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  1. Whitewater Kayaking
    Hi Buzzards, I'm looking for advice on international paddling. I've been mulling over the following: Chile- looks like it has great variety from steep creeks to big water and everything in between. I've heard accommodations are great, it's relatively easy to get a modern creeker, the only...
  2. Kayaking | Trip Planner
    Planning a 35 day mostly paddling trip to chile. Flying into Santiago November 18th, renting a suv and making my way down, stop by las trancas for a couple days to paddle local streams and some dh mtb at the ski resort, then to pucon to look for paddling crew to join the local rivers for about...
  3. Whitewater Rafting
    Hey I am going down to Chile this winter (getting there in December) and hoping to guide down there. I don't have any jobs lined up down there now, but I've heard that it's pretty easy to get a gig (or at least rent-a-guide) once you're down there, especially in the more popular places like...
  4. Whitewater Kayaking
    What are some must do runs in Chile for class IV-V? Best place to rent a kayak? We would be renting our own van or truck and traveling around. We will have about 2 weeks in February and want to boat every day so, if someone who knows what they are talking about has some free time, a loose...
  5. Rafting | Trip Planner
    anyone know if the disposable one pound bottles common in the states are easily available in Chile?
  6. Rafting | Trip Planner
    Anyone have info on shorter raft trips on rivers in Chile. I'll only have time for a few days or maybe just a one day trip. Will be traveling between Santiago and Puerto Montt in November. Thanks
  7. Rafting | Trip Planner
    Anybody have any experience running the Fu? I've been contacting commercial outfitters operating there about rowing one of their boats. I'm pretty plaminary on my planning, thinking of a trip in early 2018. Any advice would be appricated.
  8. Whitewater Rafting
    I am exploring the idea of landing guide work in Chile. Who has done this before? How much experience did you have prior to going? How much work were you able to obtain per year? How were the working conditions different than here in the states? Any companies to apply with or avoid...
  9. Rafting | Trip Planner
    Anyone ever floated the Fu in Chile? If so, were you able to rent rafts or catarafts from anywhere nearby and what's the name? Also, any other tips/advice would be rad. Looking at Nov '17, Thanksgiving time frame. Can't seem to find flow info anywhere either. Thanks!
  10. Whitewater Kayaking
    Pucon Kayak Hostel is updating our annual demo kayak fleet and excited for new kayak purchasing. Which whitewater kayaks would you recommend as a must for the dream kayak fleet? Before you start allow me to give you some background criteria. A. Pucon Kayak Hostel trips, rentals and programs...
  11. Vendor Spotlight! Great Deals for Members
    Pucon Kayak Hostel has 4 kayaks for sale prior to our coming season. These boats are great deals for do-it-yourself kayakers who don't want to buy new or take chances with flying kayaks. Link to Photos of Used Whitewater Kayaks for sale Pucon Chile. List of boats: Jackson Kayak Zen L, $US900...
  12. Whitewater Kayaking
    Manky rock, waterfalls with issues, middle of nowhere, and so much fun. Where Is Baer ?: Rio ***** https://vimeo.com/154319645
  13. Whitewater Kayaking
    Where Is Baer ?: Expedition: Short For Epic? Rio Manso, Chile
  14. Whitewater Kayaking
    Where Is Baer ?: Southeast Steep Creeking in Chile... Rio Nevado!
  15. Whitewater Kayaking
    Latest update it live check out some beta on the different sections of the Rio Claro, Chile and an account of vertical extraction. Where Is Baer ?: Vertical Extraction on the Rio Claro
  16. Whitewater Kayaking
    Traveling to Chile for the first time this January and looking to brush on my spanish. Had some classes in college and lived in South Texas for a while where almost everyone speaks it but could definetly use a refresher, especially since everyone says Chilean spanish is some of the hardest to...
  17. Vendor Spotlight! Great Deals for Members
    PKH has several good condition used kayaks for sale. Typically, we sell our used fleet direct from the hostel each October and they are gone by late November. This year we are offering online used kayak sales in order that we can replace them with new kayaks from our local Pucon retailer. If you...
  18. Whitewater Kayaking
    As the owner of Chille's Pucon Kayak Hostel I get asked all the time, "When is the best to kayak in Chile?" Which is similar to asking "When is the best time to kayak in the USA or anywhere for that matter?" The answer often depends on a combination of what each kayaker is seeking and knowing...
  19. Boaters Forum | General Boating Topics
    3.8 Hectares on river left of Rio Liucura play wave for sale in Pucon Chile. Water and Power set. 102.5 meter of river with springs and road access, 1 well built structure. $500,000 for entire lot of 3.8 Hectares. Has been subdivided into 4 lots, three 1 hec lot and .8 hec lot. Prefer entire...
  20. Whitewater Kayaking
    Thank you Clay Wright for taking the time to share your thoughts about the Pucon area and your stay at Pucon Kayak Hostel. Click for Link to Clay Wright Endorsing Pucon Chile Kayaking Video. Keep Kayaking.
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