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VOLCANOES OF NORTHERN, CHILEAN PATAGONIA | REGION DE LOS RIOS | CHILE
Summary | 400+ inches a year
MOCHO-CHOSHUENCO
Snowpack
In Chile, the labels of Maritime, IC, and Continental don't work. All the mountains are within 100 miles of the Pacific Ocean. It is LATITUDE that makes the difference. <br/><br/>The areas of the Lakes District and Northern Patagonia receive a ton of precipitation, but the moisture content can change dramatically between storms. The stability tends to go through dramatic peaks and valleys depending on timing with the storm. Generally, a day or two after a storm you will find stable, consolidated conditions.
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MOCHO-CHOSHUENCO (1) Elevation: 7,946 ft
Within the preserve is the volcanic massif of Mocho-Choshuenco. It is actually, one, now-dormant, volcano that while active created two separate peaks. The Mocho (2422m) is a classic cone that rises 400 meters above a large plateau that creates a massive bench on the upper reaches of the mountain. The Choshuenco (2415m) was actually formed when the crater walls of an older formation collapsed. The contrast of the perfect symmetry of Mocho against the jaggedness of the Choshuenco makes the peak stunningly attractive.PUYEHUE (1) Elevation: 7,336 ft
This mountain has a longer approach, because it lacks a road or ski resort on its flanks. It is famous for its perfect crater, which has fantastic steep skiing on a few aspects.
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Alpineambitions: September 17, 2010 Uphill: 2,900 ft. | Downhill: 2,900 ft.
Wicked afternoon ski of Volcan Mocho-Choshuenco. See the route "Choshuenco Direct" for details....[view]READ MORE
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Alpineambitions: September 10, 2010 Uphill: 3,000 ft. | Downhill: 3,000 ft.
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Alpine Ambitions leads educational, adventurous, ski experiences in some of the most quintessential ski locations on the planet. No matter where you are on the spectrum of skiers - from accomplished, expert skier ready to ski from the summits of big peaks, and in off-the-beaten-path locations to a novice skier with the desire to ski all-conditions and all-terrain, Alpine Ambitions creates the right environment for you....Hire this guide
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