Little Consolation

I don't even know where to start with all that has happenned since the last post. In short, we got shut down on a huge mission north, got shut down(kind of) on a mission south, saw some great scenery, and ran a couple big waterfalls along the way. It was all about the scenery.

View from roadside camp on the way to the Escondido.


Volcano along the Manso.


The Manso with a little more than we were willing to take.
Bariloche at dusk before a night of partying
Before getting into Bariloche we stopped for a special roadside attraction.


Ian scouting the beast from above before we dropped in.
Running one of the drops in the gorge.
photo: LJ Groth
Evan scouting from the intimidating lip.
LJ coming into the lip with a considerable amount of speed.

Ian about to fly.
Me on the lip just before freefall.
photo: LJ Groth
Evan same.
photo: LJ Groth
Stoked crew below the falls.
photo: LJ Groth
Then back to Pucon for some more Middle Palguin on Christmas day.

photo: Demshitzphoto: LJ Groth
photo: LJ Groth

Low water Turbio
photos by Em Patrick

Villarica

Finding ourselves with little to do for a few days and not being able to get to the river under our own power, Todd and I found quite a bit of entertainment in climbing the local tourist attraction, Volcan Villarica. Rising 2847 meters, 9340 feet for those still using English units, the volcano dominates Pucon's southern skyline and serves as the backdrop for many activities in and around Pucon.We woke up early and made our way to the mountain with snowboards in tow. In terms of the Chilean schedule, we actually started this adventure late at night during prime party hours. We watched the sun rise over the mountain and saw many other volcanos in the area illuminated by the morning light.




Views of the many volcanos.



Our trusty guide checkin the view from the top.


The sometimes fiery crater.


Todd on the way down taking some nice turns.