Patagonia, Tuesday, February 09, 2010
All Extreme Sports and Activities in Patagonia

Rafting

RaftingRafting is a team sport, in which all the crew members in the boat row and position themselves in a coordinated manner in order to balance their weight when going through the river rapids and keep themselves afloat.
The standard number of people allowed on the boat is from six to eight crew members, depending on the boat size.
Rafting beginners are recommended to remain in the center of the boat. Those who are somehow experienced and prefer to row may stay in front, whereas the most experienced generally stay at the back.
The degree of difficulty in rafting is classified according to the rivers, which varies from 1 to 6 degrees, being 1 the easiest and 6 only for experts, as they are extremely dangerous on the limits of navigability criteria.
The companies offering this kind of excursions provide each passenger with all the accessories necessary to enjoy the adventure to the utmost.
The kit is made up of rows, helmets, life jackets, a dry jacket and even a neoprene wet suit to insulate the cold temperature.

  A Rafting Classic: the Trancura River   Chile  Pucón - IX Región
A Rafting Classic: the Trancura River
The Trancura River is a real symbol of the summer in Chile. Its white rapids are a synonym for rafting both for beginners and for those who are familiar with this sport.
A Rafting Classic: the Trancura River
  Downstream the Palena River   Chile  Alto Palena - X Región
Downstream the Palena River
We went down the river on a raft enjoying the fresh air on our face and the murmur of the paddles moving softly to leave the waters behind.
Downstream the Palena River
  Rafting in Corcovado River   Argentina  Trevelin - Chubut
Rafting in Corcovado River
This river guarantees an exceptional adventure: being direct protagonists of this exciting acitvity, having immediate contact with nature.
Rafting in Corcovado River
  Rafting in Corcovado River.   Argentina  Esquel - Chubut
Rafting in Corcovado River.
This river guarantees an exceptional adventure: being direct protagonists of this exciting acitvity, having immediate contact with nature.
Rafting in Corcovado River.
  Rafting in Hua-Hum River   Argentina  San Martín de los Andes - Neuquén
Rafting in Hua-Hum River
We crossed the Andes on board a rubber boat that led us through the Valdivian forest. Rapids, pools and fun with the family took hold of the moment.
Rafting in Hua-Hum River
  Rafting on the Fuy River   Chile  Panguipulli - X Región
Rafting on the Fuy River
Getting dressed for rafting, listening to a safety lesson and going down the Fuy River rapids. What else can we ask for? Adrenaline and magic, guaranteed.
Rafting on the Fuy River
  The Aluminé Rapids   Argentina  Aluminé - Neuquén
The Aluminé Rapids
We enjoyed river rafting in the Aluminé, a fantastic river that crosses one of the most beautiful and less explored sceneries in the mountain range area in Neuquén.
The Aluminé Rapids
  The Manso River, Adventure and Rafting   Argentina  San Carlos de Bariloche - Río Negro
The Manso River, Adventure and Rafting
Even if it sounds paradoxical -as manso means calm in Spanish-, this river is an excellent place to practice river rafting and face the different kinds of rapids.
The Manso River, Adventure and Rafting
Nautical Activities

The beauty of the lakes located in the Patagonian area or the large sea bathing its Atlantic coast offer the ideal frame for the practice of nautical sports.
Surfing is a very complete sport, which forces sportsmen to train. It is intriguing, exciting, exhausting and it breaks with the activities you can perform on solid ground.
Cold blood and steel nerves are required in order to practice kayaking.

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Ski - Snowboarding

These sports are considered adventure travel par excellence. Extreme ski consists of going down quite a steep mountain with nothing but your skis. People practicing this activity have to use this technique in its maximum expression, giving priority to safety rather than to downhill speed.

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