‘No judgement, just good vibes’ – I joined an all-female hike on Patagonia’s famous W Trek

Chile's W Trek is a bucket-list hike at what feels like the end of the earth. Our writer joins a group tour on the trails

Julie Taylor in front of the granite spires

Julie Taylor

“You can’t wear that cap! You haven’t even been there!”

My father’s words echoed in my mind as I finally booked my flights to Patagonia. The cap was from the famous clothing brand. But now I was heading for the real place — a land of rugged wilderness and beauty at the southern end of South America.