It's usually true that the journey is more important than the destination, but when the destination is the top of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, it feels like it matters a little less how you got there. Whether it... Continue Reading →
Will and I made some newbie mistakes during our recent climbing trip to Cochamó, from getting ropes stuck while rappelling to having to switch campsites midway through the trip to not bringing enough food. The silliest of these errors was... Continue Reading →
Will and I woke up on our penultimate day in Cochamó to rain pattering on the forest floor as we snuggled cozily in our sleeping bags under a rock. Honestly it felt like we had finally figured out how to... Continue Reading →
Today's climbing route is called No Hay Hoyes, on the Silverback Wall of Gorilla Peak. The topo guide says, "Hay ayeres, hay mañanas, pero no hay hoyes" which directly translates to "there are yesterdays, there are tomorrows, but there are... Continue Reading →
Day 13 in the land of Cochamó corresponds to Monday, February 3rd, 2025 in real life, which means our time in this beautiful valley is winding down (as is this blog post series). We absolutely have to be in Valdivia... Continue Reading →
The rain was supposed to start at 8am this morning but didn't really get going until 8:02am. Classic Chile, always late to the party. Will and I stayed in the tent reading until ~11am, which just shows you how critical... Continue Reading →
Margaux Rhymes with Fargo 