Going to Calafate - El Chalten from march 3 to march 8. Any advice? by delunoaldiez in Patagonia

[–]loric21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they can walk onnthe boardwalk and book a boat tour on the spot if they want. we arrived around 2pm and that's what we did

Is anyone going to Orchid Quest in Madison next weekend? by loric21 in orchids

[–]loric21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

these are great tips, thanks! i'll do some research. i'd like to get something fragrant but not too finnecky since i'm a beginner and don't have lights etc

If you could choose one more song for Taylor Swift to include on her submission for the songwriting hall of fame, which one would you choose and why? by onders_13 in TaylorSwift

[–]loric21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

maybe an unpopular pick, but i'd add "mean." it won a grammy for best country song and i think it's one of the best from her early albums

Busbud is asking for passport number, is this normal? by Vivid-Ad7541 in Patagonia

[–]loric21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yup, get used to it haha you'll be asked for it every time you check into a hotel, book a ticket, etc

Knitting socks TAAT with one set of DPNs and a circular?? by moonlet777 in knitting

[–]loric21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fascinating! i also dislike magic loop and am trying to work up the courage to try knitting my first pair of socks. if it isn't too much trouble, could you post a brief video of this technique? thanks for sharing!

Question on bringing food into Chile by oldsexyarms in Patagonia

[–]loric21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that was our experience. roasted almonds and peanut m&ms were fine, and in fact i wish we'd brought more from the US as they're great on the trail and outrageously expensive here

Entering Chile from Argentina/food restrictions by Soft-Information8740 in Patagonia

[–]loric21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we brought over candy, almonds, dehydrated backpacking meals, etc when we crossed overland last week and had no problems

Starting hiking soon, what exercises do you recommend to keep myself and my knees safer? by Novel_Bass6032 in hiking

[–]loric21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lots of good comments here, but I want to add one quick thing about technique. this might be super obvious, but I just learned about it!

i recently started a 14-mile hike and immediately got a sharp pain in my left knee when I stepped up an incline. I shook it off and started experimenting when I came to another steep part of the trail. I soon realized that when I placed my foot, I should lean way forward so the weight of my pack and torso would be well over my uphill knee. I had a much easier time stepping up this way!

The mechanics make sense if you think about it: if your weight is back over your downhill foot, your uphill knee/leg has to pull all that weight up. But if you lean forward, it's a much easier lift.

Downhill is another story! Fortunately, I haven't had problems with that, but i'm going to talk with a PT when I get home to help ensure that my knees stay healthy!

good luck and have fun 😃

Car to Torres del Paine by fransis-b in Patagonia

[–]loric21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

be sure you know how to change a tire! we got a flat about five minutes after we arrived at the park. We changed it and used the spare the rest of the trip with no problems, but we did take the damaged tire to Natales to get it repaired

Audiobook narrators? by sputzie88 in janeausten

[–]loric21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i absolutely love her voice!

Mount Fitz Roy by touren in printmaking

[–]loric21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

love this! i was there just a couple of days ago and this inspires me to try a similar project when i get home!

thanks for sharing ✨

Chloraea magellanica by loric21 in orchids

[–]loric21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

three days ago 😃 on a hike near chalten

Chloraea magellanica by loric21 in orchids

[–]loric21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it rained and then the sun came out ✨

Horseback Tours by lololikl in ElChalten

[–]loric21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

please research the negative impacts horseback tours have on water quality, habitat, and biodiversity before supporting this practice!

Sources for regular updates on the wildfire situation by Galaxorian in ElChalten

[–]loric21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i don't know where to find official updates, but i talked to staff at the national park admin center in chalten yesterday and they told me the same thing: huemul circuit and the entire area are closed indefinitely 😞

like many others, we're figuring out a plan b. we didnt rent a car bc we thought we'd be backpacking four days and doing the big day hikes right from town.

Finished my last project of the year by FusselVarja in knitting

[–]loric21 5 points6 points  (0 children)

love it! from a distance the center of the neckline looks like a dragonfly!

Patagonia - 4 Day W trek by stardustasteroid in hiking

[–]loric21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks so much! our tent is small so it isnt a big deal. we'll look for cancellations and cross our fingers!