DEFY Patagonia

05/06/2024

🌎 At the heart of nature lies a universe of wonders of which we are all part. We forget that we are part of the whole.

🌎 The wind whispers to us the ancient history of the Earth, a story of interconnection and harmony. We forget that we are part of the whole.

🌎 On this vast green canvas, every creature, large or small, plays a crucial role in the delicate balance of life. All forms of life are intertwined in an eternal dance of survival and mutual dependence. We forget that we are part of the whole.

🌎 Honoring the environment is a continuous commitment that is born from the heart and love for our home. It requires the collaboration of individuals, communities, companies and governments to care for the sustainability and health of our planet Earth.

💫 We will remember again that we are part of the whole.

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26/01/2023

🌱 Nature has a positive effect on us. Most of us recognize that we immediately feel calm and relaxed when we enter the forest. But there is a difference between being in nature with a clear goal or purpose (reaching a summit, talking with a friend, to be back by 4 etc.) and being in nature simply just to be.

🌱 On our new half-day experience: Slow & Sensory Hike we use our senses to bring our attention to the here and now, and aim to slow down the train of thoughts. The experience is inspired by the Japanese Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing, that is known for the scientifically proven health benefits that the forest atmosphere provides on our physical, emotional and mental health.

🌱 It is the perfect way to get into vacation mode, to get to know Patagonia deep down - and taking really good care of yourself at the same time.

👉 In the following posts we reveal more details about this new half-day hiking option from Puerto Natales.

13/01/2023

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We are entering 2023 with the vision to keep on creating big and small magical moments in Nature. For the visitor through DEFY Patagonia and for our local community through Bosque Somos.

What is a DEFY nature immersion?

A Nature immersion in Patagonia is an innovative way of really getting to know and feel the Patagonian Nature, deep down - and in the process maybe discover something new about yourself.

Want to know more? We will let you in here, in this space, but if you are eager to know more already, do not hesitate to DM us.
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Entramos en 2023 con la visión de seguir creando grandes y pequeños momentos mágicos en la Naturaleza. Para el visitante a través de DEFY Patagonia y para nuestros vecinos locales a través de Bosque Somos.

¿Qué es una inmersión en la naturaleza con DEFY?

Una inmersión en la naturaleza patagonica es una forma innovadora de conocer y sentir la naturaleza patagónica en una forma profunda, y en el proceso tal vez descubrir algo nuevo sobre ti mismo.

¿Quieres saber más? Te vamos dejando información por aquí, pero si ya estás ansioso por saber más, no dudes en enviarnos un mensaje privado.

21/10/2022

We are just days away from starting the 2022-23 season. And we are very excited.

Because this season DEFY in collaboration with Bosque Somos is launching our own half-day and full-day Nature Immersions on the outskirts of .

Wondering what exactly that is?

Here are some hints:

30/09/2022

A special greeting to all park rangers on their day. Today as well as all other day we appreciate your effort to care for and protect our beautiful parks, monuments and reserves.

It is up to us all to value what we are all part off.

18/09/2022

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13/09/2022

Day one of Adventure NEXT and the market place begins

31/08/2022

In September Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia will host the ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association) Adventure Next Summit.

DEFY Patagonia takes part as a delegate in this three-day networking event with international buyers and media as well as local suppliers.

What is DEFY´s Pitch? We offer deep nature connections, from expedition style trekking to leisurely strolls, with own logistic and nordic-inspired trail food based on local produce and circular economy.

To read more: https://lnkd.in/esEq85AN

13/08/2022

In June I had a talk with Tore Grønne, the editor of the Danish hiking and Trekking Magazine, “Opdag Verden”, Discover the World. The outcome is an article about life, love and hiking the Paine Circuit in my favourite National Park, Torres del Paine.

https://www.opdagverden.dk/magasinet/magasin/laes-artikler-fra-ov102-august-2022

The article is in Danish.

For snart 20 år siden cyklede jeg svedig, beskidt og en smule forbrændt ind i en landsby ved foden af et 1.000 år gammelt tibetansk-buddhistisk kloster i en afsidesliggende del af Himalaya. Jeg havde cyklet i halvanden måneds tid – mutters alene over det ene enorme bjergpas med blafrende b...

14/05/2022

🍀H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y 🍀

🌱 Our World famous National Park Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia turns another year today. 63 this time 🌱

🙏🏻 Thank you for all the great adventures, friends and good memories you have provided us with during the years. DEFY sincerely hope we, the people that visit you, will take good care of you so many future generations can enjoy you as much as we have 🙏🏻

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26/04/2022

Hi everyone, I am Dorthe, the founder of DEFY Patagonia and I want to share with you some interesting news.

There haven’t been any Scandinavian travellers through DEFY since February 2020. So, what have we been up to these past two years?

We have been working on a new proposal for the intrepid traveller that seeks out nature adventures without the crowd. Through government funded projects DEFY has been able to build a food truck that goes with us to remote places and provide a solid wilderness base camp when exploring Patagonia on daily adventures off the beaten path. And we have invested in equipment that can provide us with dehydrated local produced food when we go deep into the wilderness on multi-day adventures. Have a look at our new website to get to know this new wilderness base camp concept www.defypatagonia.com

But most excitingly is my certification as a Nature and Forest Therapy guide through the American school ANFT (www.anft.earth). Since March 2021 I have been guiding deep nature connections in and around Puerto Natales and I am ready to offer these experiences to visitors from near and far. On a slow and paused walk guests are invited to interact respectfully with the natural surroundings through their senses, even those senses we possess beyond the five. This is a great way to create compassion and connection with the Patagonian Nature, create new nature relations while restoring our general relationship to nature, to ourselves and to people around us. A new wellness experience with a deep personal and global health impact.

This new initiative we have named Bosque Somos, Forest We Are, and you can read more about it on www.bosquesomos.cl. Please don’t hesitate to ask how to incorporate nature connections to your Patagonia Trip.

Bosque Somos forms part of DEFY Patagonia and you can follow us on IG as .

16/08/2021

Vores Partner Rasmussen Travel er begyndt at sætte ture op til Chiles Patagonien fra slutningen af 2021.

Vi glæder os til at se jer på den anden side af jorden til nye eventyr, fordybet i vores storslåede natur.

04/04/2021

Cerro Benítez close to Puerto Natales offers unique afternoon family hike. Southern beech forest to alpine environment in just a few hours hike. On top enjoy incredible views of the Andes range, southern ice field, fjords and Laguna Sofia. If you are lucky you will get a close up meeting with the great Andean Cóndor

21/03/2021

Happy International Day of the forest and happy equinox

06/03/2021

A year + since our last meeting. Beauty and harmony made perfect.

27/02/2021

Remembering the great explorers in the Strait of Magellan +1

25/02/2021

30/01/2021

Congratulations Miguel for this first price winning photography of the cerro Tenerife Summit. A summit that can be seen from Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine NP. Absolutely beautiful!

18/01/2021

The outdoors are for everyone. Along with DEFYs new base camp concept, we are supporting circular economy, clean energy and reduction of waste. In this case by substituting plastic with Klean Kanteen containers!

14/01/2021