martes, 16 de septiembre de 2008

More on Avalanche awareness!




En el campo. On the field
This time we did profiles tests and a rushblock test. Keep on learning!

viernes, 12 de septiembre de 2008

Lessons at Refugio Frey




Yes, she is having a lesson at the moment! Sue, from Canada, learned how to say "gorro" (hat) but we are still working on "fijaciones" (bindings). We had lessons, great weather, pwder on South faces... "dos dias increibles en Frey!" (two amazing days at Frey)


Aniversario en la nieve!




Jon and Silping, from Canada, celebrated their 10th anniversary skiing with us and talking Spanish. Perfect sun and powder day in the back-country near Bariloche.


domingo, 31 de agosto de 2008

Writer in the snow

We also take writers to the mountains! Simon Dunstan, from England, at refugio Berghof on Cerro Otto. Great snow storm that guarantees many more ski days this season!

One dinner is not enough!







Caro helping Innes, Simon and Abel in their communication.

Euge also interpreting their conversation.

An intense week in Buenos Aires working for Lobo Gris Project

domingo, 24 de agosto de 2008

Lagunita


PERFECT SKI DAY! We skinned up at Lagunita, a good bowl just on the edge of the ski resort at Catedral. The weather was great and the view from the ridge AMAZING! Erin and Sarah, both students at Spanish in the mountains and friends, with Mt Tronador at the back.

viernes, 22 de agosto de 2008

Cenamos?



After skiing, or after class, a local meal for dinner to finish the day.

Do not forget to ask your teacher for the best local recipies!