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At-Home Workouts: ‘Rona Edition
Unsurprisingly, my Barry’s Bootcamp at home DIY post has had an uptick in traffic over the past few days. While I still have the same equipment listed in that post, I’ve made some additions and modifications since then. Heavy Duty Exercise Mat Because my husband started doing kettlebell workouts (more on that below) with heavier weights, we needed to upgrade our mat last year. After some extensive online research, we went to a local feed supply store to buy a 4’ x 8’ horse stall mat. This thing is heavy duty and literally heavy – it must have weighed more than 60 lbs. But it’s been great for absorbing the…
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Hiking the W Trek: A Recap
Earlier this year, we had the fortune of hiking the W trail in Torres del Paine over the course of 5 days and 4 nights. It was an incredible experience – many things went right, and some went humorously wrong. I hope you find this detailed day-to-day recap helpful for your own planning efforts!
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Two Weeks in Patagonia: Itinerary, Costs & More
When we visited the Patagonian regions of Chile & Argentina in February, we were fortunate to have the time to spend 17 full days on the ground, with 2 additional days for flying to and from the region. I have modified our original itinerary to fit 13 days, which is likely more in line with the average amount of time most folks are able to take off from work. I hope you find this post useful!
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Planning the W Trek: Backpacking Torres del Paine
In February 2019, my husband and I went on a 16 day trip to Torres del Paine, El Chalten and El Calafate for our honeymoon. Leading into this trip, I was concerned about overhyping myself and getting let down – and I’m happy to say that wasn’t the case. The trip and the experience far exceeded expectations! But it also exceeded expectations on the planning and logistics – which can be surprisingly complicated despite being an adventure in one of the most remote parts of the world. I hope you find this post helpful in your own planning of your adventure in Torres del Paine.
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Hiking Clouds Rest in Yosemite
If you’re looking for arguably the best view of the valley, hiking Clouds Rest in Yosemite will certainly fit the bill. Though I’ve been lucky to visit Yosemite several times, our most recent trip in October was the first time I’d really sought out hikes outside of the famous (and crowded) valley. While the valley certainly has its share of showstoppers – I’m excited to start exploring more of the park, starting with the 14.5 mile Clouds Rest hike.
