Tricky Offroading in Argentina // EP.74

We are traveling around Argentina and getting ourselves into tricky paths off-road. Water, loose rocks, and many holes. All during an orange alert for Zonda winds (Foehn effect).
We are driving through the provinces of San Juan and Mendoza in Argentina. At the end of October 2023 there was a week with Zonda winds that made a chaos in the Andes. All peaks are now snow covered and Argentina gets to experience crazy winds.
we need to find shelter and get ourselves into canyons to get out of the winds. We think we have done some tricky off-road, but then we are again wrong as the next day, we get to do one of the most technical paths we have ever done. the road itself is said to be closed, but we do it anyway.
On the other side in Uspallata, we get to experience the snow after many years as we get close to the Aconcagua.
We continue our way to Mendoza and the Valle de Uco and enjoy the best food in Bodega La Azul. incredible experience we will remember forever.
Enjoy the Ride!
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[@icykiogz68]

That stream scenery is fantastic.

[@Thebluelandy]

🙌🙌🙌

[@WayawayAdventures]

"I don't know who had the idea to start a road here.. but I think it was a crazy person" Laughed at that! I've been on roads where I thought the same thing.

[@Thebluelandy]

I mean , made sense at the time I guess, until the next winter, where the water just destroyed everything 🙈 it's a canyon and it's not the desert 1+1...

[@12kerryman]

Another enjoyable video

[@Thebluelandy]

Thank you so much for coming back to our channel!

[@12kerryman]

@@Thebluelandy wouldn't miss it

[@grahames9228]

You guys are certainly discovering a lot of remote areas of Argentina. (Love those old Jeep Wagons).

[@Thebluelandy]

Argentina has solo much to offer, and we feel like we have only seen the very tip of the iceberg. It is a country to come over and over again.

[@satishpatel5260]

ADVENTURES FROM AFRICA 🌍 still in in ARGENTINA 🇦🇷, 2024,TWAHLUMBHA 🇿🇲👍

[@Thebluelandy]

Yes! From Africa to South America 💪💪💪

[@satishpatel5260]

"WINE 🍷 "is also here in in St.AUGUSTINE ,IN FLORIDA, ORLANDO, USA

[@Thebluelandy]

What is the typical grape 🍇 there? Really curious!!

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

This road looks like many of the roads here in the Mojave Desert & Colorado deserts here in California! 🏜️☕

[@Thebluelandy]

Yes!! Absolutely true!! 🤠

[@laurentnicolas1550]

Imperishable German humor... Priceless! By the way, very happy new year!

[@Thebluelandy]

Yes! Some people don't get it, I (Irati) find It always hilarious 😂 Happy New Year !

[@davidatkinson3542]

Ah the food and wine in Argentina..Love it.

[@Thebluelandy]

Yes! It was delicious 😋😋😋😋

[@richardsicard8890]

Good to see you all again! Happy new year! - thanks for your vlog, good times for you I’m sure.

[@Thebluelandy]

Happy New Year to you too! Great times but also tough times. Videos are coming, keep you posted!

[@thelittleredbus]

Really great video, especially the off piste stuff in the mountains. You narrating while Kai looks on stoically but silently is classic Blue Landy stuff. We really enjoy your style of film work and the editing is great - so cinematic.

[@Thebluelandy]

Did you catch the moment Kai is eating olives while I talk to the camera. I think he had like 10 olives in the mouth at the same time 😂😂😂😂

[@thelittleredbus]

@@Thebluelandy I missed that! 🤣🤣🤣

[@balm.trippin]

Probably one of your best videos to date, love what your doing guys xx

[@Thebluelandy]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it

[@bilki100]

Tolle Tracks, tolle Story, No limit of wine.🙂

[@Thebluelandy]

Yihaaa. Es hat viel Spaß gemacht 🤠

[@georgemobbs4413]

I THINK YOU ALL NEEDED AFEW GLASSES OF WINE AFTER ALL THE WIND AND SNOW LOVELEY VEIWS ALONG THE SNOW CAPPED MOUNTAINS GOOD VIDEO

[@Thebluelandy]

We absolutely did need that. We came for the wine and stayed for the food. Put it this day, we still dream about our time in La Azul, and we even consider doing a detour in Chile, get into Argentina just to repeat it. Haha it was awesome 😎

[@defendermodsandtravels]

So where exactly is that track? That would be at the limit of what I would do. If I think I might break the vehicle or rip a tyre I turn back. There are no points for being stranded in the middle of nowhere. Your videos are super interesting. I plan to be in the Cono Sur next year with my Defender.

[@Thebluelandy]

The track is the 153 going from Los Berros to Uspallata. It's a canyon and if we would have checked the satellite maps we would have seen that there is no road, but a dry riverbed. We think differently, specially after so many kilometers. We always take care we have water, food and diesel. As well as tools and spares. With this you can be remote and still have the peace of mind you will figure it out.

[@defendermodsandtravels]

@@Thebluelandy How are you coping with the dire state of the peso and record inflation? When I was driving through Zimbabwe recently it was basically cash US$ everywhere.

