 Poster: A snowHead
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So with the european season nearing its end I was just wondering who is heading south over the summer.
Last year we hit Chile which was amazing (see my report in the resorts section) and I'd love to hit Las Lenas and Bariloche this year but unfortunately I am broke.
Who here has done the South American experience...
It is definately worth it over a 2 week break only issue is expense as even on a budget it can come in at between 1500-2500 pounds per person.
If anyone here is thinking of going and wants any advice just hit me a pm.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've just taken off the winter tyres and put the 'ordinary' tyres back on.
So that's it!
If it's nice at the weekend I may go South.......... to the beach 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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boredsurfin, Longefoy is nice at this time of year ...................its down if not south
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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been home a week missing it already
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A couple of extra tit bits.
a: The high altitude of S.America leads to a different skiing experience the snow is a lot crisper I guess this translated to faster skiing.
b: Chile and Argentina make loads of good cheap wine!
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I am going past Thirsk on Saturday, does this count.
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Frosty the Snowman, I hope you don't get a nose-bleed in the rarefied southern atmosphere. last week of the season, Ryan is already in Turkey ensuring the dive boat is ready and the chalet will be shut next week.
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Jokerz the lot of ya! 
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We are starting a new sister site to UnofficialSquaw.com that's going to focus on South America. We're calling it UnofficialAndes.com and hope to head to santiago in july and take off from their. If anyone is interested in helping out or has advice please send it to my bro Tim, he'd love the help/advice. His email is tim (at) unofficialsquaw.com
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Probably be down there some time but its way to early to make any plans. I need to see at least 1 Mtr on the gorund (Las Lenas,Chillan,Valle Nevado) before I even consider booking up.
Theres no snow there yet.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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SQUAWSKI AND STANTON www.skiarpa.com THIS IS THE SHIZZLE!!!
Stanton
Chilan was poop I found it too beginner family orientated
Valle Nevado/La Parva were awesome especially La Parva lots of vertical!
Las Lenas i have not visited but I really want to as it seems absolutely awesome
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I know quite a few female acquaintances who are heading south, but with age it comes to all 
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You know it makes sense.
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SQUAWSKI AND STANTON www.skiarpa.com THIS IS THE SHIZZLE!!!
Stanton
Chilan was poop I found it too beginner family orientated
Valle Nevado/La Parva were awesome especially La Parva lots of vertical!
Las Lenas i have not visited but I really want to as it seems absolutely awesome |
I find Chillan to be exceptional & far less crowded .
In fact it has the highest vertical in Chile with some excellent Off Piste and cheap Heli Skiing.
Termas de Chillan 1100 metres
La Parva 950 metres
El Colorado 900 metres
Valle Nevado 789 metres
Las Lenas is a great area however, if the Marte is closed (frequently) then you may as well be skiing in Seefeld The best skiing in Las Lenas is the back country, quite easily accessble and plenty of Argy,Ozzy,NZ guides available for hire.
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