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A couple cycles about 1,400km along Patagonia’s unpaved End of the World route from El Chaltén to Ushuaia, soaking in rugged landscapes, wildlife, and encounters with locals while tracing Patagonia’s shift from ranching to conservation. The journey visits iconic sites like Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego, travels largely off the main routes, and offers practical tips on seasons, wild camping, resupply, and where to rent bikes.
Drag performer Pattie Gonia (Wyn Wiley) has publicly urged Patagonia to drop its trademark lawsuit against her after Patagonia sued for infringement; the suit seeks $1 in damages plus legal fees, while Pattie accuses Patagonia of bullying activists and threatening her livelihood. Patagonia says Pattie filed to trademark the Pattie Gonia name and could confuse customers, and notes a 2022 agreement not to use Patagonia’s logo or fonts on products.
Patagonia filed a California federal trademark suit against Pattie Gonia (Wyn Wiley), seeking to block her use of the Pattie Gonia name and alleging likely dilution of Patagonia’s marks. Pattie, a climate activist and drag performer with more than 3 million followers who has raised over $3.7 million for environmental causes, says the move is an attempt to erase her activism and livelihood and has urged Patagonia to drop the case. The dispute centers on intellectual property versus advocacy, with no resolution yet.
Drag performer Wyn Wiley, aka Pattie Gonia, urges Patagonia to drop its trademark lawsuit, arguing it would erase her name, advocacy, and community; Patagonia says it must protect its brand and employees, while noting Pattie Gonia has raised millions for environmental causes and maintains a large following.
Patagonia filed a California federal trademark lawsuit against Pattie Gonia (Wyn Wiley), alleging her activities and a recent trademark application infringe its brand and risk consumer confusion, with nominal damages and a ban on merch using Patagonia’s marks; Pattie Gonia responded May 27 with a video and open letter urging Patagonia to drop the case, arguing the litigation harms her team and followers and that she has not used Patagonia branding on merchandise. Patagonia says it has tried to find a path forward to protect its brand while supporting activism, noting its prior trademark actions against Gap and Anheuser-Busch; Pattie Gonia is a drag- and climate-activist with millions of followers.
Patagonia has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit in Los Angeles against Wyn Wiley, who performs as Pattie Gonia, to block use of the Pattie Gonia name for clothing and activism, seeking nominal damages plus legal fees. Wiley says the action amounts to erasing a climate activist and has challenged Patagonia publicly, while the company says it attempted to reach a settlement but must protect its brand and employees. The dispute underscores tensions between corporate branding and activist personas in the outdoors industry.
A shepherd in Patagonia helped uncover a 65-foot sauropod, Bicharracosaurus dionidei, dating to about 155 million years ago. The skeleton shows a surprising mix of brachiosaurid and diplodocid features, suggesting it may be the first Jurassic brachiosaurid identified in South America and offering new clues about sauropod evolution in Gondwana.
A 100-foot-long titanosaurs fossil, Chucarosaurus diripienda, weighing 30–40 tons and found in Patagonia, was so heavy that during transport to a lab it cracked the road; researchers say its limb bones were unusually slender for such a large dinosaur, offering new insights though this species wasn’t the largest titanosaurs.
NASA's Earth Observatory spotlights fiery autumn colors in southern Chile's lenga beech forests (Nothofagus pumilio) in Patagonia, captured by Landsat 9 on April 12, 2026, highlighting the range and elevation of these beech forests and their vivid yellows and reds as days shorten.
A newly identified long-necked sauropod from Patagonia, Bicharracosaurus dionidei, about 20 meters long and dating to the Late Jurassic, blends features of brachiosaurids and diplodocoid relatives, potentially marking the first Jurassic brachiosaurid from South America; found by a shepherd on his farm and now housed in Trelew, the discovery reshapes ideas about sauropod evolution and continental distribution.
REI's spring sale slices prices by up to 50% on top brands like Patagonia and Arc’teryx with 19 deals covering jackets, apparel and other outdoor gear for both men and women, helping shoppers refresh gear for spring adventures.
REI’s weekend sale offers up to 50% off Patagonia, Arc’teryx and Brooks with a slew of apparel and gear deals for spring; highlights include items like Patagonia Houdini/Nano Puff jackets, Arc’teryx Delta/Beta SL jackets, Brooks running gear and socks, and more, with 17 standout picks highlighted for quick shopping.
A near-complete, adult Alnashetri cerropoliciensis skeleton from Patagonia, dating to about 90 million years ago and weighing under 2 pounds, provides a crucial reference for the alvarezsaurs. The find challenges the idea of a simple miniaturization trend, suggesting repeated evolution within a narrow size range and pointing to a Pangaea-era origin with regional diversification.
Patagonia's winter sale offers substantial discounts across outdoor apparel and gear—from fleece headbands and beanies to insulated jackets, packs and rain gear—with many items discounted around 30–50%, highlighting recycled materials and eco-friendly fabrics.
Patagonia just kicked off a winter sale with up to 40% off a lineup of outerwear, led by the Nano Puff at 30% off across ten colorways and multiple sizes; other discounted staples include the Down Sweater, Light Gust Jacket, Torrentshell 3L, and Synchilla fleece, with options for both men and women.