BASE en Chile

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I'm going down to Chile to visit family for about a month. Is there anyone in Chile, Argentina, Peru on this board? I'd like to get some objects down south.

Anyone visited and know any objects?

Hola, voy ha viajar ha Chile por el mes de enero y quiero encontrar otros BASE jumpers. Parace que puedo manejar hasta argentina o peru. Por favor mada me un mensaje privado si estas en sur america o conoses objectos para saltar en chile or cerquita.

Chao,
Abbie

Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE

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A little hike will take you to the top of Cerro Torre in Patagonia!

Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174

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Seems like a 'little' hike .
What will it take 30-45 minutes???

570

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na, only 27 1/2 if you are in shape... lol
:-)

Leroy


..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio...

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Yes. Now I see why there were people in Idaho fliking the bridge with ski and boards. :-P

Bladerunning back to the truck would be convinient.

-a

Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE

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I'm going to down to Chile for a semester in Janurary as well. I don't think I'll be doing and BASE. You might also want to check the Foro de Salto Libre if you haven't already, some of those guys might have an idea.

Dixie
HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez
"Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time."

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Yeah thanks. If they were into BASE they'd be monitoring this forum. Most everyone (with internet access) in Chile speaks enough english to be on this board.

If you want to get down to Skydive Pucon send me a PM when you are arriving and I will give you my contact number down there. I will hopefully have one of my aunt's cars again the entire stay. If I remeber correctly its about 7 our 8 hours south.

Are you studying abroad at la Catolica?

-a

Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE

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Yeah thanks. If they were into BASE they'd be monitoring this forum. Most everyone (with internet access) in Chile speaks enough english to be on this board.

If you want to get down to Skydive Pucon send me a PM when you are arriving and I will give you my contact number down there. I will hopefully have one of my aunt's cars again the entire stay. If I remeber correctly its about 7 our 8 hours south.

Are you studying abroad at la Catolica?

-a

Yes, I will be studying at la Catolica in Santiago. That would be awesome, I hope to do some jumping down there and I will be bringing my rig.

Dixie
HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez
"Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time."

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I'll dig up Chile-Willy's #. He can fill you in on all there is to know about skydiving down there. I've spent a few winters in Santiago snow-boarding and skydiving. Very small population of jumpers down there. No BASE jumpers that I have met..... quite a few in Argentina. Talk to Niko at Vertigo... uh hum Apex . He lives in Buenos Aires, and has a few friends that I have jumped with. I believe they have a 300 ft bridge with an Australian type do or die landing area.
I have looked at multiple exit points in the winter up and around Portillo near the Argentinean border. Mostly accessible by helicopter. There is actually a helicopter that lives up at the Ski area. I have used it a handful of times. The problem with cliffs in South America is there lack of access and remoteness in location. Winter and weather conditions are highly unstable, and mountaineering/alpine skills are quite necessary.
Good luck and I'll pm you Willys contact info..... he's the man.....

Jay Epstein Ramirez
www.adrenalineexploits.com

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Talk to Niko at Vertigo... uh hum Apex . He lives in Buenos Aires, and has a few friends that I have jumped with. I believe they have a 300 ft bridge with an Australian type do or die landing area.

Sweet, I'll call moab and get his info.

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Winter and weather conditions are highly unstable, and mountaineering/alpine skills are quite necessary.

Conviniently, summer is just starting in the southern hemisphere. Even so, anything with a technically challenging ascent will be out of my reach.

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Good luck and I'll pm you Willys contact info..... he's the man.....

No, YOU'RE the man. Thanks brotha.

Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE

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Hi Abbie --

BASE or no BASE, you'll have a great time in Chile. It's a beautiful country...

I spent 10 days in Santiago last April performing in an airshow. Our days were fairly busy, so I didn't have much time to get out and explore. Generally speaking, urban jumping in Santiago is difficult because there are tons of wires everywhere and landing areas are scarce to non-existant. Exit-point access was easily attained, but it didn't matter because the best landing areas were super-dicey at best.

I saw several jumps sprinkled throughout the country-side, but I cannot give you any real beta because I did not have time to really check them out.

I spent a good amount of time with the "Boinas Azuelas" military jump team (super great guys) and also the civilian skydiving club that they are involved with. They did not know of any local BASE jumpers in the Santiago area.

There are a few BASE jumpers in Argentina, but unfortunately I do not have any contact info for them.

I'd say your best bet is to travel with your rig and a keen sense of adventure.

Give me a holler next time you're in Idaho -- I had a blast hanging out with you last time you were here.

Have fun!

Bryan

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There are a few BASE jumpers in Argentina, but unfortunately I do not have any contact info for them.

Andy Hediger who used to be in the Red Bull AcroTeams lives in Argentina and has a fly ranch around 100 km from buenos aires
aeroatelier-andy@coopvg.agora.com.ar
Hediger Andi
Aeroclube
5178 La Cumbre

scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM

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I know Eric Fradet jumped near Esquel, Argentina. It is opposite of Chiloé Island, middle south of Chile. His email is ericfradet@yahoo.com[/email]

There are cliffs of about 100-130 meters in Talampaya National Park, La Rioja Province, Argentina. No clue about accesability though.

Finally, I remember a front page picture in Skydiving Magazine some years ago with a base skysurf of a cliff somewhere in shouthern Chile. You should contact Skydiving therefore.
From what I gather of rafting descriptions, the Bío Bío river vallley (near Concepción) has cliffs similar to Yosemity Valley

And yes, Chile is beautifull. Alas, the best parts are far away from Santiago. Eg. Torres del Paine National Park (oops, big wall climbing there...) and the Atacama desert. Spent 5 months there

Have a good trip,

Ronald Overdijk
[url]www.liveskyproductions.nl

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What's up Bryan!!!

This thread is now starting to jog my memory. Last time I was there (jan2000) I remeber a beautiful building being constructed on the beach in Vina Del Mar. It looked like it was going to be luxury condos or a hotel. I'll have to check it out again, as that seems like a option with possibly a great landing area.

I'll probably be up in twin once more before I leave the country. I'll give you a holler when i nail down the weekend.

cheers,
abbie

Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE

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I know Eric Fradet jumped near Esquel, Argentina.

Thanks, will get in contact.

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Finally, I remember a front page picture in Skydiving Magazine some years ago with a base skysurf of a cliff somewhere in shouthern Chile. You should contact Skydiving therefore.

I have two skysurfboards...

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From what I gather of rafting descriptions, the Bío Bío river vallley (near Concepción) has cliffs similar to Yosemity Valley

I did some rafting on the Trancura River but dont remember gorges/cliffs. I will have to visit the Bio Bio around concepcion. Thanks!

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And yes, Chile is beautifull. Alas, the best parts are far away from Santiago. Eg. Torres del Paine National Park (oops, big wall climbing there...) and the Atacama desert. Spent 5 months there

Fuck ya it is! It will be hard to come back.

Chao,
Abbie

Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE