Ooonce, Ooonce, Ooonce I hear the South America 2005 Mini Discussion

[squeakygonzalez]

Yossarian, tell your friend to contact me if she is liek there now.

She wants to

1.In Mendoza to to the Damajuana Hostel www.damajuanahostel.com.ar as they are so cool there and will help out. If hse has any probs or super help tell her to ask for Rasta Max or Kiki the owner.

2.In Las Lenas right now I have friends that have rented for the season and know they have a bed there openiing day until at least July 7 and the people who are in it are cool Argentineans and good friends

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the latest email from andesweb.........

Dear Andes Snow Enthusiast,

After several fall snowstorms, El Colorado opened on Friday, May 20.
For
opening weekend, the resort had the double treat of light powder and
bluebird skies. Termas de Chillan also opened for the season during the
weekend. Check out the weekend photos of El Colorado and Valle Nevado
(planning to open on June 10). Forecasts call for more heavy snow this
week. Other South American resorts should offer great conditions on
their
announced June openings. Snowfall has been particularly heavy in
southern
regions. Termas de Chillan already reports a 2 meter base. Cerro
Catedral
in Bariloche is reporting some of its deepest May snowfalls in years.

Look to www.andesweb.com for the latest information on snow conditions
for
the 2005 season. Also visit for the latest, articles and reviews. You
may
also wish to sign-up for free and take part in the active AndesWeb
online
community at:

http://www.andesweb.com/bb

Cheers. -Brian and the AndesWeb team

[drjabberwocky]

Hello,

Sorry if you have read this post on other lists but i just found this one which seems to be the real deal. Anyway, I am looking for someone to ski with in South America this season. I have never been there before and know only basic basic spanish so this is why I am trying to find a partner. I am a decent skier and have backcountry skied two or three times. If you are intersted please get in touch with me!

To the more experienced skiers on this list, do you think Las Lenas is the right place for me. I’m starting to think my eyes might be bigger than my stomach. Can a upper level intermediate skier have a good time there? I would love to get in touch with an experienced SA skier who could give me some advice. Thanks a ton!

[Squirrel99]

Tyrone/Arty/LPH/Girlski - Check youse' emails

Dr. Jabberwocky/Pete- sorry, we don't have space in the condo, but would be more than happy to provide some hospitality in early September if you make it down to LL. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you got any ???. I dropped in solo my first trip to SA and was one of the best trips I've ever made.

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the latest email from andesweb ..................


The second weekend of June has brought a major snowstorm to South
American
resorts. This means great opening weekend conditions La Parva, Valle
Nevado, and Corralco. These openings are in addition to El Colorado,
Termas de Chillan and Chapelco, which opened in May. Most other resorts
will start turning lifts later this month with excellent snow
conditions.
You can check out opening weekend photos of El Colorado at
http://www.andesweb.com. Also available are pre-seson pictures of Valle
Nevado and Portillo. Snowfall has been particularly heavy in southern
regions. Termas de Chillan already reports a 2 meter base. Cerro
Catedral
in Bariloche is reporting some of its deepest May snowfalls in years.

Look to www.andesweb.com for the latest information on snow conditions
for
the 2005 season. Also visit for the latest, articles and reviews. You
may
also wish to sign-up for free and take part in the active AndesWeb
online
community at:

http://www.andesweb.com/bb

Cheers. -Brian and the AndesWeb team

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Booked.

Sept. 1st - 12th.

Lenas.

See you sucka muckas there.

[Squirrel99]

Booked.

Sept. 1st - 12th.

Lenas.

See you sucka muckas there.

Booyeah!

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the plentiful snow seems to have the andesweb team rather excited. emails keep coming every other day..........

Las Lenas, Argentina

It snowed 166 inches! Yes, it dumped in the High Andes and Las Lenas got the best out of it! This season 2005 the ski resort will have more snowmaking facilities, new terrain opened for snowcat skiing and a new hotel: The deluxe Virgo hotel is located right next to the lifts. All this and the largest lift-accessed off-piste terrain on the planet awaits you.





