We hung out in Bariloche at Daniel´s place for a few days, and enjoyed plenty of Argentine hospitality - dinners and asadas courtesy of some of Daniel´s pals. While there, we went climbing at one of the most popular sport climbing areas near Bariloche called Valle del Encantaldo, or something like that. It was amazing volcanic rock. Very sculpted with lots of spires and towers. It reminded me a bit of Smith Rock, but the rock was not quite as good. Beautiful setting, right on the river. Like a lot of good rock around Bariloche, it is on private land - currently a big commercial farm. The owners do not mind people climbing, but there is talk of subdivisions looming ahead, so there may not always be climbing here... but, for now, atleast, it is possible.
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