With more than 18 million acres of public lands and the lowest population density of any state in the United States, Wyoming has room to roam—and then some. The variety of landscapes across the state can’t be beat. Picture: rugged mountains, dense forests, deep canyons, mesmerizing badlands, and blue-ribbon rivers. There’s something for every kind of adventurer, which is why Wyoming was the perfect setting for an outdoor adventure challenge.

Here’s how it went down: Last summer, three teams of Ford Bronco ambassadors set out to explore Wyoming as part of an adventure-fueled competition. Each team put their outdoor skills to the test on some of the best mountain biking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, and cultural spots across the state—all in the name of keeping Wyoming wild. And to help protect and share these amazing places, the Bronco Wild Fund donated $70,000 to nonprofit organizations aligned with the spirit of the challenge. Of course, ���ϳԹ��� caught all the action on camera. Watch the full series here. Here are a few highlights from the teams’ big adventures—and how to take advantage of Wyoming’s wild side yourself.

Mountain Biking

Thanks to a growing mountain biking community and a wide variety of bike-friendly terrain, you’ll find plenty of options for . Check out all the places where the Wildly Wyoming teams hit the dirt.

Central Wyoming

Once almost exclusively known in the outdoor community for its climbing, Lander has become a hot spot for downhill adventures in the high desert. Just outside of town, offers 12 miles of beginner to intermediate trails. Pedal through scrubby sagebrush and a forest of pinyon pine with views of the Wind River Range to the west.

Closest town:

Where to camp: Popo Agie Campground

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Northern Wyoming

Can’t decide if you prefer rides with forest or desert vibes? offer the best of both worlds on a variety of multiuse trails. Check out the 10.6-mile Bench Trail, which starts out with a forested downhill section and then challenges riders with an uphill pedal through a desert canyon.

Closest town: Greybull, Wyoming

Where to camp: Shell Creek Campground

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Western Wyoming

Of course, you could hit up the lift-serviced Jackson Hole Bike Park when you’re in the Jackson area. But if you’re out there to earn your turns, head to . You’ll find plenty of public access trails with varied terrain for all levels on the forest’s 3.4 million acres.

Closest town:

Where to camp: Kozy Campground

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Rock Climbing

Looking for beta on the best ? The state is home to iconic climbing locales in the Tetons and the easily recognizable Devil’s Tower. But there are plenty of lesser-known places to explore. The Wildly Wyoming crew did just that.

Central Wyoming

For an unbelievable assortment of routes, check out Sinks Canyon State Park. The climbing here caters to everyone from true beginners (with routes as approachable as 5.6) to experts looking to challenge themselves (routes up to 5.14c). As for rock variety, Sinks Canyon routes offer a mix of sandstone, limestone, and granite for climbers to explore.

Closest town:

Where to camp: Popo Agie Campground

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Looking for an adventure-climbing experience? Head to Fremont Canyon. Carved by the North Platte Rivers, the gorge isn’t light on scenic views. And the granite walls left behind after centuries of erosion make for fun climbing opportunities, with a nice mix of beginner sport routes and challenging trad climbs up to 5.12.

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Where to camp: Cottonwood Beach Campground

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Northern Wyoming

For beginner- and intermediate-friendly sport climbing, head to Steamboat Point. With 16 bolted routes—with a maximum rating of 5.10—the Steamboat Point crag is a great place to sharpen your skills and build confidence—and the scenery isn’t too bad either. Enjoy sweeping views of Cloud Peak Wilderness and Tongue River Canyon from the wall.

Closest town:

Where to camp: Tongue River Campground

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Fly-Fishing

With 27,000 miles of rivers and streams, there’s no shortage of amazing . Not sure where to start? Check out the fishing hot spots that made the Wildly Wyoming cut.

Central Wyoming

For drift-boat fishing in central Wyoming, the North Platte River is the place to be. Spend the day on the water catching rainbows, browns, and cutthroats on the only floatable waterway in this part of Wyoming. Of course, you can always opt for waders or fish from the shore too.

Closest town:

Where to camp: Pete’s Draw Campground

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Western Wyoming

In the western part of the state, the New Fork River is a top choice for fly-fishing. Rent a boat for the day to float the river as it winds through sprawling meadows and past sagebrush-covered banks. Don’t let the scenic views distract you from the prize—the river is filled with trout.

