Ski touring (Randonee) in Chile. Andes Mountain Expediciones

Personal equipment.

Ski Boots - Randonée or Telemark.
Randonnée - There are a range of good boots on the market. Generally, the lighter boots are more comfortable for walking, while the heavier boots are not quite so comfortable but provide better skiing control.
Socks - Generally you will want to fit your boots with one medium sock, or perhaps a liner sock and a medium sock. If your boots are too loose you will lose skiing control. Bring a spare change.
Pants - Made of a waterproof/breathable material, lightweight shell
Snow/Wind Jacket - For ski tours we use windproof called "soft shell" and of course Gore-tex works well. Be sure your jacket has a good hood!
Long Underwear Tops - Very light synthetic or wool.
Long Underwear Bottoms - Light synthetic or wool for higher climbs of inclement weather. With the climbing pants described above and a shell, is not necessary to use long underwear bottoms.
Light fleece shirt - Something about the weight of Polartec 100, (heavy synthetic underwear).
Light weight second layer - Light down sweaters, some even with hoods are perfect.
Light weight T-shirt - We like to bring a light and comfortable shirt to change once we get to the our refuge.
Thin Gloves - WindStopper gloves.
Warmer gloves - Nylon insulated ski gloves. Mittens are not recommended.
Ear band
Warm Hat or Balaclava
Neck Gaiter
Sun hat

Equipment and climbing gear.

Skis
Ski Crampons
Ski Skins -Two pairs reccomended
Ski Poles - Adjustable two section pole
Ski Strap -
Ice Axe- Light is definitely right
Boot Crampons
Climbing Harness
Locking Carabiner
Avalanche Transceiver
Shovel
Probe
Pack (45-55 liters)
Water bottle or Thermos
Head lamp
Pocket knife
Sun Glasses Two pairs
Ski Goggles
Sunscreen and lip protector
Duffel

sci alpinismo,
atrezzatura a Lonquimay, Cile

Day 1:		Arrival at Santiago - Chillan. Arrival at Santiago. Pick up at Santiago airport or from you hotel and drive to Chillan. Lodging in a cabin. Dinner.
Day 2:		Chillan Volcano (3.122m) Total ascent from ski area 1.380m Breakfast. Drive to Ski area. From here we will start our ascent to this summit. Total ascent 1.380m. Ski down. Return to our cabin and drive to Antuco. Lodging in a cabin.
Day 3:		Antuco Volcano (2,985m.) Total ascent from ski area 1.490m. Ascent by South-East side. Descend by north side. Short drive to Antuco ski area. Randonee Antuco volcano. Along the up hill we contemplate a great view of Lago Laja (Laja lake). Ski down and return to our cabin in Antucalhue, pick up our things and drive to Lonquimay. Dinner.
Day 4:		Lonquimay Volcano (2,800m) Total ascent from ski area 1.200m. Short drive to Corralco ski area. Climb Lonquimay volcano, total ascent gain 1,200m. , contemplate our first great panoramic of Lake District, Tolhuaca volcano, Llaima and more. Amazing down hill in a wide area of this volcano. Back to our mountain refuge. Visit spa Malalcahuello hotspring to enjoy relaxing hot thermal water. Dinner.
Day 5:		Drive to Llaima Refuge. Breakfast. Relax morning at our refuge. Load our truck and drive to LLaima refuge. Arrival at the afternoon. Rest and dinner.
Day 6:		Llaima Volcano (3.100m.) Total ascent gain 1.700m. Breakfast in the morning. Breakfast. Start our trip from Llaima refuge towards summit. It´s a long traverse, but even if do not have enough time to reach this summit Llaima offer us a great ski. Down hill through west side of the volcano towards Araucarias Saki area. Arrival at our refuge. Transfer to Pucon. Lodging in a cabin. in town. Dinner not included.
Day 7:		Villarrica Volcan (2840m.) Total ascent gain from ski area 1.600m. Ascent by north side. Descend by same side. Breakfast in the morning. Arrival at ski area of this volcano with a great view of Villarrica lake. We will go up hill in our skies until the crater of this active volcano at 2,840m. From here is possible to see lava flows into the crater. After that, perfect ski down same side to Pucon. Drive to cabin. Diner not included.
Day 8:		Drive back to Santiago. Drive to Santiago. Hotel.