Getting to Know Argentina’s Mount Fitz Roy

Getting to Know Argentina’s Mount Fitz Roy

Tiny El Chalten, Argentina is the premier destination for trekkers seeking to explore the beauty of the Argentinean Andes. The city, the gateway to the stunning peak of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, offers an array of trails that will satisfy nearly any hiker. The many...
Captain Caffeine and the Couscous Cigarette

Captain Caffeine and the Couscous Cigarette

In the final installment of my Torres del Paine adventure, Austin and I tackle the less-than-imposing John Gardner pass, experience the wonders of the world’s most popular drug, and forget how to stop hiking. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 for more about this epic...
Food Drops and False Starts on the DGT

Food Drops and False Starts on the DGT

South America, North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and now Africa. After months off the trail, I’ve finally had the chance to tackle the Drakensberg Grand Traverse (“DGT”), the sixth of my seven major hikes around the world. It was worth the wait. The DGT is an...
How to Tame the Dragon

How to Tame the Dragon

A Guide to Hiking the Drakensberg Grand Traverse The Drakensberg Grand Traverse, or DGT, is an epic and unmarked journey along the edge of the massive escarpment that demarcates the border between South Africa and Lesotho. The DGT, unlike many of the world’s best...
It’s Show Time!

It’s Show Time!

Allright, time to hit the trail. After a couple of great days in Wellington and a few unplanned days to dot i’s and cross t’s in Picton, I’m about to start the Te Araroa across New Zealand’s South Island. First stop, the Queen Charlotte Track....