glacier Waterfall

Report from October 6, 2023 Yesterday we awoke in Puyuhaupi, Chile – a tiny coastal town founded by Germans in 1935. We hopped on the legendary Carretera Austral (southern highway) and headed south. Not far outta town, we stumbled upon La Cascada Ventiquero Colgante – an epic handing glacier with waterfalls. Day #3 Details: Miles Driven:  145 Total Miles Driven: […]
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3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #2 = Esquel, ARG to Puyuhuapi, Chile | Flipping Our Raft in Class IV Rapids

Report from October 5, 2023 Yesterday, we left Esquel, Argentina about 9am and drove south and west into Chile. Almost as soon as we left Esquel, we saw flamingos! The border crossing was full of fluffy cats and uneventful. We made it to Futaleufu, Chile at 10:30am and geared up at Rio Futaleufu Rafting Co. Day #2 Details: Miles Driven:  […]
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Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand, Report: Hits, Hijinks, and All Ages Fun Rolled Into One

Report from August 23, 2023 A mainstay of New Zealand mountain culture, Cardrona Alpine Resort, outside sun-kissed Wanaka blends seamlessly the full spectrum of an experience on snow. From beginner lessons to family picnics, hiking lines, or hot laps before work, Cardrona (Cardy’s to its friends) offers razzle-dazzle to suit any interest. From its starburst start in 1980, the dynamic […]
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