Recent content by RichG

Why not try some smaller towns? You might be lucky enough to find what you are looking for. If you want to get away from the things you mention you might have to drop your preferred population from 100,000 to maybe 10,000 or 1000. Despite the invention of TV and the internet you will be able...

Merlinova One has to be careful on these matters BARTS have got caught in the crossfire here and putting the link to their site on your rant associates them with your bad experience. You were angry and understandably so, but BARTS are out there trying to make a living and provide a service and...

I cycled over paso del Cristo Redentor couple of years ago. While my girlfriend and I were stood looking at the awesome sight that is the highest peak anywhere in the world outside the Himalayas a small minibus tour stopped. One very concerned gentleman asked us if we were planning to bike up...

As esllou says you are more likely to meet that special person in a supermarket. If you are looking for an American girl you will probably find them searching for peanut butter or maple syrup. If you are smart you'll be one step ahead and be able to offer them your assistance and show them the...

Remember the summit is only half way...if you are lucky.

Yes bring a Police record with you if you want to get a job. They are crazy for that stuff out here. Infact anything from the 80's goes down really well. I got my job by taking a Duran Duran record but I know another guy who was forced to part with a rare Depeche Mode 12 inch before he finally...

Mike Don't take any notice, people are only jealous. You seem to have a good selection of drugs at your disposal, I'm sure they will come in handy. Although what are you going to do with the viagra? Are you planning on breaking some other altitude record you haven't yet told us about? jaja...

Sounds great and good luck. Have you seen John Biggars site or book, it is an great resource for climbing and ski mountaineering in the Andes. I'm heading over to the Andes too but don't think I will get any major summits in until late Spring. I'm hoping to cross at least some of the southern...

Mike Are you out there now? Are you still planning a summit attempt? If so let us know what you are up to and when you are planning to climb I'd be interested to know how it goes. Suerte Rich

Where is the Automovil club? Rich

Most gas stations sell reasonably good provincial maps. Also some of the little book sellers on the street have the same maps. These are good for driving but not walking. There is an outdoor shop on Esmarelda near the Corrientes end that sells more detailed maps and walking guides. What area do...

Neil Can you give a rough guide to price? PM if you prefer. Rich

Hi, Is the American accent absolutely essential? Regards Richard

Argentina is more like a box of chocolates......with lots of chocolate covered Brazils. ......because it really is mostly nuts. Sorry. I'll go to bed now.

Interesting photo's it's nice to see the other side of the tracks so to speak. Soulskier was bashed for his beautiful sunrise/sunset picture over the lake because it didn't show the downside to Bariloche and now you are being bashed for showing these......a side to BA many of us don't ever see...