Tag archives for Patagonia
Posted by Episode 3- The Alternatives from Rios Libres on Vimeo.
This is part 3 of 4 in the Rios Libres video series. The goal of the series is to highlight four different aspects of the fight against five proposed dams in Chile’s Patagonia region. Each video is accompanied by articles written by experts in the field. A new video will launch each Monday in June.…
Rios Libres Video #2: The History of the Dam
Posted by Craig Childs on June 10, 2013 Episode 2- The History from Rios Libres on Vimeo.
This is part 2 of 4 in the Rios Libres video series. The goal of the series is to highlight four different aspects of the fight against five proposed dams in Chile’s Patagonia region. Articles written by experts in the field will accompany each video. The videos will launch each Monday in June. It was…
Posted by Episode 1- The People from Rios Libres on Vimeo.
This is part 1 of 4 in the Rios Libres video series. The goal of the series is to highlight four different aspects of the fight against five proposed dams in Chile’s Patagonia region. Articles written by experts in the field will accompany each video. The videos will launch each Monday in June. This video…
“Walk on Water” Film: Greg Mallory Finds Kayaking After a Life-Altering Accident
Posted by Mary Anne Potts on March 14, 2013 Walk on Water from NRS Films on Vimeo.
A skiing accident left Greg Mallory paralyzed. And though he lost the use of his legs, he did not lose his sense of adventure. Greg found new life on the river in kayaking—and the loyal friends who help him do it. He also returned to skiing and has competed in the Paraolympics twice. Right now…
Rios Libres Filmmaker Returns to Chile Seeking Answers – Interview with James Q Martin
Posted by Chris Kassar on March 6, 2013 Streams of Consequence from Rios Libres on Vimeo.
In 2010, photographer, James Q Martin and I joined forces to begin Rios Libres, a non-profit dedicated to keeping Chilean Patagonia wild. Reading about a proposal to place five major dams on the Baker and Pascua, two pristine rivers in the heart of Patagonia, inspired us to take action. We headed to Chile with an…
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What would you do if you had worked hard, were set for life, and could do whatever you wanted? Would you retire to a beach in Costa Rica? Gallivant around the world with a pack on your back? Or buy 200,000 acres of land in Chile to nurture into the country’s next national park? Did…
Maestri Unbolted Update: Climber David Lama Frees Cerro Torre’s Compressor Route
Posted by Mary Anne Potts on February 2, 2012 
On his way up the Compressor Route on Patagonia’s formidable Cerro Torre last month, Austrian climber David Lama was surprised to run into Jason Kruk and Hayden Kennedy (read our indepth report on the controversial climb) on their way down, chopping bolts as they went. Their encounter was reported to be a bit chilly. After…
Patagonia’s Cerro Torre Gets the Chop: Maestri Unbolted (Photos)
Posted by David Roberts on January 29, 2012 
On January 16, 2012, mountaineering history was made. The actors in the drama were two of the best young alpinists alive—a 21-year-old Coloradan, Hayden Kennedy, and a 24-year-old from British Columbia, Jason Kruk. Their deed took place on a savagely steep needle of granite and rime ice in southern Patagonia called Cerro Torre. Kennedy and…
World’s Best Hikes: Fitz Roy Trek, Patagonia, Argentina
Posted by Mary Anne Potts on July 13, 2011 By Peter Potterfield Today's Featured Hike: El Chaltén to Laguna Torre to Poincenot Camp to Laguna Eléctrico Round-Trip: 36 miles, 4 to 7 days When to Go: February to March to avoid the crowds of midsummer and enjoy stable fall weather when the infamous Patagonian winds abate Hike among Argentina’s fabled Fitz Roy Massif, the…
Go Green: The Sole Solution—Making Shoes Sustainable
Posted by Mary Anne Potts on March 19, 2009 Text by Catharine Livingston; Photographs courtesy of Mountain Soles In many ways, 2008 was a banner year for eco-friendly footwear. Brooks launched the world's first biodegradable midsole. END Footwear opened its doors as perhaps the first performance shoe company dedicated entirely to green kicks. Heck, even Payless announced its first eco line. But for all…
