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@ral Thanks - I googled Chacabuco - Can you stay right on site? I saw a pool.

@Horton @mwetskier - what is freaking cold to you? Just curious...haha

Thomas_Gustafson - awesome.

@Horton - thanks for the threads. Apparently I have a lot of lakes left on the list for me - which is great. Funny to read of your adventures. Thanks again. I head to St. Marteen in a couple weeks to ski at Ski Caribes with Brigitte and Laurent for a week. I love this little island and have skied here a few times. Looking forward to getting back on the water and the food, beer and airplanes that land in crazy ass proximity to the beach.... I'm in Santa Monica for business in January but I wonder how many people are skiing in January in California? Been to Sunset Ranch, of course closed being that it's Sacramento...never skied south of there. Seems a lot in Bakersfield but again - is January do-able?

@Colebrah thanks for the info. Do you have any contact info for the Quarry?

Can anyone answer this question? What is the closest ski site to Santa Monica, California?

Hmmmm I was just on your site Thomas after reading your post! I skied with Tgas the last time I was in Italy. I will definitely come and see you next time. I need to get back to your beautiful country soon. How far are you from Venice?

Any time I plan on getting on a plane whether for Business, Family or a Friends Holiday...I also look for a ski site to ski at. I know I'm not alone in this search to ski a new site in a new place or a new site in an old place! I thought we should start a discussion that fellow skiers can get the low down or at least some information as they plan their next pond to ski. I have skied a good number of places but I'm sure there is a lot of spots I still need to travel. I love the bucket list idea that my skier friend and I have going ....tried to ski a new site each year (and hopefully one that requires a plane ticket) So ask away about different sites - I've skied a few. Post where you have been and where we should go! My latest trip was Waterski Costa Rica. I'd have to say it was one hell of a great time. Great ski site, great coaching with video analyze and a laid back atmosphere. The all inclusive feel with amazing adventures after skiing every day made this trip different and very memorable. We got to see a piece of the country and experience the volcano, hot springs, zip lining etc. etc etc. The hosts Jim and Susan are wonderful.

Great site. I was there in 2015. Arthur was a great coach. Really wanted to make sure I got/understood what he was asking from me to do. I had great water conditions with little to no wind. I loved the online booking ...it was easy and you never had to leave a message and wait for someone to call you back. Easy peasy as it was said already. I will return!