Cerro La Hoya/Esquel: Recommendations, por favor

[boltonoutlaw]

Plotting a quick trip south on some instinct and zero intel. Done the search here and no results. Has anyone been?

[beer30]

My buddy’s wife is from the area, it sounds great. Little ski area close by and good rafting. Sorry, that’s all I know.

[Mike Pow]

Yes

Long time ago.

Small but perfectly formed.

Great hike to terrain.

Long road drop if the conditions allow. Organise a pick up.

Some good restaurants and bars in Esquel.

Long way from anything else.

Would return tomorrow if the conditions were good.

[boltonoutlaw]

Sounds like a good time and evidently not a bucket list destination. Perfect

Yes

Long time ago.

Small but perfectly formed.

Great hike to terrain.

Long road drop if the conditions allow. Organise a pick up.

Some good restaurants and bars in Esquel.

Long way from anything else.

Would return tomorrow if the conditions were good.

[raisingarizona13]

Sounds like a good time and evidently not a bucket list destination. Perfect

Totally. That's the kind of place I'm completely attracted to these days.

[enlosandes]

Here's a shot at La Hoya from many moons ago.



I recall accessing this slope by riding the lift on the far left, getting off and traversing aways to the left, ultimately skiing above a hairpin turn just below the ski area.

As others have said, Esquel is a cool town.

[boltonoutlaw]

Here's a shot at La Hoya from many moons ago.



I recall accessing this slope by riding the lift on the far left, getting off and traversing aways to the left, ultimately skiing above a hairpin turn just below the ski area.

As others have said, Esquel is a cool town.

Thanks to you and the above posters for the replies

[Mike Pow]

Here's a shot at La Hoya from many moons ago.



I recall accessing this slope by riding the lift on the far left, getting off and traversing aways to the left, ultimately skiing above a hairpin turn just below the ski area.

As others have said, Esquel is a cool town.

That's the chap

Great skiing

[covert]

Cool terrain. It rains there. Base is around 1500m. Super fun spot when it all comes together. Not when it's raining.

[Tri-Ungulate]

High quality hike to terrain is very easily accessible, without skins. With skins, the possibilities open up even more.
Nice little town, good vibe. Although I was there a long time ago as well, I think 2010.

[Tri-Ungulate]

Here's a shot at La Hoya from many moons ago.



I recall accessing this slope by riding the lift on the far left, getting off and traversing aways to the left, ultimately skiing above a hairpin turn just below the ski area.

As others have said, Esquel is a cool town.

Haha I realize the last time I skied there was with you, wasn't it?