Monday, September 29, 2008

To Las Lenas

Traveling from Bariloche to Las Lenas took in total about 22hrs. We were fortunate enough to see the sun rise at the bus station in San Rafael and spend a few hours with the dogs.

San Raf local perros

Quality napping in the bus station

For only spending a week in Lenas we were blessed with good weather, sunny skies and ideal touring conditions. After settling in at corbus with some friends we were soon touring below the majestic Cerro Lenas...

30min hike on the road brings you to the snow

Garrett on his magic carpet touring skis (thanks to LINE skis)

Exploring the terrain of the 'officina'

My big little toe after touring...Ouch!

Asados every night!!!

Following a few heavy nights of asado, it was time to get away and spend a night camping in peaks that surround Valle Las Lenas....

Skin Tracks to Camp

Garrett Siping Mate in Camp

4 hrs of touring from camp brought me to the top of this couloir

Garrett skiing with poles????? only while touring I guess

Garrett making some chalky turns in the Chico chutes

Post Touring Siesta at camp

Condor Shade!

Egress from Camp... Switch

This is where we were......

When the wind started blowing, we were soon on the bus again this time to San Martin de los Andes. (where we have found a chill hostel with internet) Only 24hrs of traveling and we made it to an imprssive little town where we are staging to hopefully ski Volcan Lanin. We'll see what the weather brings!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Few More...

So far the days have been filled with sunny skies, changing snow conditions, and lots of.... well not so much big mountain skiing. But tons of fun none the less. We've been styled every place we've been with free tickets, great hospitality, some places to stay, transportation, incredible comida, y buen tiempo. Buen Vida en Argentina....

G Hand Plant on wind lip in Caviahue


Hand Plan off Cornice


Hand Drag



Arg Flag....

dos hermonos y un adventura

Here are some photos of our adventures....

Dos Hermonos

Garrett

180 above Catedral Resort

Cero Bayo, Argentina

La Hoya, Argentina


Front Flip over the Shack

Cornice Gap Capiahue, Argentina

Amigos in Esquel...