After our grueling experience climbing Volcan Villarrica a week prior, Nicole and I were gun shy to set off on further trekking expeditions during our two week stay in Pucon, Chile. Nonetheless, since Pucon is an outdoor paradise, we didn't want to waste time there not taking advantage. And if...

For the past week, the volcano loomed above us. Viewed out the front windows of our Airbnb, it soared above the treeline and surrounding hills, snow capped with sulfur rising continuously from its crater. We looked out both excited and nervous to climb....