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Juan Felipe Varner Velásquez | |
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 Juan Felipe Varner in Patagonia, 2024 | |
| Born | May 28, 1989 Bogotá, Colombia |
| Occupation(s) | Motorcycle traveler, content creator, engineer |
| Known for | Being the first Colombian to ride across Patagonia in winter on a motorcycle equipped with studded tires |
| Website | varnertrip.com |
Juan Felipe Varner Velásquez (born 28 May 1989, in Bogotá, Colombia) is a Colombian motorcycle traveler, content creator, and industrial engineer known for being the first Colombian to cross Patagonia in winter on a motorcycle equipped with studded tires.[1]
Biography
[edit]Varner was born in Bogotá, Colombia, to a North American father, Veryl Varner, and a Colombian mother, Olga Velásquez. He graduated as an Industrial Engineer from the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá.
Before dedicating himself to full-time travel and content creation, he worked as a software engineer specializing in .NET and web technologies.
In 2024, he gained international attention for his journey through the Carretera Austral and Patagonia during the southern winter, documenting the challenges of snow, ice, and extreme weather conditions. To complete the journey, he installed studded tires on his motorcycle, an unprecedented modification for a Colombian rider attempting such a feat.[2]
Career
[edit]Varner is the founder of Varner.Trip, a digital media project combining motorcycle travel, photography, and technology. Through his social media platforms, he produces educational and inspirational content for travelers, focusing on self-sufficiency, safety, and digital storytelling.
Media presence
[edit]His videos and travel stories have reached millions of viewers across Latin America through platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. He has collaborated with various motorcycle and technology brands to promote safe and sustainable adventure travel.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Es impresionante: un motoviajero que pasó por Tierra del Fuego describió qué es lo que más lo sorprendió de Río Grande". Crítica Sur. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Story of installing studs on motorcycle tires for winter travel". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-10-31.