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Andorra in Europe, United States, Argentina and Chile!
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With such great news I can´t be away anymore. You´re finally planning a trip to South America! It took a while but it looks like it´s really happening!
I´ll be spending my winter in both Argentina and Chile. If anybody hits the Andes this winter (summer) just let me know. Maybe we can make a few turns together.
I saw you already mentioned one of the three major companies running guided tours down here. I added more useful links:
Guided tours:
Budget trips:
www.stabudgetadventures.com.ar
General information:
I hope this helps and I´ll be waiting to see you all down here.
Where´s Barok? db, frannyo, Ocean are you gonna make it this year?
Camel
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Think Andean Powder!!!
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Southern Hemisphere gets great powder from June to October. It doesn´t actually matters if it´s better than Japan, Us or Europe.
Go for the facts: 18 ft. of fresh powder in one month and yesterday we received 9 in.
Deep and dry powder.
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From June to late August you´ll find the driest and deepest powder. From September to early October expect spring-like conditions.
Las Lenas is located in the heart of the Andes, all-above the tree line.
Luckily there are no crowds down here, and as locals don´t ski/ride off-piste you will find untracked deep powder for days.
You should consider coming down here sometime.
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hey oo, the first three are from the Marte chirlift. That chair accesses the back side of the mountain.
And the last pic is from the front side.
Here two more detailed pictures of Marte and Eduardo´s Couloir.
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For those of you wondering if there is powder down here... 20 ft. in one month! Hope you can ski and ride some Southamerican powder after the World Cup! Go for Marte!!
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Afraid? of what? Mountains and powder are always safe!!
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Yeah frannyo,
skiing in Argentina and Chile is great. I believe no one or just a very little few know about the great resorts we have down here.
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It started in Argentina and Chile already... get your gear ready for a great season!
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There are two resorts I'd recommend you all. Las Lenas in Argentina and Portillo in Chile. I guess you've heard about this two before... haven't you??
Because of the high altitude these resorts (location: high Andes) receive tons of snow, and specially this year because of "El Nino" (the Pacific gets warmer than usual every 3-4 years creating huge snowfalls up in the mountains).
You'll find more challenging terrain than in any other resort in Japan or even USA (more than Whistler and Jackson Hole). And a really good thing about these two areas is the extensive avalanche control system they have.
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Whatever NoFakie....
I´m from Argentina, and I´m trying to introduce all of you to some of the best powder you´ll ever experience.
Why don´t you come down here and see it for yourself?
Don´t worry, you have to make your own travel arrangements, ok?
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Good call Saburo,
AltaPatagonia in Bariloche has great views, lakes, etc, but you´ll get better snow in Las Lenas though.
About devaluation and inflation... don´t worry, it´s getting cheaper every day. Last year 1 USD = 1 Argentinian peso. Today 1 USD = 2,50 pesos...
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Powder is dry & deep like nowhere else. Lots of fun, great people, Argentinian girls! as someone said, it doesn´t get much better than that!
A little bit expensive, but definitely worthy.
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Hey barok / Ocean 11
No infomercial or nothing like that. It´s just I´m from Argentina. That´s all!
Tell me if I´m wrong, but what´s wrong about introducing your home country "goods" to new peolpe?
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The point is, why waiting 6 months when the southern hemisphere has superb snow conditions, specially in South America.
But, how much would you pay for your summer getaway?
Cheers.
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How many of you would pay USD 1000 for summer skiing or riding?
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Think snow!
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Hi OzOzOz,
Let me begin with this. Las Lenas, Argentina. The best lift-served off-piste terrain in the world! Marte chairlift, every skier and rider´s dream. Deep, dry powder, ski & ride all day, party all night!
Portillo, Chile. Some of the best powder in South America. People down here is just great! friendly, funny, crazy!
Also check out www.staadventures.com for more info.
See you there next august!
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Hi everyone!
I was wondering how many of you have skied or rided in the South American Andes?
My question is: are you ready to forget New Zealand and head to Argentina & Chle next august?
Great board!
Camel
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I´m in Argentina. in Japan you have what, one more month of spring snow? after that you´ll have to wait 6 months to ride again. Why don´t you come down here to Las Lenas? Best off-piste terrain ever! Lots of powder, fun & friends. Oh, really cheap this year. Wait 1 or 2 months to ride & ski again or, ok, 6 more months...
See you in Las Lenas, Argentina!
PS. Need info? Contact me, ok?
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You guys forgot something! Las Lenas, Argentina. This place is sick! For those looking for even more challenging terrain than BC and Verbier head south this year. Best time? August. See you there!
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Bob, you should save your money till july or august. Why not skiing in southamerica? Best lift-served off-piste you could ever imagine!Las Lenas rules! Good luck!
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Hey man!
What do you think of southamerica? Where are you from? I'll start working on this trip for next year. How many are you? Is it just you?
Later.
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Have you ever skied the andes? Do anyone of you have any information about the best ski resort in the southern hemisphere, Las Leñas?
Best off-piste you can ever imagine! You should go there! I´ll be there next august 2002. Who wants to come?
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Whats up Ocean?
Did you make it to the Andes this summer?
taguchi, spend 6 months in South America. Argentina and Chile will keep you busy all that time and more. Mexico has no skiing options.
Take care and keep skiing.