Facing the Wind: Three Argentine kayakers are making their final push to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Upon arrival they will have cycled (while towing their sea kayaks behind) 650 kilometers from the city of La Quiaca at the Bolivian border, then kayaked 2700 kilometers in rivers until reaching the ocean at Buenos Aires, and finishing off with a 4600 kilometer stretch of sea kayaking to Tierra del Fuego.

They are currently approaching Cape Horn where they will be up against some very difficult conditions: large waves, heavy winds, strong currents, etc. Since beginning the ocean stage of their journey they have had to deal with increasingly greater tide differences, currently changing up to 8 meters every 6 hours, making for some strenuous portages to camp. And true to the name of the expedition, every day they are facing against the tremendous Patagonia winds.

They have been keeping a blog and updating it with some amazing photos from their journey. Having come from the altiplano, down through the jungles and along the coast to Tierra del Fuego, they have amassed an impressive collection of images that are worth checking out.

Great job Diego, Luis and Augustin. We´ll be cheering you on as you reach your final destination!