Skinny is good, especially in Chile. Bunched into this narrow strip of turf on South America's west coast are everything from Andes steeps to endless coastline to the southern tip of the civilized world. You don't have to worry about searching out adventure here: With so slender an area, adventure will find you no matter where you are.

Still, a little guidance saves time and headaches. So come climb, hike, and ski with GORP as we lead you through the ins and outs of this South American adventure hub.

Classic Adventures 1. Hike Torres Del Paine NP 2. Climb in Lauca NP 3. Explore Maipo Canyon 4. Experience the High Desert 5. Kayak Chiloe Island 6. Explore the Lake District 7. Play with Penguins 8. See Ahead on Easter Island 9. Scale Volcanoes 10. Ski in August	Off the Beaten Path 11. Camp in La Campana NP 12. Find Island Solitude 13. Walk the Cool Desert 14. Thrash Raging Whitewater 15. Surf Endless Coastline 16. Bike the Carretera Austral 17. Hike in Nahuelbuta NP 18. Cross an Andes Pass 19. Hike Volcanic Pali Aike 20. Head into the Andes

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