Massive Inbounds Avalanche Destroys Quad Chairlift at La Hoya, Argentina A massive inbounds avalanche at La Hoya ski center in Argentina has destroyed a quad chairlift. Thankfully, with the resort being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, there were no casualties. However, it has not been ruled out that skiers or riders poaching lines were the cause. Related: 2nd Argentina Ski Resort Announces They Will Not Open in 2020 Due to […] Avalanche AvyBrains | July 27, 2020 0 Comments
2nd Argentina Ski Resort Announces They Will Not Open in 2020 Due to COVID-19 La Hoya ski resort in Argentine Patagonia just announced that they will not open in 2020 due to Coronavirus. “…we are obligated to inform you that we will not be able open La Hoya ski resort for the 2020 winter season.” – La Hoya ski resort, 5/23/20 La Hoya is a very legit little freeride mountain that is never crowded […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 24, 2020 0 Comments
Young Bariloche Man Dies in Freak Accident While Testing Skis in Terrain Park at La Hoya Ski Center, Argentina A 22-year old man from Bariloche, Argentina died yesterday in a freak accident while testing skis in a terrain park at La Hoya Ski Center. Martín Rossi was in Esquel to participate in a Free Session meeting that takes place every year at the end of the season when he fell and suffered a heavy blow. He was immediately transferred to the Zonal Hospital […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 12, 2018 1 Comment
It Snowed in Argentina | PHOTO TOUR North America is getting tons and tons of snow, specially in California, Colorado and Utah. Europe is having a terrible season, with little to no snow. Japan is always a winner in this game. But… what about South America? Winter in the middle of Summer? On January 3rd, while in the north regions of Argentina, temperatures rounded 50ºC (122ºF), it was […] Matias Ricci | January 5, 2017 1 Comment
18-Year-Old Dies in Crash at Freeride World Qualifier Competiton in Argentina Yesterday 18-year-old Freeride World Qualifier competitor Elwyn Roy Freeman died after taking a bad fall at the La Hoya Freeride World Qualifier 2* event in Esquel, Argentina yesterday, September 24th, 2016. He fell during the competition at La Hoya ski resort and died yesterday afternoon in a hospital in Esquel due to the severe injuries suffered in her fall. It’s being reported that Elwyn […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 25, 2016 4 Comments
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