Closest town:

Where to camp: Slate Creek Campground

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Northern Wyoming

Looking for a hidden gem where you’ll have the river to yourself—or close to it? The Wyoming section of the Bighorn River is a lesser-known fly-fishing spot that’s brimming with rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout.

Closest town:

Where to camp: Doyle Campground

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is the last bastion of the West, where bold, independent and curious spirits are encouraged to forge their own way to adventure both big and small. Discover museums, state parks, rodeos, breweries, national treasures and more as you make your way across the Cowboy State. Come to Wyoming and experience our majestic nature and abounding culture for yourself.

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Amánda Efthimiou told her story to producer Sarah Vitak for an episode of The Daily Rally podcast. It has been edited for length and clarity.

It was really up and down. I was depressed, one moment, anxious another. I took all kinds of pharmaceutical drugs. Not only are the side effects ranging from nightmares to my libido being super low, but I was feeling really disconnected from my body and the wisdom of my body.

I’m in Tijuca National Park in the jungle of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. I grew up in New York, the United States, to Brazilian and Greek parents, and I have very strong ties to Brazil. I am a psychedelic wellness advocate and integration educator. I help people to integrate transformational experiences that they have in altered states into their daily lives.

Growing up, I was a walking pharmacy, so to speak. I took SSRIs, anti-anxiety pills, sleeping pills, to help with and manage the symptoms of depression and anxiety that I had.

I was suffering for many years, and I was also quite young. I was finishing high school, going through my university years, and still navigating what I wanted to be in the world and who I wanted to be in the world. I was also taking a bunch of pills, and I wasn’t in my body in that process. That was very difficult.

For example, I remember in my freshman year of University I had a boyfriend. We were in this love bubble, but I was so out of it. I feel like I almost don’t even remember the details of my relationship. The medication numbed the highs and lows of a human experience of love.

And so there was this moment when I was finishing college, and I was about to go traveling, and I was like, I want to be fully present when I’m traveling. I want to be fully immersed. I’m already on the path of weaning myself off of antidepressants. I’ve been working with a psychiatrist to do so. It’s not that I just decided to go cold turkey.

So I went traveling, and I basically went overland, starting in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, in Argentina, all the way up to Quito, in Ecuador. And I did most of that overland, over a period of eight months. It was incredible. There’s so many different topographies—there’s desert, there’s mountains, there’s beach, there’s salt deserts, there’s jungle.

I see other cultures and how they take care of themselves. I’m seeing how these cultures are working with plant-based medicines, natural medicines to help themselves, even if they’re feeling pain or if they get stung by a mosquito. They’re working with plants to help them get well. And so I was really curious about that. How come we don’t do that where I grew up in New York?

In Peru I heard about psychedelic wellness for the first time, and I knew at that time I wasn’t ready, but that trip changed my life. It opened up my whole world.

I went back to the US, and I met this incredible community of people that were doing things differently. They have an alternative way of living. They were always talking about how they were feeling, and that’s what I wanted to be more in touch with. Not be in my head and not push aside the uncomfortable things that were coming up, and actually embrace them and make them part of me, so that I would grow and become wiser and better.

So when they expressed that they work with plant-based medicines, psychedelic, non-psychedelic, all forms of plant-based medicines, I wanted to try it. I was super scared. I was so nervous. But, even though I was nervous, I was ready. And I had no idea what was going to happen.

I had a profound ceremonial experience that essentially opened the door.

It wasn’t easy, not in the beginning. It was these cyclical moments where I was in my body and not in my body, but when I was not in my body, I was observing myself. I was observing all the things that were happening in my life. So there were a lot of conversations with myself, but in different ways so that I had all these different perspectives. And it’s also conversations with nature, with animals and plants that exist within you, because you are nature, nature is you. So there’s also this very deep, profound sense of unification of one with the world and the environment.

I was having a conversation with myself outside of my body, and then I would come right back into my body. And so when I came back, I came with all these tools and tricks and ideas to help arm me to become more myself. It gave me even more confidence in my body. It was this affirmation of the sacredness of my being in this world, like I am meant to be in this world. My body exists here now. Many people have this when they’re actually in near death experiences, but we don’t have to go there. It’s such a gentle, beautiful way to do that.

