Trips

Tierra del Fuego 2010 (Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina;airport code USH)

JUNIORS: ~26 July - August 9 (~14 nights).

Dates are flexible and are designed to get kids back in time for the start of school.
A group of Spanish juniors may join the trip. The group will also be able to train with the local, Fueguino juniors.
This trip will have a daily routine consisting of a morning on-snow session, lunch and recovery, an afternoon dryland session, language instruction during the small meal time of tomar la leche/merienda, and interspersed or evening waxing, maintenence, and group activities.

ADULTS: ~ 7-16 August, 2010 (~10 nights)

Dates are flexible and negotiable
Daily routine for the adult trip consists of one round-trip per day to one of the two ski areas, one or two days off for other activities, and is generally flexible based on clients' desires.

*The Marchablanca 21/7km Freestyle Race will take place on August 15, 2010

Take the Skifire Compatibility Quiz!

I (a.) like for things to happen on time and in an orderly fashion OR (b.) can go with the flow.

If you answered "a," then this trip might not be for you. If you answered "b," then you're good to go to "El Sur."

Pricing

Juniors, US$100 per night plus airfare. Arrangements for an accompanying coach can be made, please call or email.
Adults, US$115-150 per night plus airfare and based on varied lodging choices.
Group rates for airfare may be possible. In general, the best rates and itineraries are available by calling Aerolineas Argentinas at 1-800-333-0276 from the U.S. Also, LAN Chile now serves Ushuaia during the austral winter.
AXCS members get 5% discount.
US$250 non-refundable deposit required by June 1st, 2010.
Packages may also be available through Skifire's Argentine partner, ushuaiaski.com (ushuaiaski's packages may differ from Skifire's).

What You Get

Advice on flights, routes, carriers, itineraries, and contingincies
Trail pass fee paid directly to local grooming providers in Tierra Mayor and at the Jerman. With higher numbers of skiers comes more control over quantity and quality of grooming.
Personal guide support at all times, before, during, and even after the trip (if need be)
Hand picked lodging.
For adults, lodging and meal plans can be customized to one's preference.
For juniors, a compound of cabins has been arranged with four meals a day. Argentines typically eat breakfast/desayuno, lunch/almuerzo, a snack/tomar la leche , and dinner/la cena.
The Junior's trip includes Spanish language instruction during the snack/hora de tomar la leche.
Coaching for the Junior's trip is still to be determined and/or please contact Skifire to work out an accompanying coach.
Daylodge facilities at both ski areas for secure storage.
Waxing facilities exclusive to Skifire including Swix benches, profiles, irons, and tools (most folks bring their own wax or purchase it on-site)
Daily, roundtrip van transport to and from skiing
24/7 personal or cell phone access to your guide
One heck of a good time!

Optional

Downhill skiing at Cerro Castor, the southernmost alpine resort in the world!
Coaching and/or instruction with a top notch Skifire partner (TBD)

In Argentina, there's a BBQ afterwards and it's usually really good. Here, a couple local butchers moonlight by selling the 500 chorizo sausages they made for the Marchablanca in 2009.