"Mountaining" in Bariloche, Argentina- Getting to the Mountain (1 of 2)

Traveling down to Argentina was easily 1 of my top 3 snowboard trips. I met the guys who started South America Snow Sessions during the 2008 Nationals at Copper Mountain. John, Luke and Travis really made this experience one I would never forget…

I took the journey to South America with my sister Kelly and we headed down August 5-27. It all started out with a 20 hour plane ride from JFK to Houston, then from Houston to Beunos Aires. It was my first overnight flight and if you’ve never been on an overnight flight… bring something to help you sleep!!! You never know who is going to snore, listen to loud music, or talk with their neighbor ALL NIGHT!

Upon our arrival we were greeted by Luke, with a sign that said: SASS. After we loaded all of our equipment up in the van (pictured below), we headed to a local farm for our first of many Asados.

 (this bus took our gear to the Asado)

If you have never been to Argentina, you may not know that they are known for Amazing Steak and Outstanding Wine (inexpensive too) and ginourmous Asados. Asados are another term for BBQ, but in Argentina it’s a BBQ on steroids. After our Asado, we then packed up the bus and prepared ourselves for the 20 hour bus ride from Buenos Aires to Bariloche. This bus had seats that lay down so you can sleep!!

(everyone at the Asasdo)

The next morning, after the crazy 20 hour bus ride, we finally arrived at our destination: Bariloche. Check it out on the map: SERIOUS ROAD TRIPPIN'.

So we finally made it to the Hosteria, which was right outside downtown Bariloche and the mountain: Cerro Catedral. Basically 10 minutes to each!! Throughout the day we were all introduced to the counselor’s and given the guidelines for the 2 weeks we would be staying there. We were treated like royalty at the Hosteria.

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-Kev