Patagonia Travel

Google "Patagonia," and the first result is the website of a clothing company by the same name based in Ventura, CA, some 5800 miles from the real Patagonia's northern border. Its logo is the outline of the Fitz Roy massif near El Chaltén, Argentina. The name was well chosen, for it evokes a wild, remote, and rugged land of rock and ice ripe for exploration by well-heeled adventurers... after a spendy shopping spree at their favorite outdoor...  

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after another man was shot and killed in Patagonia ... U.S. Border Patrol agents were the first to arrive at a home after a caller reported the shooting to county authorities, the ...  

The Orme School’s Cherokee Toms lays in 2 of his 14 points over Patagonia’s Caleb Foster Saturday at Prescott High School ... controls the tempo of the game against No. 23 Joseph Perez. After ending the regular season with four straight losses, The ...  

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia has become the first company in California to elect to be a “benefit corporation.” The legal status affords a company’s directors legal cover to consider environmental and social benefits over financial returns. Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard – a long-time advocate of corporate environmental stewardship – and 11 CEOs from other companies [...]  

A bushfire burnt 16,000 hectares of the park in December and January, sparing Explora's Hotel Salto Chico, which will reopen on February 23 after experiencing minor smoke damage ... Nordenskjold Lake Vista Point, we stop to take in the beautiful autumnal ...  

Altrec continues to take up to 85% off select men's, women's, and kids' apparel, shoes, and outdoor gear during its Winter Clearance Sale. (It advertises up to 70% off, but select sizes receive a greater discount.) With prices starting at $1.95, that's one of the biggest sales we've seen from this merchant in recent months. (We saw only up to 83% off last week, but up to 87% off earlier last month.) Shipping adds $4.95, but depending on your...  

Navimag Cruceros service, located in the Patagonian region, is proud to introduce the new Castro Route onboard the Mare Australis. The new route that the luxury ship offers, takes its travelers on exhilarating expeditions, offering a number of Patagonia ...  

Filed under: Biking, Arts and Culture, Hiking, South America, Chile, Hotels and Accommodations, Ecotourism, Luxury TravelTravelers who enjoy a little luxury mixed in with their adventure now have a new option when visiting southern Chile. Earlier this week, Tierra Patagonia opened for business, giving visitors a chance to experience the iconic Patagonia wilderness without having to sacrifice on the creature comforts. Located on the edge of...  

Belts are boring, but essential tools. Outside of holding up pants their utility tends to be fairly limited. I own the previously reviewed 686 Tool Belt, and find it useful from time to time, but decided I wanted something simpler for traveling. After reading about the benefits of nylon webbing, I picked up one of Patagonia's Travel Belts. The Travel Belt, like the previously reviewed Tech Web Belt, is made up of nylon webbing...  

If you are looking for information on alternatives for your bulky clothes on winter, Patagonia vest is the best solution. A Patagonia vest is lightweight yet it can keep you warm without the different bulky clothes that you have to wear. It is also very durable and has been popular in different sports activities like snowboarding. The advantages of Patagonia vest is immensely wide although not many people may know its real benefits. At...  

Patagonia today became the first Californian company to elect benefit corporation status, putting in place legislation that will legally require the company to "have a corporate purpose to create a material positive impact on society and the environment."  

When traveling, it can be good to hide your money somewhere on your person, that won’t be easily found. Sitting in your wallet in a pocket can lead to it getting picked out, or if [...] 147 words | permalink | No comments | digg this  

Sunvil Traveller (020 8758 4774; sunvil.co.uk) offers nine nights from £3,389 per person; Journey Latin America (020 3432 1515; journeylatinamerica.co.uk) offers a 13-night group tour overview of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia, from £2,698 per person.  

BBC shares with its readers the most beautiful ferry rides in the world and for Patagonia adventure travel Navimag's ferry service is recommended. The post on BBC discusses what tourists can expect to see during their trip and the experience of traveling ...  

Today: Check into the new Tierra Patagonia hotel, on the outskirts of Chile's Torres del Paine national park. The 40-room retreat overlooks the breathtaking beauty of Lake Sarmiento and has a list of outdoor activities from horse-riding to wildlife hikes ...