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Ranquil - Pelehue Route description and photos by @tomas_jimenez7 Location: Alto Bío-Bío, Araucanía Elevation: 7145ft (2178m) Lat/Long: S -38.161220, W -71.076152 Vertical Skiing: 3116ft (950m) Route Duration: Full Day Gallery Another lapRanquil-Pelehue MountainsSplitboarder @isiassler on the ridge Previous Next Remote area immersed in the Andes Mountains, Alto Bío Bío area, Araucania. Backcountry, ski and randonee spot, with amazing tree skiing on steep terrain with moderate to advanced slopes. Beginning the
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Enlace, Cajon del maipo Route description and photos by @randomaipo Location: Valle De Las Arenas, Cajón Del Maipo. Elevation: 12424ft (3787m) Lat/Long: S -33.780807, W -70.022725 Vertical Skiing: 4455ft (1358m) Route Duration: Full Day Gallery Previous Next A perennial classic of the Maipo area, with amazing views of Cerro Morado The Enlace is one of the most spectacular tours of the Valle de las Arenas. The long tour through the cajón
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Osorno Volcano via la picada Location: Southern Lake District - Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales Elevation: 8700ft (2652m) Lat/Long: S -72.49749183654785, W -41.10425561928211 Aspect: North Vertical Skiing: 4865ft (1483m) Gallery @randomaipo above the clouds for Osorno's summit Previous Next A stunning ski descent of one of the most treacherous volcanoes in Chile From the trailhead at Thomas' cafe, head towards the summer trail which meanders through the wet forest. After around an
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Cerro Unión via North East Face Route and photos by @randomaipo Location: Valle De Las Arenas, Cajón Del Maipo. Elevation: 12001ft (3658m) Lat/Long: S -33.755316009162954, W -70.05539417266846 Vertical Skiing: 4564ft (1391m) Route Duration: Full Day Gallery Previous Next The Cerro Unión is another undisputed classic of the Arenas Valley. Starting from the Altomaipo trailhead, follow the summer road until reaching the Valle Arenas proper, and then keep to the left,
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Volcán Lanín Location: Araucania Elevation: 12293ft (3747m) Lat/Long: S -39.63702587407557 W -71.50279998779297 Aspect: North East Vertical Skiing: 8366ft(2550m) Araucania Andina's highest Volcano.Lanin volcano, a large conical stratovolcano shared among neighboring countries stands tall as a guardian of the border.This giant's elevation is 12293ft (3747m) and demands good fitness and good skinning skills."The most recent eruption took place about 2200 years ago and produced a small lava dome
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Tolhuaca Volcano From Laguna Blanca by Javier Embry Route and photos by Javier Embry Check the original story from Javier's blog. Location: Araucania, Malalcahuello Elevation: 9206ft (2806m) Lat/Long: S -38.31512757146533, W -71.64864778518677 Vertical Skiing: 5905ft (1800m) Route Duration: Full Day Volcanic Type: Stratovolcano Gallery Photo by Javier Embry (javierembry@gmail.com)Photo by Javier Embry (javierembry@gmail.com)Photo by Javier Embry (javierembry@gmail.com)Photo by Javier Embry (javierembry@gmail.com)Photo by Javier Embry (javierembry@gmail.com)Photo by Javier Embry (javierembry@gmail.com) Previous Next Tolhuaca is the
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Cerro Colorado, Malalcahuello By @javier_embry Cerro Colorado as seen from Volcan Lonquimay normal route. Location: Araucanía, Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello Elevation: 6213ft (1894m) Lat/Long: S -71.57599210739136, W -38.40152868655986 Skiing Aspect: East Vertical Skiing: 1420ft (433m) Gallery Cerro Colorado by Javier EmbryHalf way up by Javier EmbryLocal Splitboarder @naticorailLocal Splitboarder @naticorailLocal Splitboarder @naticorail with backcountry skier @nina_bognerLocal Splitboarder @naticorail with backcountry skier @nina_bognerFinal uphill looking towards Corralco valleyLocal Splitboarder @naticorail
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Calbuco Volcano via Río Blanco Location: Southern Lake District - Reserva Nacional Llanquihue Elevation: 6571ft (2003m) Lat/Long: S -41.33332031247092, W -72.61576652526855 Vertical Skiing: 5250ft (1600m) Route Duration: Full Day Gallery Previous Next An overlooked volcano with a stunning view of the Estero de Reloncaví The Calbuco is a very rarely skied stratovolcano, yet provides some of the most amazing thrills for those willing to make the 4 hour hike to
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