When I entered, I thought, It’s gonna be cause and effect. I’m gonna do this experience and I’m gonna get well. But what it really did was start me on that path, because this by no means a cure, but it showed me the rest of the paths that I didn’t even know were there.

Only months later did I realize that that moment is what increased my capacity to feel more. I was starting to feel everything, all the emotions, all the sensations. It was like a rocket ship to transformation. It showed me that I really had what it takes to uncover the root causes of my issues, and not just take a pill to treat symptoms.

Trust yourself. Take a moment to close your eyes and breathe, and just feel you for a bit in silence. What, who are you? What do you feel like? What does your body feel like? For many of us, we can’t even access that.

So if anyone wants to even try something like this, just start with a deep trusting of your own body and coming into it. And then when you go and you work with plants then it’s deeper. It’s much deeper.

Amánda Efthimiou is the founder of Integra, which designs programs for hospitality retreat centers and wellness facilitators focusing on altered states and transformational experiences. She also serves as a director at El Puente Foundation, which bridges Indigenous wisdom within modern psychedelic applications.

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For the first time since before the pandemic, the door to South America, the Andes, and the ultimate bucket list of the August ski vacation is open. The experience of ditching the dog days of summer for some Andean descents, Chilean wines, and Argentine steaks is a must-do—and now is the time. The snow is really stacking up down there this season, with Portillo and Valle Nevado receiving around 30 inches of freshies just this week.

Ready to book your ticket but not sure where to start? Ski areas in South America are scattered along the flanks of the Andean cordillera, from Chile’s capital down to the very southern tip of Argentina. We’ve highlighted a few of the largest, easiest to access, and most notable resorts out of the bunch. Lift ticket prices can fluctuate during different parts of the season and sometimes day of the week along with currency exchange rates—but even then, tickets are still dramatically cheaper than at North American resorts. Here are our picks for some of the Southern Cone’s brightest stars, and well-worth ditching those sweltering summer days.

• Highest lift-served elevation: 10,860 feet
• Vertical drop: 2,745 feet
• Number of runs: 35
• Number of lifts: 14
• Skiable acres: 1,235
• Average annual snowfall: 260 inches
• Day lift pass: $48 USD

It’s not the biggest, but is the most legendary ski area in the Andes for good reason: You will find nothing lacking, least of all the skiing. The iconic canary yellow hotel welcomes travelers to the high (or alta) cordillera, boasting skiing for everyone—steeps for freeriders, exhilarating groomers for World Cup racers, and scenic pistes for genteel schussers.

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Don’t miss the classic Lake Run or the Roca Jack, a multi-person platter lift commonly referred to as a slingshot that’s unique to Portillo’s steeps. Kiddos (and big people!) will enjoy skiing through an actual train tunnel. Lunch and a beer in the sun at Tio Bob’s is a must-do, as is a relaxing evening with a pisco sour in hand at the Portillo Bar.

Both on and off the hill, you’ll find a vibrant, joyful surfeit of international ski bums and upper-crust ski culture crammed happily into a few isolated buildings and some of the most glorious ski runs in the world.

• Highest lift-served elevation: 12,038 feet
• Vertical drop: 2,657 feet
• Number of trails: 39
• Number of lifts: 14
• Skiable acres: 2,200
• Average annual snowfall: 276 inches
• Day lift pass: from $57 USD

This classic, family-friendly South American ski area and international destination resort is about 40 miles from the airport and Chile’s capital city, Santiago—but a 90-minute drive thanks to a harrowing two-lane access road that switchbacks up into the alpine. On arrival, you’re welcomed by a series of hotel buildings perched on a scenic alpine plateau along with wide-open ski runs as far as the eye can see. Slopeside hot tubs and sunny decks beckon for après libations and fantastic people watching.

For the adventurous, borders two other interconnected ski areas, El Colorado and La Parva (see below), which together with Valle Nevado have become known as the Tres Valles. Buy a multi-area ticket to access all three resorts and a combined 7,000 acres of skiable terrain.

