South America 2007 Consolidation Thread

**Yossarian** · 05-31-2007, 09:20 AM

**lemon boy** · 05-31-2007, 09:25 AM

I heard that there's an extensive SA travelling section in this great thread called "Just the tip" or something...down in the HOF.

I hate you.

**Yossarian** · 05-31-2007, 09:32 AM

Don't worry, I'm building momentum on that front. First thing first, find my sources.

You wouldn't believe how many threads there are regarding SA. Hopefully this little effort will help cut down on the number of inane questioning, and hopefully I can finish this before my client responds to my last question and I have to go back to work!

EDIT: client sent back, got to go for now...

**cj001f** · 05-31-2007, 09:37 AM

Betting pool now open for number of "Has anyone every been to South America?" threads we'll still have if this useful threads made sticky

**PNWbrit** · 05-31-2007, 10:49 AM

Thanks Yoss.

Can we get a summer sticky?

**Squirrel99** · 05-31-2007, 10:57 AM

Tentative plans have me surfacing in the Bariloche region around September 1 and then making my way toward Lenas (weather pending). Nothing concrete yet- probably won't even have my flights nailed down until July.

**criscam** · 05-31-2007, 12:56 PM

Good work Yoss. Thanks.
By the way, has anyone ever been to South America?

**backpack** · 05-31-2007, 01:20 PM

I'm thinking about it... what are the odds that I'll find a job that starts in late September or early October?

**hop** · 05-31-2007, 11:18 PM

Meeeemmmmooooorrriiieeeessss... alll alloooonneee in the mooooooonnnliiiiiighhhhttttt!

Viva 2005!

**Yossarian** · 06-01-2007, 10:06 AM

Updated and added

**Split-It** · 06-01-2007, 10:29 AM

Current Bariloche Weather: Damn cold, high winds, and no snow. Forecast calls for large amounts of Lomo, malbec, and the chunk. thank god it´s friday. now i get to hang out with my workin´ friends.

**Arty50** · 06-01-2007, 10:46 AM

Yoss, my 05 thread was from Lenas only. I'm trying to remember if I ever got off my lazy ass and posted an 04 TR. I only have a billion pics from that trip. I still remember that trip like it was yesterday.

Oh and did any of the pics from Stairway to Heaven come out?

**Squirrel99** · 06-01-2007, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Arty50

Oh and did any of the pics from Stairway to Heaven come out?

I've been searching valiantly for the lyrics to Chairway to Heaven (From the Rev?) - perhaps deleted on the old pow mag board. Yoss, you have a copy of those anywhere? Can't get that damn song out of my head

**Monique** · 06-01-2007, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Squirrel99

Tentative plans have me surfacing in the Bariloche region around September 1 and then making my way toward Lenas (weather pending). Nothing concrete yet- probably won't even have my flights nailed down until July.

See you there! My current flight pattern has me in Argentina Aug 23-Sept 8...a couple of days in BA on each end of the trip and Bariloche between.

yeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeahye ah

**PNWbrit** · 06-01-2007, 06:07 PM

Monique - It's going to be a blast. I'm so pleased you buckled to the sales pitches delivered during so many lift rides this winter.

I think Mrs Brit is as excited that you're coming as she is about going herself.

**Yossarian** · 06-04-2007, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by Arty50

Yoss, my 05 thread was from Lenas only. I'm trying to remember if I ever got off my lazy ass and posted an 04 TR. I only have a billion pics from that trip. I still remember that trip like it was yesterday.

Oh and did any of the pics from Stairway to Heaven come out?

Thanks.

I know I found 2004 stuff too though...maybe forgot to link it.
I can find it again...

I do have some stuff from powmag board and 2003 saved somewhere but it'd take some re-construction efforts...

**Squirrel99** · 06-04-2007, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Yossarian

Thanks.

I do have some stuff from powmag board and 2003 saved somewhere but it'd take some re-construction efforts...

would that include the Rev's infamous Chairway to Heaven lyrics?

**Monique** · 06-04-2007, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Monique - It's going to be a blast. I'm so pleased you buckled to the sales pitches delivered during so many lift rides this winter.

I think Mrs Brit is as excited that you're coming as she is about going herself.

Soooooper syched.

**Squirrel99** · 06-04-2007, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

I think Mrs Brit is as excited that you're coming as she is about going herself.

Do Not, I repeat, DO NOT, let Mrs. PNWBrit become your wine sommelier

(unless you want to try ALL of the wines in one night)

**shamrockpow** · 06-04-2007, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Squirrel99

Tentative plans have me surfacing in the Bariloche region around September 1 and then making my way toward Lenas (weather pending). Nothing concrete yet- probably won't even have my flights nailed down until July.

As with most things SA, it is always a good idea to follow Squirrel's lead. I'm 99% on for Argentina/Chile the week of September 1, but without a specific place in mind...

**Monique** · 06-04-2007, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Squirrel99

Do Not, I repeat, DO NOT, let Mrs. PNWBrit become your wine sommelier

(unless you want to try ALL of the wines in one night)

Wait I thought I polished off their entire cellar the last time she was in charge.

**Phill** · 06-04-2007, 08:04 PM

hmm.... i'll be in LL for pretty much all of august its looking like.

**Spark** · 06-04-2007, 11:05 PM

Thanks Yoss...this thread will save me some time

So in discussion with mum, we'll be heading to Bariloche and skiing mostly Cerro Catedral in late August or early September, depending what will be the cheapest time to fly. The fact that there are a lot of Slovenians that have settled in Bariloche and that CC has 70% beginner and intermediate terrain won her over. So a solo or group trip to LL is going on the list for next year.

Thanks for those mags who recommended southamericaski.com...their services will be very helpful.

Added note: Just checked out some of the Bariloche TR...yayayay! FKNA. Time to finalize details and get daily snow reports to my e-mail account...praying for snow snow snow!

**scottishskier** · 06-05-2007, 02:00 AM

Some well written trip reports

http://www.offthebeatenpath.co.uk/trips/latest.htm

And an accompanying Gallery

http://www.goneboarding.co.uk/Galler...x?UserID=11315

Theres an awesome french website out there with tons of TRs and beta on skiing the volcanoes. Can't find it again though.