Saturday, October 1, 2011

Hot Video - Las Leñas Revealed!

I still have to edit and post some head cam videos from my trip. But I ran into a FANTASTIC video filmed this summer in Las Leñas, and apparently during the general timeframe I was there.

As you will see in the video, the conditions were great. I love this video ...  I could feel the adrelanin shooting on my system as I mentally relived skiing less than 8 days ago the incredible lines in the Central Andes and Northern Patagonia. I THINK I HAVE AN ADDICTION!

Las Leñas 2011 Video


Las Lenas 8/21/11 from UnofficialNetworks.com on Vimeo.

The powder, the sastrugi, wind, the rocks, the big lines ...and the friends while having a beer ... this video is truly faithful to what can be experienced in Las Leñas.

Enjoy!

Chago

PS: Another video from say guys and timeframe, but it has more inbounds lines.
Best Week Ever!! Las Lenas 8/19-8/23 2011 from UnofficialNetworks.com on Vimeo.

Pictures from AVI L2 Course Students


During the last few days I received a batch of pictures from Pipi and some others such as Erik & Julian, my Snowproject avalanche educators partners.

Pipi, as I commented before is an impressive human being and a very dedicated Ski Guide at Las Leñas. It was easy to become very good friends with her when she joined the Avalanche L2 coures I taught at Las Leñas. I liked her pictures a lot, and I thought it was a good idea to post her pictures. Besides, many readers continue to ask for MORE pictures.

Pipi, mi amiguita! 
Pipi skinning up to La Oficina.

Pipi and Teo skinning up to El Collarcito. 
Chago, Pipi and Teo to the left.
Left to Right: Chago, Teo, Pedro and Nico.
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Jose and Chago checking an entrance to el Collarcito.


Avi L2 students getting ready to scramble between few rocks to continue our way down.

Julian, he likes to behave like a model when somebody points the camera at him.

Tete, a good friend and AVI L2 graduate from 2010. She helped with instruction during the tour to EL Collarcito.
Views of the magnificent central Andes range! 
Julian, Chago, and Erik most likely discussing touring options.
The two coolest avi l2 students I ever had!
Simon, Avi L2 student.
Jose and Teo.
Chago in teh foreground, with Avi L2 students in the background.
Entre Rios - Magnificent!
El Martin, with a recent slab release!
Chago talking to Tete and Julian after making back to the road from el Collarcito ski tour.

Group picture after El Collarcito ski tour. I am standing slightly to the left with my Agent Orange coat!
Chago looking at lines at La Oficina. 
Pedro and another Avi L2 students studying La Oficina lines.
Erik at La Oficina.
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Avi L2 students doing snow science!

More Avi L2 students doing snow science!
Ezequiel and Jose. This two guys are very experienced ski tourers and accomplished tourers.

Avi L2 students at the end of the second ski tour.

At las Leñas Parador, celebrating a great day with friends, learning about snow science and avalanche safety, while doing some skiing in the meantime.
Superb Mountains!
El Sombrero above the Vulcano ski lift.
Some of the best Las Leñas ski line: Eduardo.
Cheers!

Chago