Well, what will it be? A tour to the jungle and Iguazu Falls to the north? Maybe a trip to the Valdes Peninsula, where the whales hang out? Or, a little tour tasting some of the finest wines in Mendoza? There is a lot to do and see in Argentina, but during June, going to the beautiful coast of Mar del Plata and getting a little sun and surf will not be one of those activities. So why not ski in June? Take advantage of skiing or snow-shoeing in Usuaia (the southernmost tip of Argentina) or the Bariloche area of Patagonia. Some of us are heading to Las Leñas to open the ski season there (opens June 20, I think).
Las Leñas is the largest but perhaps most controversial ski area in the Southern Hemisphere. Advocates compare its scale to Vail and Snowbird combined, though the long and steep off-piste terrain is perhaps more analogous to low density European areas like Alagna or La Grave. Detractors point out that 80% of this terrain is dependent upon the Marte double chair, which is closed at least a quarter of the time due to weather or less diligent management than we expect in North America. When open, Marte’s skiing can also be limited by substantial lift lines and by the other slow lifts needed to return to it. No problem though, because we will do some backcountry skiing, then head down to Mendoza for a little wine and cheese.
Wanna plan some kind of trip? Contact Laura at acatenamp@fibertel.com.ar for travel info inside Argentina.
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