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Comments on: Nine lessons learned from trekking the ‘W’ circuit in Torres del Paine http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/ Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:30:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Archana http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-767 Archana Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:08:51 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-767 Good to know I have a fellow hiker-lover, camp-disliker in you Jeffrey. I agree that most New Yorkers aren't hard-wired for wilderness adventures. And even though we're living in California now, I still haven't really warmed up to the idea! If we had the funds, I think we would've tried the refugios in South America. That said, we did have a pretty cool, raw experience. Thanks for reading! Good to know I have a fellow hiker-lover, camp-disliker in you Jeffrey. I agree that most New Yorkers aren’t hard-wired for wilderness adventures. And even though we’re living in California now, I still haven’t really warmed up to the idea! If we had the funds, I think we would’ve tried the refugios in South America. That said, we did have a pretty cool, raw experience. Thanks for reading!

]]> By: Jeffrey http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-748 Jeffrey Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:03:05 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-748 Hey, Found your post when checking out W treks (organized). As a veteran of many nights of camping, now subscribe to the mantra that days of continual hiking and camping don't necessarily make for a good combination. I am now a convert to the refugio concept...hike all day,then a hot shower and cooked meal is the way to go. And if you are in the Alps, within minutes of taking off your pack, a cold beer or glass of wine awaits. Not a shabby way to go. There is something like this in South America but it appears to be a more costly option. We New Yorkers aren't well known for wilderness adventures. As you probably experienced, roughing it is a small studio with a mattress on the floor and 8 blocks from a local stop; trekking is walking from East Side to West instead of crawling through traffic on a cross town bus. And for that reason alone, REI opened a big store in SOHO. Great post and I look forward to hearing about your next adventure Hey,

Found your post when checking out W treks (organized). As a veteran of many nights of camping, now subscribe to the mantra that days of continual hiking and camping don’t necessarily make for a good combination. I am now a convert to the refugio concept…hike all day,then a hot shower and cooked meal is the way to go. And if you are in the Alps, within minutes of taking off your pack, a cold beer or glass of wine awaits. Not a shabby way to go. There is something like this in South America but it appears to be a more costly option.

We New Yorkers aren’t well known for wilderness adventures. As you probably experienced, roughing it is a small studio with a mattress on the floor and 8 blocks from a local stop; trekking is walking from East Side to West instead of crawling through traffic on a cross town bus. And for that reason alone, REI opened a big store in SOHO. Great post and I look forward to hearing about your next adventure

]]> By: Wat Phu, riverside bungalows and a spa day in Champasak, Laos | New York to Nomad http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-532 Wat Phu, riverside bungalows and a spa day in Champasak, Laos | New York to Nomad Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:00:30 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-532 [...] to have a knack for visiting major sights only when it’s a downpour. (See Machu Picchu and Torres del Paine.) But on we went. It’s rainy season, after all, and the best we could ask for was for the [...] [...] to have a knack for visiting major sights only when it’s a downpour. (See Machu Picchu and Torres del Paine.) But on we went. It’s rainy season, after all, and the best we could ask for was for the [...]

]]> By: Camping in Pololu Valley on the Big Island: black sand beaches, body-boarding and bamboo forests | New York to Nomad http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-350 Camping in Pololu Valley on the Big Island: black sand beaches, body-boarding and bamboo forests | New York to Nomad Thu, 31 May 2012 06:27:51 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-350 [...] I’ve said before, I don’t love camping. I like hiking, but I don’t love camping. But with this awesome [...] [...] I’ve said before, I don’t love camping. I like hiking, but I don’t love camping. But with this awesome [...]

]]> By: Falling in love with El Bolson, Argentina: Part 2 — the nature | New York to Nomad http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-334 Falling in love with El Bolson, Argentina: Part 2 — the nature | New York to Nomad Fri, 04 May 2012 08:22:17 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-334 [...] other hike we’ve gone on — Colca Canyon in Peru, glacier trekking in El Calafate and the W in Torres del Paine — involved bus rides of two to five hours to the actual start of the hike. But in El Bolson, [...] [...] other hike we’ve gone on — Colca Canyon in Peru, glacier trekking in El Calafate and the W in Torres del Paine — involved bus rides of two to five hours to the actual start of the hike. But in El Bolson, [...]

]]> By: Leaving South America: Reflections and a numerical breakdown | New York to Nomad http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-332 Leaving South America: Reflections and a numerical breakdown | New York to Nomad Fri, 04 May 2012 08:19:39 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-332 [...] stronger every day, and perhaps that’s because we’ve gone through so much — from grueling hikes and nights out until 7 a.m. to language barriers and food [...] [...] stronger every day, and perhaps that’s because we’ve gone through so much — from grueling hikes and nights out until 7 a.m. to language barriers and food [...]

