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Bariloche, Argentina - The Jewel in Patagonia's crown

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Located in the heart of Argentina's Patagonia, Bariloche is the gateway to the ski area "Gran Catedral".

A pioneer among South American ski resorts and also most complete one at the moment, as it continues updating its facilities in order to offer visitors the most advanced ski resort infrastructure in South America.  

With an average of over 6m of snowfall per season it has the snow to match - Bariloche is a  true Latin winter paradise. 

Bariloche - Our Pick of the Best!!

- Mamuschka's chocholate

- Ride with the gauchos in the Andes

- Enjoy the hand crafted beer at Blest

- Ski with the condors

- A trip to Colonia Suiza, for the truly regional market experience

- Climb through the backcountry to La-Laguna

- Try the mouthwatering traditional Asado meat

SKI AREA

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Bariloche offers ski-able terrain for all levels of ability.

From this season on, the unification of its ski areas will offer 600 hectares of skiable surface divided into 53 well-signaled runs of various difficulties, which reach 2,000 meters above sea level. 

40 lifts can transport over 35,000 people per hour up the mountain and 60% of the runs are for the intermediate level. Punta Princesa, where snow remains till late October permitting spring skiing, is recommended for all levels. De la Garganta, Pista Seis and Del Bosque will be enjoyed especially by the advanced skiers.

The run Amancay goes through the forest providing a unique landscape meanwhile De las Nubes and Carlitos are challenging for even the most advanced skiers.

COACHING

At Base Camp we source the best local talent available to put together the leading programme in Argentina.

We fly BASI Trainers over from Europe to help prepare you for your exams and we pick the best coaches from AADIDES (the Argentinian equivalent of BASI) to give you a bit of Latino style to your skiing and snowboarding and to take you to the secret sweetspots on the mountain.

And if freestyle is your thing we bring in SASS (South American Snow Session) coaches, a group of US ptro's who train douth south during the Northern Hemispere summer. 

• Base Camp is a BASI Associate Business Partner

• BASI Level 1, BASP First Aid, Ski SchooL Experience Sign Off, BASI Associate Membership Fees, BASI Child Protection Module, all BASI Manuals & Course materials (p[lease note BASI Level 2 is not included in the price giving you the flexibility of choosing when to take it following your Level 1 results).

BASI  

The British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) is the national governing body for ski and snowboard instructing in the UK.

BASI is a member of the ISIA and Eurogroup and it's ski & snowboard qualifications are the most widely accepted in Europe.

The BASI system is split up into 4 levels (1 being the easiest), each becoming progressively more difficult. To become a ski or snowboard instructor you need to pass two examination courses: a 5 day Level 1 Course and a 10 day Level 2 Course.

Both courses are included in our European instructor programmes and develop an understanding of BASI's Central Theme, the structure of snowsports in the UK, the principles of teaching and the technical elements of skiing or snowboarding.

For more information on BASI please click on the photo of the BASI badge. 

TOWN

The historic town of is located in the heart of Patagonia in Argentina.

Bariloche is a gateway to the Patagonia region, it's a town with  magnificient charm and culture.

It's guaranteed that you will be always not far from lakes, forests, temptating for a trekking  and of course mountains, perfect  for  both skiing and snowboarding!

The actual town of Bariloche is 15- 20 minutes away from Cerro Catedral and convenient for night life, shopping, activities, casino, and a multitude of different kind of restaurants, tea houses and bars, you can experience the true South American culture, while you will never have to leave the ski resort.     

Bariloche is the biggest city of this huge Lakes District, with 3 airports (both domestic and international), 3 hospitals, supermarkets and shops, selling chocholate, with manufacturing tradition going back to pre-colonial era.  

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

The base for the course will be set in the comfortable surroundings of the Hotel Carmen in Bariloche, a short journey from both the slopes and town. 

The group will be staying in bungalows on the hotel complex and all rooms have uninterrupted views of the mountain they will be skiing on throughout the program.

The complex contains the restaurant (for breakfast and dinner), heated indoor pool, modern gymnasium, hot tub, spa, sauna and games room.

Dinner is a ‘full’ choice of their menu each night, it is not a fixed menu, so means that there will be a choice of either fish, steak, chicken, lamb or a vegetarian option. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for.

ACTIVITIES & SOCIAL EVENTS  

- First Aid

This will be hosted & instructed by the Red Cross Argentina.

This qualification is recognised worldwide and will give the participant the skill to administer first aid in their everyday activities & travels, not just as a duty of care from an Instructors’ perspective.

This certificate will also allow the holder to provide volunteer work in the country of their choice with the Red Cross International & Red Crescent Organisations.

- Avalanche Awareness

The 'must' module for every winter adventurer. It's based on Canadian avalanche association's first response program.

This is an introductory course to avalanche awareness, showing the full use of transceiver usage, field tests, identification of the unstable snow mass and timed rescue exercises emulating ‘real-life’ scenarios.

- Spanish Lessons

Spanish lessons will be conducted by the Highland School of English. The Owner, Claudine Huygevelde, was born in Paris and speaks 4 languages fluently.

Group class size will be up to six people. They will have 10 classes, one hour and a half each lesson. Seven classes will take place at the hotel and the other 3 will be set in real life scenarios- a supermarket, a restaurant (meal included) and finally in a Tango bar. This is a unique approach and only available to Base Camp clients. 

- Become a Caballero! 

Horse riding will be hosted by Carol Jones, a local specialist of the Rio Negro region. The day will include an ‘after-ride’ asado in the true tradition of the regional Las Cabalgatas.

- Lake Cruise

The Lake Cruise will be through Cau Cau. This trip is included for the Short holiday adventure, please refer Xcel spreadsheet. The excursion offers views of Cerro Cathedral and surrounding mountains that makes up the Andes.

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