Portillo, Chile

This well-known resort received 155 inches and is ready for an incredible season. The 2005 season brings the classic Special Weeks and renovations in the Grand Hotel including rooms, the living room area and the yoga lounge. More snowmaking facilites and two new grooming machines are in the list of the 2005 Portillo news. Note: It is snowing right now!







Catedral, Argentina

Catedral Alta Patagonia claims to be the most developed ski resort in South America. They trully are. With 4 news lifts more terrain will be covered and lines will be a memory. Also heli-skiing is available in Bariloche. Give it a try and combine the best views in the Andes with the most professional heli-operation in Argentina. Report: Snowing! Total: 94 inches.






Valle Nevado, Chile

Together with La Parva and El Colorado they will open early this year: June 10th is the time!! Following the 55 inches they received 2 weeks ago, they got almost 2 feet during the past few days and it still is snowing! Total: 102 inches! This year two new helicopters will be flying and some of the best heli-skiing in South America will be available for you.









POWDER DREAMS TOUR
Get to ski the best ski resorts in the Andes!!

Includes
Up to 14 days on the slopes!
Portillo, Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado and Las Lenas!
All accommodation, lift tickets, all transfers and flights!
Winery visit, complimentary snowcat rides and more!
Most meals included and a special dinner in Mendoza!



Prices on a double
base occupancy
starting at
US$ 3,850
per person









VALLE NEVADO - Early Season Special Deal!!

Includes
7 night lodging at the Puerta del Sol Hotel.
All meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
8 day lift tickets.
Round trip transfer to Santiago.
1 free night in Santiago de Chile.



Prices starting at US$ 877 per person

Valid dates: June 17th - July 1st
Note: Price per person on a double valley view room. All taxes included. Price already shows the 50% discount. Rates subject to change without prior notice.








LAS LENAS - Gourmet Week!!

Includes
7 night lodging at the Piscis Hotel.
Access to the Gourmet Week special events.
Round trip flights from Buenos Aires.
8 day lift tickets.
1 free night in Buenos Aires.



Prices starting at US$ 1,746 per person

Valid dates: Aug 6th - Aug 13th
Note: Price per person on a double mountain view room. All taxes included. Rates subject to change without prior notice.








PORTILLO - Friends & Singles Week!!

Includes
7 night lodging at the Portillo Grand Hotel.
4 meals per day: breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner.
8 day lift tickets.
Access to special parties.
1 free night in Santiago de Chile.



Prices starting at US$ 1,395 per person

Valid dates: Aug 20th - Aug 27th
Note: Price per person on a double valley view room. All taxes included. Price already shows the 50% discount. Rates subject to change without prior notice.










Thanks for your time and we hope to have you all coming to the Andes this summer. It looks like we have the best season in 8 years and more powder is on the way. For more information, quotations and reservations please contact us. We are ready to assit you putting your summer ski trip together!


Andes Ski Tours - Contact us
Web site: www.andesskitours.com / E-mail: info@andesskitours.com
Toll Free in the US & Canada: 1.866.265.1906
Toll Free in the United Kingdom: 0.800.032.9002

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sounds like the SA resorts could be starting a winter that might be the best in their history...i've never recieved so many emails so often from andesweb


Dear Andes Snow Enthusiast,

May and June have been very good to South American Resorts. Last
weekend's
storms dropped up to a meter plus at most resorts, and it's still
snowing
again! Most resorts are now open. Check out new AndesWeb photos from
Valle
Nevado - on a snowy mid-June Friday at Valle Nevado:

http://www.andesweb.com/skichile/valle/050617Photos.htm

You can also look at opening weekend photos of El Colorado, or
pre-season
pictures of Valle Nevado and Portillo. All are available on the main
AndesWeb site. All the snow is making for mid-season base depths while
it´s still autumn.

Look to www.andesweb.com for the latest information on snow conditions
for
the 2005 season. Also visit for the latest, articles and reviews. You
may
also wish to sign-up for free and take part in the active AndesWeb
online
community at:

http://www.andesweb.com/bb

To contact AndesWeb, please visit the feedback form at:
http://www.andesweb.com/email/email.html

See you on the slopes! -Brian and the AndesWeb Team
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