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  • Casi Sunrise

    Got to sneak out for a sunrise hike this morning on Cerro Alvarado next to my house. Actually pre-sunrise, it doesn’t peak out over the Andes until after 8am in late summer. This cerro is great because it offers 360 degree views. And I can walk there from my house. And there is never anyone…

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  • Torres del Paine

    I finally got the chance to visit Patagonia and hike the W trail at Torres del Paine National Park. 4 days, 53 miles, 10,600 ft elevation gained. The entire thing was surreal. An incredible, beautiful life-changing experience. Nice work on this one, Chile. Day one We started at the welcome center and walked to the…

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  • Disappearing Cerros

    One of the most incredible things about Santiago is the amount of hiking you can do within a short drive. The locals call them cerros, which means hills, but those of us from altitude-impaired places would certainly call them mountains. Check out this lovely view from Cerro Alvarado, showing off the bright green only available…

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