Secret spot revealed

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Post by beto » Tuesday 20 May 2003, 23:15

have u evere been to Chile in south america (in case u don't know where it is).
I know almost 2 ski resorts with similar conditions to the one you are showing: PORTILLO and TERMAS DE CHILLAN.
The only problem is that they are a bit far away ah?
But it is winter when you are in summer 8)

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hi beto !

Post by nils » Wednesday 21 May 2003, 14:16

well we'll check those resorts :) for next season maybe ? ;)

Nice lodge u have by the way.. i wish i was flyfishing when i see the pictures!
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Post by beto » Thursday 22 May 2003, 19:57

Yeah, well fly fishing is a nice sport, but did u know that there are plenty of unexplored wild mountains in the region? with tons of powder every year.

I have been a skier since 7 but somebody showed me this site. I saw a french man 9 years ago doing EC and I wanted to throw my poles to the garbage. I will start prcticing alpine snowboarding this season, actually we had our first storm already, and I will like to ask what kind of boots (brand and model) do you recommend to start?
And when you wanna check Portillo out, I have a house 45 mins from there, you are invited.
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Post by pete » Monday 29 September 2003, 21:43

Hey you know that i'm quite sure it wouldnt be hard to figure out where it is with this pic:
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I actually only would have to post on another forum... ;)

What threats?? Of course not, i'm just teasing you :)
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Really revealed

Post by fivat » Wednesday 12 November 2003, 20:13

Now the secret spot is really revealed :doh:

This thread is closed :lol2:

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Post by skywalker » Thursday 13 November 2003, 21:29

hi Patrice,

1st: You can't just close a Thread by writing that it's closed now *LOL* As You see, it's closed, when nobody is writing any more...

2nd: When did You decide to reveal Your spot? I will see it in January, maybe already with a swoard (depends on getting the right job ;). And I'm really looking forward to this!!!! Thanks!!!!

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Hey, I've been there

Post by skywalker » Thursday 13 November 2003, 22:00

Hey Patrice,

I've been to Verbier for several times already and I think you might know the Grand Raid Cristalp. I Was passing Evoléne and Grimentz, maybe I've even been closed to Zinal then. But of course I didn't see any slopes in August ;)) Funny, that my extremebiking resort is your extremecarving-spot!

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Re: Not at all

Post by fivat » Thursday 13 November 2003, 22:06

:D :silly: :lol2:
skywalker wrote:2nd: When did You decide to reveal Your spot?
Recently. When we decided to organize an Extremecarving Session, we had to compare some Swiss/French resorts. We know Zinal very well: it has many advantages you will discover... We also know the boss (a young and open minded guy). Then we are sure the slopes will be well groomed especially for us. :D Moreover you will get cheap skipasses at this event. More info on 17th November.

Hopefully we can meet you skywalker!

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Re: Hey, I've been there

Post by fivat » Thursday 13 November 2003, 22:15

skywalker wrote:I Was passing Evolène and Grimentz, maybe I've even been closed to Zinal then.
By car Grimentz is 12 minutes away from Zinal!! (10 when Jacques is driving :D )
skywalker wrote:Funny, that my extremebiking resort is your extremecarving-spot!
Yes, very funny. These small resorts (except Verbier which is not small :wink: ) are not really known outside Switzerland. Fortunately :twisted: :silenced:

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