One was the water leg coordinator and the other was the location manager for the Eco-Challenge 1999 race. Meals in huts will be mostly soups, pastas or fondues with tea, beer or wine. Argentina's climate ranges from subtropical in the north, to humid and steamy in the center, and cold in the temperate south. The Andes region has erratic rainfall, flash floods in summer, searing heat, snow at higher elevations, and the Zonda - a hot, dry wind. The winter dry season is pronounced, and the summer heat can be brutal.
Heavy snow is found in the Andean region and South Patagonia.
Heavy rains are registered, approximately 4.000 mm during winter season. The climate and terrain will dictate most of the items you choose to pack. As you may know the region has the potential of inclement weather and heavy precipitation. However, there may be brilliant sunshine for the extent of your stay. Be prepared for extreme changes in temperature.