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The Abels
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Weekly Newsletter
Nov 3, 2026
No Bars, No Forecast? Not Quite
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Oct 27, 2026
A Possum Ate My Brand New Tent
Oct 20, 2026
The Helicopter Was Still Looking for Him
Patagonia 2028
Oct 17, 2026
Two early bird spots left
Patagonia opened on Friday. US$925 holds a spot.
Oct 16, 2026
Patagonia bookings are now open
Oct 14, 2026
Why Torres del Paine
The trip I chose, and what you get beyond the itinerary.
Oct 13, 2026
Your Boots Won't Dry Out There
Oct 6, 2026
Who's Coming for a Walk?
Sep 29, 2026
When the GPS dies...
Sep 22, 2026
The Safety Gap Almost Nobody Worries About
Sep 15, 2026
18kg for Eight Days Is Getting Tougher
The lightest pack and the smartest pack are not always the same thing
Sep 8, 2026
The insole trick that saved my trip
Sep 1, 2026
Spring Starts Today. Nobody Told the Snow.
Aug 25, 2026
You Booked the Overland Track. Now What?
Aug 18, 2026
Eight Litres Each: The Water Gap Nobody Plans For
Aug 17, 2026
Insta360 X6 Review: One Camera, Six Hours, No Regrets
I carry cameras on every serious hike. Here is how Insta360's new 360 camera held up across a full day in New Zealand, and why I keep coming back to this brand.
Aug 11, 2026
Both My Knees Are Torn. Here's Why I Still Walk 8km a Day
Aug 4, 2026
The map lied. Your legs knew it first.