This jagged, granite-walled mountain towers 11,000 feet over El Chaltén in Southern Patagonia. Mount Fitz Roy, which typically stands obscured in a haze of clouds, was originally named "Chaltén," ...

Trekking in a magical and mysterious land: three magnificent walks around the Torres del Paine, Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, the stone heart of Patagonia. Patagonia: this name evokes images of rugged, ...

When you visit a place like Patagonia, so much of the conversation between travelers sounds like a brag book of code names as ...

The world is a beautiful place, and there's no better way to take in the sights than a good hike. Below is a list of breathtaking trails that span all difficulty levels. From Japan's Yoshida Trail to ...

Machu Picchu on your bucket list? Take the back way. How about seeing the jagged spikes of Patagonia’s Monte Fitz Roy? Hike the shores of nearby Laguna Capri and take in the mountain’s reflection in ...

There's no better way to experience a new place than by hiking through its countryside and wilderness. Whether you're an experienced hiker or more of a long-distance walker, some of the most beautiful ...

Making the first ascent of Asado (665m, 7a+, M8, A2 30-31/01/2016, Michal Sabovčík, Ján Smoleň) up the South Face of Fitz Roy, Patagonia. Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, ...

Discover El Chaltén, a remote mountain village located in Argentine Patagonia and known as the trekking capital of the ...