[@Thebluelandy]

@@defendermodsandtravels it was good until we left. During our time in Argentina the pesos were constantly devaluating and the inflation didn't keep up, so for us was good going with Euros and Dollars. Before we left for Chile, the prices were going up like crazy and the currency stayed pretty stable, so it was the right time to leave.

[@badfinger61]

Super. Argentina has so much diversity for the overland traveller. And the wines! 🍷 Salud amigos and amiga Irati!

[@Thebluelandy]

The diversity is over the top! Absolutely one of the best countries to Overland! We feel at home in Argentina. We are afraid of the coming changes, specially how these will affect National Parks and nature protection overall. Greetings from Chile, with Abeer in the hand this time!

[@badfinger61]

@@Thebluelandy Best wishes!

[@dennisbrown3824]

Hey guy's, can we see a map of your travels?

[@Thebluelandy]

Good point! So long without showing an Overview. I hope I can get some time this week to sit down and prepare a map!

[@colheg3113]

You know you can buy Diff Protecters for Land Rover defenders !! If you break it your Stuck !!

[@Thebluelandy]

Hey yeah we got one in the front. In the back I thought it’s not necessary cause it’s only dangerous while reversing. The case of the axle is so thick that’s difficult to break. 😉

[@annifox8223]

how long does it take you to travel one kilometer ?😱

[@Thebluelandy]

Sometimes preeeeetty long 😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣

[@davegreenwood1663]

Some tough overland conditions you managed,there. The wine and meal at the end ,made it all worthwhile.

[@Thebluelandy]

It was really tough! No idea really how they did that with a 2WD... Maybe with some missing pieces at the end of the track 😅 wine and food 10/10 . We still dream about that place.

[@andrevantonder6895]

Awesome video of your journey. Can’t for the next adventure 👌

[@Thebluelandy]

Thank you so much! Working on the next. More snow, and new landscapes. 😍

[@babulexplorer]

amazing trip in argentina, very beautiful view.

[@Thebluelandy]

It's been amazing. A place to come back 🔙🔙

[@attieven3789]

Thanks for another nice video. I was super confused when you reverse the Landy out of the cave. Though by myself what strange sound does it make. Then I reliese that is music that been fade in😂😂

[@Thebluelandy]

Ups! Did realize about that! Weird indeed 😳😅

[@WannabeOverlander]

👋🏻🤠🇫🇮

[@Thebluelandy]

Hi, from Chile!

[@bhaz1987]

Very good off roading Many mountaineering stores on Las Heras in west Centro of Mendoza Excellent vid! Thanks

[@Thebluelandy]

Thank you!! We checked and asked and they basically told us they only have gear for mountaineering (piolet, crampons, tents, etc.) Sadly nothing for sport climbing. 😭😭

[@WilfredWalker-dq6rp]

Still following you guys and enjoying all your adventures. Thank you for the infotainment and and all the best for the year ahead

[@Thebluelandy]

Thank you so much for following our journey. It has been a hell of an adventure! All the best as well!

[@VIAJANTEDATERRA]

ola meus amigos, a Argentina venta muito mas é um pais lindo , com uma decadencia devida a polica, tem muitos campis gratis com estrutura e acolhedora para viajante de motohomes abraço viva a vida 😂🙃

[@Thebluelandy]

A Argentina é o paraíso para viajar de motorhome. E as pessoas são maravilhosas!!!😍

[@terry5987]

The ribeye looks delicious....fun times everytime there's unlimited wine!!! Would loved to have been there...glad you finally posted....I was running out of videos to watch.... can't wait to see the next one!!!

[@Thebluelandy]

Absolutely one of the best places to enjoy oneself in the Valle de Uco! Argentina rocks and la Azul will always stay in our memories. 😎🤟

[@terry5987]

@@Thebluelandy I love you guys!!!!

[@stevestott1514]

Another great video of over landing life . Showing the delays weather and road delays effective over landers . but some times they bring new and other adventures along instead . Cheers to another beautiful video . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful journey with us . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) :) 🥂😁👍🏼🌎

[@Thebluelandy]

This is a real as it gets! Just traveling, things might not work, mistakes are made and visits to fancy wineries without a previous shower, could happen out of the blue. 😂😂😅😅 Thank you for your comment, as always!

[@stevestott1514]

@@Thebluelandy …🥂😁👍🏼

[@rolandsauter2546]

Toller Clip, spannend und mit kulinarischem Höhepunkt zum Schluss. 👍👍

[@Thebluelandy]

Vielen Dank! La Azul war der perfekte Abschluss des Abenteuers 😎😍

[@andrewthacker114]

Thanks for sharing. Good clip

[@Thebluelandy]

Thank you for watching and commenting! 😎

[@truckcamper_felix]

immer wieder Klasse ! Kompliment und danke !😊

[@Thebluelandy]

Vielen lieben Dank 🤟🤟🤟🙌🙌🙌