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Best Time of Year to Ski in Chile

12/16/2013

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The single most common question I am asked about skiing in Chile: "When is the best time to go for skiing?"  It depends on what you'd like to do and where you'd like to go...

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Caching a Future Base Camp

8/20/2013

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I just returned from a three-day trip to the Invernada area, in preparation of a guided trip that will happen at the end of the month.  Like so many things in life, Invernada is fun and easy when its just a bunch of dreams and ideas.  When the work begins, that's when the commitment really shows through. I am glad to know that I am still so psyched about this that carrying a few 60-pound packs, six-miles, and 4000-feet up into the mountains was actually pretty fun.
This project is about opening doors for others.  Right now, skiing in this area requires a tremendous amount of work - in terms of preparation and then just straight up hauling big loads long distances.  The skiing in this area is really good, but it's not epic.  By this I mean there are no huge descents, it's not particularly high, and most of the terrain isn't steep enough to brag about.  It's a perfect place for most people to ski.  The problem is, most people can't get there.  

I have no intention of turning this into a place that everyone can go.  But what if I can take the bite of the expedition?  This is the experiment for this year.  When I return with the client, we will be able to tour in with the type of load that is typical of a hut trip in Colorado.  If it works, then the even more difficult work begins.  If it doesn't, well, I got another opportunity to ski a beautiful place that few know of.  As we say in Chile:  a ver.  
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Invernada Prep

8/16/2013

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The first set of bags are packed.  I have spent the week preparing for my first guided trip into the Invernada area.  I will do something I have never done before – haul gear into the cordillera in advance and establish a base camp.  This has been a fun challenge because it requires so much forethought.  I can't tell you how many times I have created, revised and checked the lists of gear to go in first.  

The goal is simple.  I want to create a very "livable" environment for the client, but not require that we carry 80-pound packs to get in.  Eventually I'd like to see even better structures designed for accessing the Andes, and this is just the beginning of that process.  

Maybe someday I won't be the mule.  For now, I am thrilled to feel so attached to something. It's fun to embark on a project without a known outcome.  We'll see how I feel after a few days of hauling huge packs into the cordillera.  
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I will be back on Monday evening.  In theory, I should be able to update the Chile Powder Adventures Facebook page from the field, but if that doesn't happen, it's not because something has gone wrong.  I am using a new device and social media will take a backseat for a few days.  Have a good weekend!
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