Our Extreme Honeymoon Adventure in Patagonia
"My best vacation is your worst nightmare" - Jim Bridwell The Approach At 4:10 AM we leave camp. It is probably around 37 degrees and windy as we begin our approach to the east col. Ahead of us somewhere in the darkness is our objective: to reach the peak Aguja Guillamet, a prominent peak at the northern end of the world famous Fitz Roy Massif. If you look at the logo for the Patagonia clothing company, its the peak at the right most side. I feel surprisingly good despite hiking 7 hilly miles to our campsite the day before, and then enduring a nearly sleepless night with howling wind. I have that same jittery and nervous excitement like I I'm on the start line of a marathon. It's January 1, 2026. Instead of celebrating the new year and end of our 3 week honeymoon with a night on the town, Devinne (my wife) and I are hiking before the crack of dawn in the remote Patagonian wilderness towards a crazy alpine climbing objective. I wouldn't have it any other away. The ...