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What to actually bring for July & August in the southern Andes
June 28, 2025·5 min read
Real packing list — layers, skins, beacon — and what to leave at home.
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Tres Valles vs Portillo: how to actually choose for a 9-day Chile trip
Forecast logic, transfer costs and the case for splitting the week between both.
July 30, 2025·8 min read
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