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Catedral Alta Patagonia, Argentina, Opens Tomorrow June 17th

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Catedral Alta Patagonia in Argentina will kick off its winter 2022 season tomorrow, June 17th. The resort opened for a surprise weekend in April, the first time ever, following five feet of snow, but then closed again. Related: How To Do a Season in Bariloche, Argentina Right | Tips From a Patagonian Ski Bum According to a Facebook post, the […]

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SnowBrains | June 16, 2022
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How To Do a Season in Bariloche, Argentina Right | Tips From a Patagonian Ski Bum

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Keen to be a ski bum but sick of drunk Aussies in Whistler or aggressive Yanks in Colorado? Feel like making everything slightly more complicated but much more of an adventure?  Things we usually take for granted—transport, accommodation, food, drink, weather, and security—are much more fun (cough – “an experience”) when you have no idea how they work.  That’s why […]

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Nicholas Lawrence | May 27, 2022
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Bariloche, Argentina Trip Report: Early Morning Ascent of Bariloche’s Highest Peak––Mount Tronador

Bariloche report from late October 2021, and written by Pablo G. from the Explore-Share.com team Mount Tronador is the highest peak in the Bariloche area (Northern Patagonia), and it is considered the local “king” for its majestic shape and presence. An extinct stratovolcano, it boasts three main peaks and a whopping eight glaciers on all sides, which added to its […]

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Guest Author | November 12, 2021
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South America’s Famous Santa Rosa Storm

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In South America, there’s a meteorological phenomenon known as La Tormenta de Santa Rosa (The Santa Rosa Storm) that is both fact and legend. In folklore, it’s said to be the most violent weather of the year, sinking ships and burying entire villages in snow with little mercy. Reality may be a bit different, depending on who you ask. The festival […]

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Mike Lavery | August 16, 2021
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Ski Season in South America Likely Off-Limits to U.S. Citizens This Year: Chile and Argentina Extend Mandatory Quarantine for Travelers, Bar Americans from Entry

Written on July 9, 2021 If you have a U.S. passport, ski season in South America likely won’t happen for you this year. This will mark two southern winters in a row where skiing & snowboarding will be off-limits for foreigners in South America. In 2020, the ski season in Argentina and Chile didn’t happen for foreign visitors due to […]

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SnowBrains | July 9, 2021
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20 Photos to Wrap Up the South American Ski Season

Winter’s drawing to a close in the southern hemisphere while ours is just around the corner.  SO here are 20 photos and a to celebrate the epic, socially-distanced winter that occurred down south and to get you stoked for ours! Photos courtesy of @Andescross       Andescross is an organization of professional UIAGM-IFMGA mountain guides that have been providing […]

SnowBrains | October 1, 2020
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Avalanche Tragedy! Snowboarder Dies in Baguales, Argentina

An avalanche caused the death of one person on the afternoon of Tuesday last week. The tragedy occurred in the exclusive Baguales Ski Resort located in Argentina at the Lake Guillelmo between Bariloche and El Bolsón. Related: Chief of Patrol at Cerro Catedral, Argentina Killed During Avalanche Mitigation Today Two persons were rescued from the snow but only one survived. […]

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Sebastian Opazo | September 9, 2020
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VIDEO: Backcountry Tree Skiing Going Off in Bariloche, Argentina Right Now

SnowBrains | July 24, 2020
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