Colonia, Uruguay

Colonia, Uruguay is a photographer’s dream. I spent a day here in f-stop bliss. It was a great way to end this trip.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Patagonia, Chile

Before venturing into Torres del Paine National Park, you usually spend a night in the gateway town of Puerto Natales. It’s the place to gear up and buy food. While you’re there, you can attend a free orientation at the Erratic Rock Hostel. I would recommend it. Owned and operated by guides and climbers, The Rock is your one-stop-shop for accommodation, gear and advice. I was surprised to walk into the orientation and see a familiar face, Rustyn, a former RMI guide and co-worker from Mt. Rainier. His advice was concise, honed and to spot on. Waterproof jacket? Leave it in your pack. Patagonia has a way of soaking you no matter what. Save it and your dry clothes for camp.

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Patagonia, Argentina

I like Patagonia. From the moment I touched down in Lima, this mystical place had been pulling at the back of my mind, always ushering me further south. I saved Patagonia for last and was glad I did. It was at the end of the road figuratively and literally. And no place before or after could compare.

Nathan tops out while bouldering in Frey near Bariloche, Argentina.

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Cuffers

The Cuffs

You meet a lot of people traveling. Most of them turn out to be five minute friends. You meet, get to know each other, have a great time, share some memories and say goodbye, often with nothing but an email address to show for it.

But sometimes, you meet people that you know you’ll keep in touch with…and see again. Nish and Chet..or Nick and Chester….are two of those guys. We met in the city, bonded in the mountains and became Cuffs somewhere in between. We hitchhiked in a dump truck, shoe skied a scree field, drank too much and laughed harder than I’ve ever laughed before.

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