Expedition to the Bridge: A Tale of Patagonian "Toughness"
We fancied ourselves tough. I mean, genuinely hardy. Our resumes boasted five expeditions across the great Southern Patagonian Ice Cap, a place where the wind...
El Chalten
2025
From Pizzas to Pesos: A Foodie's Guide to Eating in El Chalten
Food, Glorious (and Sometimes Surprising) Food When we first arrived in El Chalten in 2006, the dining scene was simple: one restaurant. Return today, and...
The Apartment
We’ve been housebound, or more accurately, apartment-bound, for the last few days. The reason? Patagonia is showing off outside our window with hurricane-force winds and...
Patagonian Patience and Dive-Bombing Birds
Sometimes, the most challenging part of an adventure isn't a gruelling hike or a blizzard on a pass—it's the patience required when your plans are...
A Tale of Foiled Plans and Four-Hour Pints
Greetings from the bottom of the world, where the weather is as predictable as a coin flip and the beer is cheaper than a decent...
Pappardelle alla Rustica con Cime di Broccolo e Salsa Pomodoro Affumicata
A symphony of artisanal, sun-dried durum wheat pappardelle, generously enveloped in a slow-cooked passata di pomodoro. This foundation is elevated by a confit of sweet,...
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Smooth Move, Supermarket Chaos & Happy Hour Luck
Today marked a little shift in our Patagonian adventure. We said a temporary goodbye to the wonderful Gabriella at the Hotel Confin Patagonico (thanks to...
Hair Drying in Patagonia
Patagonia is known for its ferocious winds. Today they were generally light but there were occasional strong gusts. Kiersten took advantage of this to give...