Category Archives: 2014 Chile

This is a community who not only needs more of this type of education, but actively wants it. This was easily illustrated by the 100+ people who showed up with little notice to our Avalanche Awareness presentation at El Montanes … Continue reading →

Patrulla de Ski Chile- Nevados de Chillan- Patrullas de ski Chile is a National Volunteer Patrol program they are in 10 ski areas throughout Chile. And don’t be mistaken while they are a volunteer group, in several of their sections … Continue reading →

This is our fourth year working with the “Pisteros” from Nevados de Chillan. This is a resort bordered by serious avalanche terrain, and a patrol committed to continual rescue training. I was lucky enough to join these guys once again to … Continue reading →

Valle Las Trancas is 70 k from the nearest major city, 180 k from the nearest rescue helicopter, and 1 hour from the nearest urban rescue resources.  People who live in this valley love the mountains, that is the reason … Continue reading →

The most effective education I think we can do is proactive vs. reactive.  It was incredible to be able to teach 30 of Chile’s next generations of free riders.   Working with the next generation of Chilean skiers is proactive. It … Continue reading →