El Torres del Paine vs. Le Tour Du Mont Blanc – A Comparison
The year I turned 50, in 2018, I did a lot of long distance hiking to prove to myself that I was not getting old.Read More »El Torres del Paine vs. Le Tour Du Mont Blanc – A Comparison
Patagonia
Nine Things I Learned in Patagonia
A few weeks ago, three friends and I embarked on an epic journey with Chile Tour Patagonia from NYC to Patagonia, Chile. Several of usRead More »Nine Things I Learned in Patagonia
Packing for Patagonia (With Post Trip Updates)
Wheee – here it is! Leaving for our journey to Patagonia in just a short time (see Prepping for Patagonia. Trip is planned, flights andRead More »Packing for Patagonia (With Post Trip Updates)
Glacier facts – Tip
The Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia Argentina is one of just 2 glaciers in the world that are growing. A fact that baffles scientists, becauseRead More »Glacier facts – Tip
Tips for Training for Patagonia
In early February 2018, three friends and I will be embarking on a journey through Patagonia, Chile. This trip is a commemoration of sorts, asRead More »Tips for Training for Patagonia
Patagonia Fun Tip
Patagonia is so big that it covers more than half of each of two countries – yet its population only averages 5 people per squareRead More »Patagonia Fun Tip
Prepping for Patagonia
For the last few weeks I have been grappling with the makings of a trip. August 2017 marked the start of my 50th year onRead More »Prepping for Patagonia
The #Thisis50 Challenge
September always feels much more like the new year to me than January. A new school year begins and I feel the urge to changeRead More »The #Thisis50 Challenge