Volcan Villarica

Ass-skiing Down Volcan Villarica

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January 4th 2008
Today I climbed up to Volan Villarica, an active volcano near Pucon. The climb was very nice. We started with a ski-lift, which took us to about 1800m above sea level. Then we walked up through snow to the peak, an active volcano crater, at about 2800m. The way down was much easier. We slid down on our asses (not all the way, but most of it, and with breaks in the middle), which was really fun. I ... read more

South America » Chile » Araucanía » Villarrica Volcano

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more