• Highest lift-served elevation: 10,934 feet
• Vertical drop: 1,912 feet
• Number of trails: 101
• Number of lifts: 14
• Skiable acres: 2,300
• Average annual snowfall: 300 inches
• Day lift pass: from $54 USD

It’s not that big, despite the number of named pistes relative to its neighbors, but like Valle Nevado, offers loads of wide-open, fun shredding options—and if the backcountry is your jam, excellent out-of-bounds access as well as a maintained inbounds snow park.

• Highest lift-served elevation: 11,909 feet
• Vertical drop: 3,150 feet
• Skiable acreage: 2,471
• Number of trails: 20
• Number of lifts: 14
• Average annual snowfall: 300 inches
• Day lift pass: from $42 USD (prices are lower Monday-Thursday)

A (semi) under-the-radar favorite of freeskiing pros (stars such as have chosen to hold freeride camps here), La Parva offers fun above-treeline skiing, and a bounty of exciting hike-to backcountry terrain. It also has fewer international visitors, giving it a boutique insider’s feel.

• Highest lift-served elevation: 7,200 feet
• Vertical drop: 3,300 feet
• Skiable acreage: 1,350
• Number of pistes: 20
• Number of lifts: 13
• Average annual snowfall: 360 inches
• Day lift pass: From $45 USD

For skiers who want to get off the beaten path—like a few hundred miles south of the capital—this snowy ski resort boasts thermal hot springs, unforgettable mossy glades, and plentiful powder. Less dramatic than the alta cordillera near Santiago, here cone volcanos and old-growth forests provide a magical feeling. And did we mention hot springs? After all, it’s at the base of an active volcano.

Bonus: Chillan offers cat skiing, and adventurous skiers should head for the large swaths named “Area Freeride,” while beginners enjoy the “Snowy Forest” area. Soak in the thermal water park at the base. Four miles below the base area and hotels is the sleepy little town of Las Trancas, with hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and where most local skiers live. Unlike many South American ski areas, which don’t have local ski communities, you’ll run into a local vibe here.

• Highest lift-served elevation: 6,725 feet
• Vertical drop: 3,280 feet
• Skiable acreage: 1,500
• Number of lifts: 34
• Average annual snowfall: 240 inches
• Day lift pass: $76

Catedral is often considered the best ski resort in South America, and for good reason. It’s got featured steeps like the Zona la Laguna, epic treeskiing in the Zona Second Lomo, and wide open groomers. Park skiers can head to the Triple Park. The surrounding mountains are jaw-dropping—the abundant spiky granite spires gave Catedral ( or “cathedral”) its name.

The base area has lodging, restaurants, and après spots. Best of all, it’s just seven miles from the small, bustling city of San Carlos de Bariloche, which is easy to fly right into from Buenos Aires. Set on the shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi, this glittering little city is the epicenter of a strong, century-old tradition of alpinism and skiing brought over by Central European immigrants. It’s also known for wine, steak, meat, chocolate, and ice cream, but don’t forget to check out local favorite and brewpub, Cervecería La Cruz.

• Highest lift-served elevation: 11,253 feet
• Vertical drop: 3,904 feet
• Number of trails: 27
• Number of lifts: 14
• Average annual snowfall: 250 inches
• Day lift pass: from $48 USD

Las Lenãs is a legend in the world of freeskiing. It’s the kind of place that’ll make you yawn at , swear off , and never toss another dime to commercial heli skiing. It’s lift-accessed glory with Andean vistas you’ll never forget—all above treeline and pretty much in the middle of nowhere.

If it’s not too windy or socked in, head to the Marte chairlift for big freeride lines. If that lift isn’t running due to weather (which happens often), try Cenidor off Caris lift, or skier’s left off Vulcano lift to Mercurio and Paraiso. There’s a lot for kids to do too, with gentle base area runs and groomers. The base area is typical: a few hotels, a small casino, and some restaurants (get breakfast at the Innsbruck). Nightlife consists of one option, but when you have the UFO Point disco, you don’t need more.

