Movies

I am used to packing an extra layer when I go to the movies. They always seem to blast the AC. I went to the movies for the first time here in Coyhaique this weekend. The single theatre hosts a new movie about two weekends out of every month. My roommate Pancho and I went to the matinee showing of Piratas del Caribe: navegando aguas misteriosas (or, Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) and like I am accustomed to doing I brought along an extra layer... and another layer, and a hat, and a pair gloves. Not for the AC, but because its winter in Patagonia and woods stoves can only do so much.

This colder weather is making me antsy for the snow to arrive so I can get some use out of my AT skis that are currently stashed under my bed. This region is perfect for a lot of outdoor sports and skiing is certainly no exception. Really all of South America, with the Andes running the length of the continent, has an endless amount of back country terrain for those willing to go out and find it and earn their turns. Sweetgrass Productions is currently filming here in South America (including Chilean Patagonia!) for an incredible new movie, Solitaire. They are putting out a new behind the scenes video every month. Hucking the gnar, exploring SA, learning about the culture, and living the dream. I can't wait to see the final product... or better yet I can't wait to get out to the mountains myself.