Gear

GPS without GPS

For those who travel and more, for those who travel in remote places, GPS is a must. Paper maps are difficult to obtain, impractical to carry around, and can be costly if one wants detailed topo maps. Thanks to modern technology GPS is now affordable to most of us. A dedicated GPS receiver seems like… Continue reading GPS without GPS

Trips

Winter four-wheeling

It was a beautiful day and I decided to take advantage of it to go off-roading to the mountains. I know the Ruta 13 now and feel comfortable doing it alone. From just outside town its more or less 100 km of trail lead to the town of Uspallata. Uspallata is a small town that… Continue reading Winter four-wheeling

Trips

Malargüe, land of volcanos

Situated about 400 kilometres south of Mendoza, in the south of the province of Mendoza, Malargue is a small but charming town that attracts many tourists. The attractions are several, first the largest ski resort in Argentina, Las Leñas, is just kilometres away. In the summer the road deeper in the mountains beyond Las Leñas leads… Continue reading Malargüe, land of volcanos