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I can’t remember the last time I spent more than a few days exploring a single destination, let alone weeks. Now that it’s 2022, I’m stockpiling my time off for fewer, longer excursions. I can’t imagine a better way to get that feeling of travel immersion again than with this 11-day trek across northern Patagonia, alongside ���ϳԹ���+ members and ���ϳԹ��� readers. I’m most excited for the region’s newest park—Patagonia National Park—which I first learned about from this amazing 2018 feature by ���ϳԹ��� contributing writer Stephanie Pearson. The Patagonia trek is one of a collection of exclusive trips created in partnership with travel outfitter Modern ���ϳԹ���, and on each inaugural journey, you’ll be joined by a member of our editorial staff. From November 11 to 23, I’ll be with you to experience a part of Patagonia few ever do, including the iconic jagged peaks of Cerro Castillo, the cerulean waters of the Baker River, and a series of stunning, lesser-known national parks. Come join me! —Erin Riley

Chile: Northern Patagonia

Guest ���ϳԹ��� editor: Erin Riley, senior travel editor

Inaugural Trip Dates (with Erin): November 11–23, 2022 | Price: $6,600 | ���ϳԹ���+ price: $6,400

Additional Trip Dates (without Erin): February 4–16, 2023 | Price: $6,200 | ���ϳԹ���+ price: $6,000

On the list of time-­honored destinations, Patagonia, with its glacial peaks whittled into fantastical spires, ranks at the top. “I count Chilean Patagonia as a dream-list trip and can’t wait to share trekking days with the group on this all-time classic,” says Erin Riley, who oversees ���ϳԹ���’s travel coverage. Deciding which corner of the 400,000-square-mile region to see can be challenging, so Modern ���ϳԹ��� sorted that out for you.

You’ll start in Aysén, in northern Patagonia, where towering peaks, raging rivers, and national parks spread out across one of the country’s least populated areas. This 11-day itinerary samples the dramatic landscapes of two of Chile’s lesser known parks, with a day of rafting the Baker River to round it out. You’ll hike anywhere from three to ten miles per day and sleep in guesthouses, panoramic domes, and backcountry base camps. The adventure begins near the town of Coyhaique, about a thousand miles south of Santiago, with a 10.5-mile trek into 554-square-mile Cerro Castillo National Park. You’ll then cross over 4,265-foot Piñón Pass and ascend through forests to camp under the hulking basalt walls of 7,605-foot Cerro Castillo. Ditch your pack for a quick jaunt up to New Zealander Camp, a base for climbing expeditions, before heading down to a hot meal and a cozy room in Villa Cerro Castillo.

Be on the lookout for old gaucho camps as you make your way to General Carrera Lake, which at 1,923 feet is the 11th deepest in the world. After crossing it by ferry, you’ll trek into the new ten-million-acre Patagonia National Park, created by Kristine and Doug Tompkins. (Doug cofounded the North Face in the 1960s and adventured throughout Patagonia with his friend Yvon Chouinard.) At the end of the trip, celebrate in the town of Chile Chico and feast on delicious barbecue. Oh, and that dark spot you saw in the grass on day six? That really was a puma. —Tim Neville

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Anyone who harbors fantasies about life on Mars��should visit Kachi Lodge, a surreal colony of luxury domed pods. They’re set in ���DZ���������’s��Uyuni salt flats, the largest on earth, which stretch for more than 4,050 square miles near the nexus of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. At the base of the 17,000-plus-foot Tunupa volcano, the six suites and central dining and lounge dome were designed by Amazing Escapes, a Swiss company that specializes in once-in-a-lifetime outings—think sleepovers at Khmer temples in Cambodia and James Bond–themed parties in Thailand. Bolivia, long known for its soaring Andean peaks, is experiencing a cultural and culinary renaissance.

At Kachi, Amazing Escapes dialed it up to eleven, partnering with legendary La Paz restaurant Gustu to provide Bolivian-inspired meals (like llama tartare), using a self-sufficient water system powered by the sun, and displaying work by avant-garde artist Gastón Ugalde. Inside, the domes have hemp cushions and are softly lit by lanterns. ���ϳԹ���, excursions include mountain-biking and hiking the slopes of Tunupa. During the wet season, the lake bed fills with water, and guests can paddleboard across the flats. Meanwhile the Bolivian altiplano, one of the world’s highest plateaus, harbors fascinating archaeological history: visit the pre-Columbian site of Alcaya, or peer in on mummies in a cave above the village of Coquesa. Once you turn in, the Red Planet and southern constellations wink at you in the night sky.

