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Thread: Las Leñas 2010
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09-03-2010, 03:56 PM #176
So today, Las Leñas had everything from Eduardos to Cartel, including the south face, closed for no apparent reason. It wasn't duro and there weren't rocks, in fact coverage is the best it's been the whole season.
After chatting with the military at check point Charlie, he confirmed it was due to yesterday's Gringo onslaught on the south faces and under the Marte chairline, that had been closed.
In a nutshell, the pisteros vs gringos tension is heating up, and it appears the pisteros are not pleased.
As a gringo that has been obeying the rules, this latest move by the pisteros does not make me too stoked.
Hopefully it was only a one day closure.
This place has way more drama than any other ski area I have spent time at. I can't wait until we buy the place and run it correctly.
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09-03-2010, 08:29 PM #177
do you plan on removing las leñas from argentina or just firing everyone that sucks?
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09-04-2010, 06:03 AM #178
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09-04-2010, 02:06 PM #179
Today was all about skiing with the foxes.
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09-05-2010, 05:26 PM #180
Here one more fox shot.
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09-08-2010, 04:26 PM #181Registered User
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whats going on, no posts in quite a few days? I will be there next week, is there any powder left?
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09-08-2010, 05:49 PM #182
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09-08-2010, 07:14 PM #183Registered User
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r u saying the south face is closed by patrol or it is unskiable?
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09-09-2010, 06:01 AM #184
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09-09-2010, 07:57 AM #185Registered User
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then, was I right when I said season is over u just can't c it?
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09-10-2010, 06:00 AM #186
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09-11-2010, 04:23 PM #187
The last couple days Marte has been open, but the off piste closed due to "firm" conditions. The worse part is there is some great wind buff, not firm conditions.
When we start our own ski area, we will let the rider decide, not some patroller that is more concerned about drinking mate than skiing. IMO, the only time a slope should be closed is if there is high avalanche danger.
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09-13-2010, 03:51 PM #188
Las Leñas just announced a closing date of Monday, September 20. It has been windy the last few days, with no Marte. Hoping to finish with a bang. Stay tuned!
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09-15-2010, 02:09 PM #189
Just a quick update that Marte hasn't been open for the last 4 days due to wind and/or visibility.
Here's an flavorful photo on the morning commute, not something you see on the way to most ski areas.
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09-16-2010, 07:19 AM #190
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09-16-2010, 03:55 PM #191
After the longest stretch without Marte this season (4.5 days), Leñas delivered today. 6-10 inches of medium density powder over a smooth surface that skied killer.
This was also the most active avalanche cycle of the season, and some slopes ran pretty far.
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09-16-2010, 04:56 PM #192
It's all ball bearings these days
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09-19-2010, 06:52 PM #193
The last 4 days have been prolly the best stretch of skiing this season. Super smooth, no one around and nice weather.
Tomorrow is the last day.
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09-19-2010, 09:52 PM #194
thanks for sharing the photos this summer from the Andean Sabbatical in Las Lenas. wish I coulda made it down.
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09-20-2010, 01:27 PM #195
Marte went on afternoon wind hold and it started snowing. And so it ends. I'll try an do a recap and post some other pics when I am reconnected to the world.
Peace out from Los Molles, Argentina
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09-20-2010, 10:26 PM #196
Great job keeping us all informed. I enjoyed reading it all.
Behold my fluffy goodness, you bastard.
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09-26-2010, 08:03 AM #197
recap
Even though the snowpack was thin, there was a lot of skiing to be had. I would estimate Marte to be open about 75% of the season, and except for the extreme week, no one around and no lines.
Besides a lack of wind and snow, the early part of the season was much colder than normal. Many runs were steeper and more technical than in a normal season.
A late season 2 foot storm extended the season a couple weeks.
As always, skiing at Las Leñas can prove frustrating, or offer some of the best lift served terrain on the planet, sometimes in the same day.
Our time in Argentina is quickly coming to an end. As such, ELA will disappear. Thanks to all you maggots for the inspiration and of course smack talking.
See you in the mountains!
Here are a few more photos from the season
A cold videographer
The cabin in Los Molles we rented, with mighty Horqueta in the background
Mrs ELA hiking in the big Andes
Suerte checking out the goats at the cabin
Skiing on ball bearings adds an extra black diamond to the rating
Last edited by enlosandes; 09-26-2010 at 12:46 PM.
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