Category Archives: Adventure
Local Guides Receive Training on the Jeinimeni and Avilés Trail
By Dana De Greff 48 kilometers, 4 days, 15 wildlife enthusiasts/Chilean guides and one English Teacher. The goal? Participate in part two of Conservacion Patagonica’s local guide training course, and the unofficial inauguration of the Jeinimeni/Avilés trail system. Day 1: … Continue reading
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Endangered Aysén: Rios to Rivers and Los Escualos team up for conservation and fun on the Baker River
Fun’s a strong force for conservation. As we’ve seen for ourselves, adventures in wild landscapes engage us profoundly in the future of these places. Conservacion Patagonica believes that everyone should have access to such transformative experiences—that’s a key reason why … Continue reading
5,000MileProject raises funds for CP
Some people will run to the ends of the earth to pursue their dreams. For Katharine and Dave Lowrie, this mantra has become a physical reality. This July, the adventurous duo will set off on foot to complete a 5,000 … Continue reading
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Positive Signs for Patagonia’s Rivers
Patagonia’s rivers have made headlines again—this time with surprisingly positive news. Colbún, one of the two major owners of HidroAysén, is backpedalling from this controversial and risky project to dam two of Patagonia’s wildest rivers, including the Baker River, the … Continue reading
A Wild Education: Back to School at the Future Park
As the first days of fall arrive, children across Chile pack up their school supplies and return to class. For the children living with their families at the headquarters of the future Patagonia National Park, the commute’s not long: just … Continue reading
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Five Kayaks, Three Days, One Baker River
The Baker River cuts a turquoise ribbon through the southern beech forests of Chilean Patagonia and flows past jagged peaks before dumping its silty waters in the Pacific. The river marks the western border of the future Patagonia National Park, … Continue reading
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Mapping the Park: Round River Collaborates to Develop GeoPDF System
Almost by definition, a park represents a new geography for most people who step foot on it, arriving from afar to experience a new landscape. Maps play a key role in orienting visitors to this destination, not only depicting the … Continue reading
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From the Chacabuco Valley to Cochrane: the 7th Ruta de Huemul Community Hike
At the beginning of February, over a hundred merry hikers made the two-day trek from Valle Chacabuco, the heart of the Patagonia National Park project, over the hills and through the woods to the town of Cochrane. This year marked … Continue reading
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