Cerro Tronador (Refugio Otto Meiling)

This two-day Patagonia hike leads to Refugio Otto Meiling on the slopes of Cerro Tronador, one of the most prominent peaks in the Bariloche region. The route climbs through coihue and lenga forests before emerging onto a high rocky ridge that culminates at the refuge (1,905m). Positioned between the Castaño Overa and Alerce glaciers, the stay offers a unique opportunity to witness active glacial calving. The trail follows a well-defined path of forest floor and alpine rock, with a final sustained push to reach the rocky spine where the hut perches.

Into the belly of the wadi. Muqal Cave is located at the upper reaches of Wadi Bani Khalid—Oman's most famous and accessible year-round wadi. The trail starts from the large, palm-fringed swimming pools and climbs about 1 kilometer deeper into the canyon over white limestone boulders and narrow paths. The hike culminates at the entrance of the Muqal Cave, where visitors can crawl through a narrow opening to discover a vast, dark subterranean chamber with underground river systems and unique rock formations. It is a perfect micro-adventure that combines swimming, hiking, and basic caving.