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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 30, 2009 - 10:09am PT
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If you're heading south of the equator to escape winter, check out Frey, near Bariloche, Argentina. Beautiful granite formations reminiscent of the City of Rocks but BETTER. Climbs up to 6/7 pitches in a great setting. Good weather area for Patagonia. There is a refugio where you can buy meals and beer/wine at a reasonable price. Take the ski lift and the hike is less than two hours. Good camping and a fun international group of climbers. There is a Rolo Garibotti guidebook easily obtained in Barilochre. Easy to find climbing partners. Enjoy!!!
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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May 30, 2009 - 10:20am PT
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Do they have any good top rope problems?
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Thorgon
Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
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May 30, 2009 - 11:28am PT
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I can barely order a burrito in Spanish,
I better work on that, si senor gringo!!
Thanks for the lead,
Thor
Sounds awesome!
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Prod
Trad climber
A place w/o Avitars apparently
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May 30, 2009 - 11:36am PT
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Hey Donini (and Brassnuts if your watching),
We am planning on heading there for our honeymoon next January. How far from Baroliche is The Frey? I'll have tons of questions as soon as I have time to organize my thoughts. Expect emails on the following topics.
-Where to stay?
-Where to camp?
-Where to eat?
-Recommended climbs?
-Other activities?
We'll be there for 2 weeks.
Prod.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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May 30, 2009 - 11:48am PT
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Jim,
yer letting the cat out of the bag...............
Tell them about all the great basalt bouldering around the lake in Bariloche but Don't tell them about all the classic crack lines (Donini Crack) outside of Frey.
Jack
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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May 30, 2009 - 12:25pm PT
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Bldrjac - not much of problem with that cat... there aren't a lot of climbers around who will hike two hours to climb anymore, let alone flying to Patagonia to do it.
On the other hand... it sounds pretty damn cool.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 30, 2009 - 01:08pm PT
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more pictures!
That site is really cool, Tom! Thanks!
What an omen, to be guided by a Condor.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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May 30, 2009 - 01:12pm PT
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I'll borrow one more...though there are lots of great pics on the blog...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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May 30, 2009 - 01:24pm PT
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What an omen, to be guided by a Condor
Yeah, SUPER COOL story!
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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May 30, 2009 - 02:02pm PT
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It might be better then City of Rocks but is it better then Castle Rocks State Park near the City of Rocks? new guidebook is just out for there. Castle Rocks blows it all away.....did I just let the cat out of the bag?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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May 30, 2009 - 02:25pm PT
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Studly, I was aware a guide came out a couple years back(2004), is there a newer guide out now for Castle Rocks State Park?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2009 - 04:28pm PT
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Prod,
It's about a 10 mile drive from Bariloche to the ski area and then you ride the chair lift, followed by a 1.75 hr. mostly level hike. Let me know when you need more info. There is also, supposedly, some good sport climbing near Bariloche. Bring your fishing gear, and the food in Argentina is to die for.
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Ezra
Social climber
WA, NC, Idaho Falls
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May 30, 2009 - 05:49pm PT
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Tom, a new castle guide came out last june (08). Teton Mountaineering in jackson did have copies, not sure 'bout Almo Idaho though.
Best
-e
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Nov 29, 2009 - 06:57pm PT
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Yes, there is a great new guide to Castle Rocks and its available at the Ranger Station there in Elmo.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Nov 29, 2009 - 07:04pm PT
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Nov 29, 2009 - 07:08pm PT
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 29, 2009 - 09:17pm PT
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Okay mr. Donini, sir, what kind of rock, to those of us
stuck in the states?
Oops, my bad, Jim. I didn't read it close enough--workin' too
hard on term papers. . .
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Nov 29, 2009 - 10:30pm PT
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Thanks donini!
great looking climbing.
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Nov 29, 2009 - 10:36pm PT
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hey donini.. how about a picture of the climbing?
I'm mean if I'm gonna be laying down plenty of cash to get there.. I should know what I'm getting myself into.....
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