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Well sort of.

I´m posting to my blog, http://brandonlampley.blogspot.com/

Made the summit of Rincon 3 days after leaving Mendoza, survived a freak katabatic wind that blew away the outfitter´s shelters from Salto, got in a couple rock routes of sorts, and met summitpost´s own DavidGalvin and Danielle.

Thanks for looking, but book is sold.

In case people here are not checking the gear forum, have a look. A 1972 edition of the classic Shirakawa book. A superb copy at a great price.

http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=43158

Hi,
I wonder about availability & prices of backpacker food like "Backpacker's Pantry" or "Mountain House" in countries like Peru, Argentina, Chile. Anyone who can tell about previous experience? How easy/difficult are they to find? Is it better to bring as much as we need upfront?
We're planning for some mountaineering objectives and I found those products very helpful during my US trips. Thanks for your notes, darc

I´m coming down to NZ end of Feb.

Is this the right plug for NZ? (Basic question I know - but with various electric stuff that I´ll be bringing, it´s important)



Cheers

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I'm planning a trip to Orizaba, on the normal route. I read a loot of info about the peak, but I'm still looking for some prices regarding 4x4 trip to the hut, lodging in Tlachichuca, bus transportation, best place to stay, meals, etc.
Thank you.

I'm just wondering if anybody can share what they wore climbing Aconcagua? Head to toe. Thanks

I'm planing a expedition to Ojos Del Salado and maybe some other peaks. (Which I'm looking for partners in March) I was wondering about the cost of food and what's available in Chile and Argentina. I'll be buying certain things before I go. I'm just wondering about day to day?

I know this is a long shot, but I thought I would try anyway...


My friend, Julian Wayne (known as Jules to many), has been missing for over a month now after splitting up from his hiking partner en route to Everest Base Camp. Jules has very little outdoors experience and it appears that his family (and myself) are fearing the worst.




Here is an article from Mounteverst.net:




(MountEverest.net) English Julian Wynne, 32, has gone ...

Anyone interested in climbing Elbrus this August?????......get in touch with me. I am looking forward to climbing with people from every corner of the globe just for something different. Standard route...nice and easy(well....kind of:-) )

So I'm looking forward to spend a week in Asutralia, i will use two days for climbing Kosciuszko and 5 days to tour around Sydney. How do you guys recommend me to climb Kosciuszko? If guided and sightseeing, which company is the best? Also what are some of the most popular attractions in Sydney or surrounding area?