Patagon Journal #19

Our lead story this issue is a 22-page feature by Lonely Planet guidebook writer Carolyn McCarthy highlighting 20 of our favorite treks in Patagonia. Adventure photography phenom Chris Burkard contributes a 13-page photo essay from his worldwide travels to wild places. Cristobal Perez reminds us that Patagonia still has room for discovery in his story about a surfing expedition to the Taitao Peninsula on the Aysen coast. Our report about the current conflict over mining ventures in Aysen reveals an environmental threat that has local citizenry rightly in revolt. Zoe Baillargeon writes about the growing trend of Chilean women choosing rock climbing as their favorite sport. Diego Meier contributes a story about the oft overlooked nature and rural travel destinations of Chile’s Osorno province. We also have stories about Penguin Island in southern Argentina, gastronomy in Puerto Natales, and much more.