Saturday, July 30, 2005

Cerro Catedral

July 27th

The ski resort overlooking the lake town. Conditions are only ok, and the terrain hardly compares to Chillan.

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Thursday, July 28, 2005

Bariloche

July 25th

Bariloche Argentina on Lago Nahuel Huapi. A proper ski town with year round activities. Probably the biggest in South America, though not known to be best in skiing.

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On to Argentina

July 24th

Through the Puyehue National Park. One of the few passes in southern Chile lake district into Argentina Patagonia.

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Monday, July 25, 2005

More of the thermas

July 23rd

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Las Trancas

July 23rd

Leaving the valley below the Thermas. Headed south and then east through one of the passes to Argentina.

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Thermas de Chillan

July 20-22nd

I finally made it to the slopes. It's the biggest area in southern Chile, though there has not been new snow for a week. Packed and groomed, and off trail has soft and solid spots. The most accessible off-piste is a long rolling group of gullies and natural pipes, with occasional short steeps.

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Friday, July 22, 2005

Antofagasta

July 17th.

One hour bus break in Antofagasta.

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