Access: Book with ��for the 45-minute flight down from La Paz to Uyuni. Kachi will send transport for the 60-mile drive to the lodge. Domes start at $1,980 for a two-night-­minimum stay, all-inclusive.

Weather: The dry season runs from May to November, the wet season from December to April. September generally offers blue skies and bright sun, with daytime temperatures in the low sixties. The lodge is open year-round.

Detour: Attend one of the country’s many festivals. During November’s Fiesta de las Ñatitas (“little pug-nosed ones”), some 20,000 people descend on La Paz’s main cemetery, where they parade skulls they believe will bestow blessings.

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Venturing��beyond the allure of Machu Picchu, Rhythms of Peru��from director ��features a look at the sights and sounds of this eclectic country.

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Welcome to Barra!��

It might not be as storied as Rio ’hoods like Copacabana and Ipanema, but Barra da Tijuca is one of the city’s swankiest. It’s being called the Heart of the Games by organizers, because it’s home to the Olympic Park.��

The Numbers��

The housing complex at the Olympic Village is made up of 31 buildings with 17 floors each, split into a variety of two-to-five-bedroom apartments. It seems spacious, but it must accommodate 11,000 athletes and 7,000 sup-port staff.

Last-Minute Tune-Up

A vast training center is equipped with almost 1,000 strength and cardio machines, and a nearby clinic houses a cryotherapy, massage, and rehab facility big enough to treat 100 athletes at a time.

Try Again

Rio already had a velodrome before it won the Olympic bid, but the UCI declared it unfit for competition. The construction company hired to build a new one declared bankruptcy 67 days before the opening ceremony, however, making it one of the last venues to be completed.

Throwback

The , where the gymnastics and wheelchair��basketball events will take place, is one of only two venues in the Olympic Park that predate the 2016 Games. Built for the 2007 Pan American Games, it has hosted NBA events, UFC bouts, and concerts by Iron Maiden and Miley Cyrus.

For the Children

The , or Future Arena, where the handball and goalball competitions are scheduled to be held, will be dismantled and transformed into neighborhood public schools.

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Pucón, a town of about 22,000 situated halfway down Chile’s spine, is the Southern Hemisphere’s Jackson, Wyoming. It’s perched in the mountains and offers endless outdoor options. The key difference: Pucón is surrounded by a group of active volcanoes, the most famous of which is 9,341-foot Villarica, a popular destination for trekking and backcountry skiing that blew its top last March. The eruption momentarily scared off travelers; that, combined with the arrival of shoulder season, makes this the perfect time to head south.

Stay at , a sprawling adventure resort on the banks of the Liucura River. The place was opened by former Swiss banker Michael Paravicini in 2014, when he and his wife decided to switch continents and start over. His first step was to buy riverfront property (smart); his second was to hire head guide Edgardo Songer, who spent 18 years leading trips for the iconic (smarter).

Once you arrive, you’ll have your pick of adventures—especially in the Chilean spring, from September to November, when there’s snow up high and roaring water below. Want to work your thighs? There’s a 12,393-foot volcano to climb up and ski down. Want to catch fish? Pluck a fat brown trout from the Liucura, out the hotel’s back door. Want more adrenaline? Take a raft down the raging lower Trancura River, where, says Paravicini, “the chance you will fall off the boat is really high.” Want to keep it mellow? The hotel operates its own organic farm; help out with the day’s chores for the full farm-to-table experience. Whether you pitch in or not, you will be treated to multicourse meals sourced from the property, served with Chile’s justly renowned red wines.��

Plan Your Trip

Access:��Fly LAN to Temuco, 90 minutes north of Pucón, where Vira Vira staff will pick you up. From $1,650 for three nights, .

Weather Report:��64° high, 40° low in October

Detour:��Borrow a mountain bike from the lodge for a 20-mile ride through to soak in the 106-degree Geometricas hot springs.��

Indulge:��This is red-meat country. Tackle an enormous slab of beef like a real huaso—a Chilean cowboy—at in town.

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