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San Francisco to Argentina - mid 2010

Hi everyone,

Getting back into action again, planning a trip to Argentina. I live in San Francisco and have contacts throughout Mexico and Central America. I also speak spanish. Anyone heading into this direction July/August 2010?

As it looks like the bike will be either a KLR 650 or BMW GS 800.
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Hey there,

I'm just getting my teeth into the planning part of a similar trip, I'm aiming to leave Calgary,Alberta in October or early Nov 2010 on a KLR. It will be my third time through the US and MX and second time to ushuiaa. Maybe our paths will cross?

Mike
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Is this maybe a guy named Mike Holton I met in Calgary 3 or 4 years ago?
Too bad your not leaving till this Oct/Nov I'm headed to Bs As Arg in a week to ride south then back north along the Andes.

Mike.

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Hey there,

I'm just getting my teeth into the planning part of a similar trip, I'm aiming to leave Calgary,Alberta in October or early Nov 2010 on a KLR. It will be my third time through the US and MX and second time to ushuiaa. Maybe our paths will cross?

Mike
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SF - Argentina

Hey Mike,

I was planning on leaving a bit earlier but could be delayed.
Stay in touch and we could meet in Mexico since your path not necessarily leads thru San Fran.


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Hey there,

I'm just getting my teeth into the planning part of a similar trip, I'm aiming to leave Calgary,Alberta in October or early Nov 2010 on a KLR. It will be my third time through the US and MX and second time to ushuiaa. Maybe our paths will cross?

Mike
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Awesome

Hey Novissma,

We should stay in touch for sure. We seem more or less in the same time frame. I can tell you from past experience it is worth it to ride with somebody through central america. Are you going to check out the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua?

Mike
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yep it's me

Yeah it is the same dude, refresh my memory, send me a message sometime.
Is this your first time south?
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How long are you guys planning on going for? I live in Cochrane AB, soon to be Canmore AB and have contemplated this trip for a while now.
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Hi guys

I'm planning on heading out to Burning Man (Aug/Sept) in Nevada, then start heading down to South America from there, might meet up with you along the way
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Where are you leaving from?...I've a thought to head to burning man and leave my bike down somewhere warm so I don't get trapped by snow leaving for S.A. in Novemeber.
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Hi Mike,

I was living in Mexico for many years and never made it to Copper Canyon.
Would be definitely on my route since it is not a big detour coming from the States.
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Hey Novissma,

We should stay in touch for sure. We seem more or less in the same time frame. I can tell you from past experience it is worth it to ride with somebody through central america. Are you going to check out the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua?

Mike
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Damon,

good time range. My plan is leaving in September from San Francisco.
whats your route ?

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I'm planning on heading out to Burning Man (Aug/Sept) in Nevada, then start heading down to South America from there, might meet up with you along the way
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I am planning for 2 to 3 month one way and fly back up to California.

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I'm planning on heading out to Burning Man (Aug/Sept) in Nevada, then start heading down to South America from there, might meet up with you along the way
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How long are you guys planning on going for? I live in Cochrane AB, soon to be Canmore AB and have contemplated this trip for a while now.
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I'm aiming to be in South America for at least 4 months, I'm looking to ship to Africa and continue back up after that. We should have a pint if you're cochrane, I live in Bowness.

Novissma- I wonder if the Sierra MAdres get snow in November? It might be cold in Creel.

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Where are you leaving from?...I've a thought to head to burning man and leave my bike down somewhere warm so I don't get trapped by snow leaving for S.A. in Novemeber.
Well I'm flying in to LA buying a bike heading to the HU meet in CA then catch up with friends get a RV for burning man, then head south on the bike, when does the snow get bad?


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Damon,

good time range. My plan is leaving in September from San Francisco.
whats your route ?

Novissima
Umm head south? any suggestions? going to do some national parks free camp
are you a bit more organised than me?
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You bet there is snow. At least in the higher up places.


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I'm aiming to be in South America for at least 4 months, I'm looking to ship to Africa and continue back up after that. We should have a pint if you're cochrane, I live in Bowness.

Novissma- I wonder if the Sierra MAdres get snow in November? It might be cold in Creel.
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