Descending in Style!!!

The route down took a much more direct tack. Sliding down on our backsides using our ice-axes as brakes. An absolute blast!!!!

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Liquid Hot Magma!!!!!

March 2nd 2006
Pucon is the first taste of good weather I've had in a long time. but donning a pair of shorts was not the entire reason for travelling here: the plan was to climb the 2847 metre Volcan Villarica - an active Volcano on the town's doorstep. The ascent can only be done with an accredited guide, so we signed up with one in town and we were fully kitted up with boots, gaitors, waterproofs and b ... read more

South America » Chile » Araucanía » Villarrica Volcano

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

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