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]]> By: Archana http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-256 Archana Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:32:19 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-256 Wow, Marian! You've done some amazing treks. And I have so much respect for you for doing TDP on your own. Not sure I could've survived it by myself! Thanks for reading :) Wow, Marian! You’ve done some amazing treks. And I have so much respect for you for doing TDP on your own. Not sure I could’ve survived it by myself! Thanks for reading :)

]]> By: Marian D. http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-255 Marian D. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:02:31 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-255 First of all, I'm a huge compassion and love for everyone person. Having said that, I'm beyond happy for you that you discovered you hate camping. I did the circuit in Late January just as it all opened again after the fire- all 65 miles in 6 nights carrying my house and food ALONE. I was the oldest person on the trail ( 57)and did this because my last three experiences - 5 days IN the grand canyon, 5 days in the maze district of Utah and a bike trip down the coast of California with camp hardy acquaintances were marred by not knowing the subtle MUST HAVES of life for my companions. Therefore my wonderful mirror neurons were entertained with whines and frowns and irritations that marred my pristine opportunity to just experience it without judgment of mother nature's demands on us from camp pal. I had none of that traveling alone in Torres. I froze, I got lost and was found wandering a boulder field by a world class climber, mosquitos ate me alive near Campo Dickson, I got soaked without rain pants and had to wait out a storm while watching condors. Left a gold bracelet for love at the top of the Gardner pass souvenir cairn in deep gratitude for Mother Nature's whimsy and wildness. I LOVE having dirt under my nails and didn't comb my hair for an entire week. I hiked way past the marked trail high above the tree line and loved the terror of the wind knocking me off my feet and having to slide down the mountain to safety. As far as #1 and #2 in the wild go. uh, it's just nature, we make pee and poop and can learn from cats in the wild. i don't get it?-actually I do, people are just different and we're wired differently and should all follow our bliss. BTW: There are 295 bacteria for every cool square inch of toilet. 25% of computer keyboards are health hazards and there are over 200,000 microbes on paper money. Can't imagine what the outback stats are. Please don't tell me! Viva the camping experience! Thanks for the beautiful pictures and heart felt confession. All the best to you and your lovely friend. First of all, I’m a huge compassion and love for everyone person. Having said that, I’m beyond happy for you that you discovered you hate camping. I did the circuit in Late January just as it all opened again after the fire- all 65 miles in 6 nights carrying my house and food ALONE. I was the oldest person on the trail ( 57)and did this because my last three experiences – 5 days IN the grand canyon, 5 days in the maze district of Utah and a bike trip down the coast of California with camp hardy acquaintances were marred by not knowing the subtle MUST HAVES of life for my companions. Therefore my wonderful mirror neurons were entertained with whines and frowns and irritations that marred my pristine opportunity to just experience it without judgment of mother nature’s demands on us from camp pal. I had none of that traveling alone in Torres. I froze, I got lost and was found wandering a boulder field by a world class climber, mosquitos ate me alive near Campo Dickson, I got soaked without rain pants and had to wait out a storm while watching condors. Left a gold bracelet for love at the top of the Gardner pass souvenir cairn in deep gratitude for Mother Nature’s whimsy and wildness. I LOVE having dirt under my nails and didn’t comb my hair for an entire week. I hiked way past the marked trail high above the tree line and loved the terror of the wind knocking me off my feet and having to slide down the mountain to safety. As far as #1 and #2 in the wild go. uh, it’s just nature, we make pee and poop and can learn from cats in the wild. i don’t get it?-actually I do, people are just different and we’re wired differently and should all follow our bliss. BTW: There are 295 bacteria for every cool square inch of toilet. 25% of computer keyboards are health hazards and there are over 200,000 microbes on paper money. Can’t imagine what the outback stats are. Please don’t tell me! Viva the camping experience! Thanks for the beautiful pictures and heart felt confession. All the best to you and your lovely friend.

]]> By: Paying Respects to Torres del Paine: Planning A Visit After the Fire | twoOregonians http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-248 Paying Respects to Torres del Paine: Planning A Visit After the Fire | twoOregonians Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:23:18 +0000 http://newyorktonomad.com/2011/12/nine-lessons-learned-from-trekking-the-w-circuit-in-torres-del-paine/#comment-248 [...] Eaman and Archana’s Nine Lessons from the W [...] [...] Eaman and Archana’s Nine Lessons from the W [...]

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