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Skilasnow
06-26-2003, 08:10 PM
The other hemisphere is up and skiing with several places in Aus/NZ/Chile/Arg reporting snow. Las Lenas is reporting 10 - 40 inches already, this might be a stellar year to go down
DMC
06-26-2003, 08:56 PM
Why dont you just move there?

If you did would you knickname be SkiTuckerman?
elwood
06-26-2003, 08:56 PM
:skilas: , you're killing me!!! Cant afford to go right now... Must...wait...until...next year!!!
elwood
06-26-2003, 08:57 PM
DMC:
Why dont you just move there?

If you did would you knickname be SkiTuckerman? Haha, nice one DMC! What's up with that SkiTuckerman?
elwood
06-26-2003, 09:03 PM
Hey SkiLas- just noticed...Nice job on breaking the 300 mark!!!
DMC
06-26-2003, 09:12 PM
elwood:
:skilas: , you're killing me!!! Cant afford to go right now... Must...wait...until...next year!!! I want to go back next year for sure...
These cliffbands need some huckin...
http://www.powderhound.org/Images/LAsLenasBowl.jpg
elwood
06-26-2003, 11:20 PM
Now I'm drooling. I want to ski that! Holy S@#$!!!!
Skilasnow
06-27-2003, 02:54 PM
mmmmmm, El Collar, beautiful shot DMC.
M@
06-27-2003, 03:14 PM
Travelocity.com - quick search

Manchester, NH (MHT) to Mendoza, Argentina (MDZ)
Cheapest ticket = $831

Boston to MDZ
Cheapest ticket = $627

M@ :ducttape:
DMC
06-27-2003, 03:22 PM
SkiLasLeņas:
mmmmmm, El Collar, beautiful shot DMC. I have more Las Lenas somewhere - but a lot of them have a nasty ex-girlfriend in them... brrrrr......
I'll see if I cant find them after the Fiance' goes to sleep... :)
CHUCK
06-27-2003, 04:44 PM
Life isn't fair!!
I need snow... I'm staring to get the shakes!!
Peace Chuck
SkiStooge
06-28-2003, 10:13 AM
Wonder how long it would take to hitchhike to Argentina with pack, skis and boots? :skistooge:
elwood
06-30-2003, 12:42 PM
Wonder how long it's gonna take me to book a flight to Argentina if I keep looking at that picture!

No snow and no speed make elwood a dull boy...
notjustanotherboarder
06-30-2003, 02:15 PM
talk is cheap :)

But anyway, I've been following some "real" updates, i.e., not from the resorts. It seems that the season is starting slow again. It has the past few years.

If your schedule is flexible, keep checking out flights on Lan Chile to Santiago. After mid-August is the best time. That's when summer break ends for the students and prices drop. You'd have to fly from NYC.
elwood
07-03-2003, 01:52 PM
NOTJUST,

Talk is cheap, but plane tix to Argentina are not... Unfortunate, but true.

Next year, next year.
Skilasnow
07-03-2003, 02:21 PM
M@:
Travelocity.com - quick search

Manchester, NH (MHT) to Mendoza, Argentina (MDZ)
Cheapest ticket = $831

Boston to MDZ
Cheapest ticket = $627

M@ :ducttape: You don't really want to fly into MDZ, six hour bus ride after your 20 hrs of flying. Try LGS, Malargue. You would probably need to fly to Buenos Aires and get a seperate flight from B.A. to Malargue
Skilasnow
07-03-2003, 02:25 PM
elwood:
NOTJUST,

Talk is cheap, but plane tix to Argentina are not... Unfortunate, but true.

Next year, next year. I got a flight on priceline w/ Varig Airlines from Boston to Buenos Aires for $375, I then took a long ass bus ride but I could have flown to Malargue for about another $120 (which would be way cheaper with todays exchange rate)
notjustanotherboarder
07-08-2003, 01:53 PM
elwood and ski,

Its too early. Wait a couple/3 weeks. The prices will drop. Right now is winter vacation down there. So, prices are higher.
notjustanotherboarder
08-19-2003, 02:07 PM
Hey, anybody been down south this year? 2 weeks and I'm on my way. The reports I've been reading are not glowing this year. But a friend of mine down there says the more southern places (like Catedral) are doing quit nice. Anybody have any other news?
Mumster
08-19-2003, 02:30 PM
The Octopus family will be back momentarily. I believe they went to LasLenas. Hope they bring :camera: I'm sure Mr.O will provide a full report.
notjustanotherboarder
08-26-2003, 09:12 AM
Hey,
Octopus's report is over on telemarktips.com. Great report!!
RR
08-26-2003, 09:14 AM
Arrrrghhhh!
TheOctopus
08-26-2003, 09:34 AM
notjustanotherboarder:
Hey,
Octopus's report is over on telemarktips.com. Great report!! Thanks -- it's also here as well (with the photos in the Reports and Pictures forum, thanks to Dave!)

I did add some additional logistical information to the ttips thread in response to one of the posts, so anyone who is planning a trip should check over there for some further details from our trip.
TheOctopus
08-26-2003, 09:39 AM
Just saw that United has e-saver fares from Dulles to Buenos Aires in early September for $550. Bet you could Priceline a real good deal right about now....