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January 9th 2009
Published: January 18th 2009
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The sole purpose of our visit to Pucon, Chile was to climb the active volcano which stands guard above the town. Pucon is located not far from the Chilean border which is shared by Argentina, just before entering the southern part of the country. The town itself, while pleasant enough, is a huge tourist trap servicing a nearby ski resort in the winter and any number of summer activities from hikin... Read Full Entry



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More gasMore gas
More gas
Rising from the centre of the volcano
Snow pack at the summitSnow pack at the summit
Snow pack at the summit
Volcan Villarrica
Not alone anymoreNot alone anymore
Not alone anymore
Other groups arrive at the summit
Snow pack on the rimSnow pack on the rim
Snow pack on the rim
Volcan Villarrica
Rim of the craterRim of the crater
Rim of the crater
Volcan Villarrica
CaveCave
Cave
A combination of natural elements - minerals, snow and gas
Snow cave at the summitSnow cave at the summit
Snow cave at the summit
Volcan Villarrica
JBJB
JB
Joining us across the far side of the summit
LearningLearning
Learning
Our guide teaches us about some of the features of the volcano
Steve and LottieSteve and Lottie
Steve and Lottie
Standing on the edge of the crater
Charlotte and JBCharlotte and JB
Charlotte and JB
Our French friends at the summit
Enjoying the momentEnjoying the moment
Enjoying the moment
Volcan Villarrica
A stroll across the craterA stroll across the crater
A stroll across the crater
Charlotte, Steve and JB
Well hung!Well hung!
Well hung!
Geared up and ready for the descent.
Assume the positionAssume the position
Assume the position
This was essentially how we were to make our way back down again
It´s all about looking goodIt´s all about looking good
It´s all about looking good
The plastic paddle is an essential piece of equipment
The descentThe descent
The descent
One of many slide paths for getting back down
Play timePlay time
Play time
4 hours up and only 1.5 to get back down again
Sliding downSliding down
Sliding down
Fabian makes it look easy
Lottie coming downLottie coming down
Lottie coming down
Oblivious to the unfortunate stack behind
More speed!More speed!
More speed!
Having too much fun!



20th January 2009

Scott and Jodie
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Cool pics guys. Did you watch Dantes Peak before the hike! Steve, when are you going to get a haricut!

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