September 1, 2010

Photo Dump

Here are a few photos of the last month here in Bariloche! The weather has been crazy- constantly changing from being sunny and warm to snowing to more sun to rain.... I've done some of the best snowboarding of my life only to be followed by a week of the mountain being closed or the base being muddy and snow-less. It has definitely been an adventure! Enjoy...

Took a break from snowboarding on a warm day to walk down to the beach near the house:




Sunset on a clear night:


Hike on a trail near my house to an "enchanted forest." These trees are called 'arrayanes' and are only found here in Patagonia and in New Zealand:






A few pictures of base area of Cerro Catedral, the ski resort here in Bariloche, after a huge snow dump (10 feet at the top!):



Our easy access backcountry... with a short 30 minute hike from the top of a chair lift, you are at the top of "La Laguna," a playground of chutes and bowls that always has the best snow! You can also always find already built jumps:


CHICAS ONLY! Last weekend was the annual girl's only park event... after tons of snow and avalanche danger in the park, the park crew built us our own park at the base of the mountain. The theme this year was 80's style, and everyone got decked out. It was part clinic to learn how to do tricks, part competition, and part to just have fun. The sun was shining and it was BUENA ONDA all around: