Walking in Patagonia

In January 2012, my wife Laura and I spent a month walking across Patagonia.

We had originally intended to cross from the Pacific to Atlantic coast on foot. We pursued this goal for about three weeks but, after some tough going and complications with a food re-supply, we shifted our plans for the final week and instead explored some other areas.

We were supported by Primus and Rosker‘s OmniLite Ti, Swoop Patagonia, Walk Patagonia and Fitzroy Adventure Camp (FRAC). More information below.

Live Blogs

These are the posts that I wrote on my blog whilst away on expedition:

Patagonia Plan – An overview of our expedition plans

Journey to the Coast – The first week trying to reach the Pacific coast

South through the Mountains – Walking through the Andes

Across the Wastelands – In anticipation of our crossing the desert

What It’s Like – A description of a day’s hardship

Back from South America – A brief synopsis of what went down in Patagonia

Diary Entries

Both Laura and I kept a written diary whilst we were away which are being posted on the blog retrospectively over the coming weeks:

This Life of Uncertainty and Wandering – Written one month before departure, discussing motivations for the trip

The Light at the End of the Tunnel – A week before we fly, Patagonia is a finish line

Out of My Depth but Swimming Strong – Enjoying the familiar feeling of the unfamiliar in a foreign country

Check for the latest diary entries here

Supporters

Primus and Rosker

Who kindly gave us a brand new not-yet-on-the-shelves titanium multi-fuel stove – the Primus OmniLite Ti – which performed excellently.

Swoop Patagonia

These guys really opened the door for our contacts down south. They organised adventure travel holidays in Patagonia.

Walk Patagonia

A trekking company based in El Chalten who were extremely helpful to us when we arrived.

Fitzroy Adventure Camp (FRAC)

A beautiful and homely wilderness camp who offer trips and cook great food.

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