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ZAHEL QUEZADA
45 years old
Speaks: Spanish, French & Portuguese. |
EXPERIENCE: A native
of Chile, Zahel is an experienced trekking and mountaineering guide
with more than 12 years leading trips in northern Chile and Bolivia.
He has a vast knowledge of the Atacama region, its people and traditional
culture. He is a professional tour guide. Courses: Ecology, flora
and fauna training course - Wilderness First Responder Course - Introductory
Course of Indigenous Culture and Geology. (Archeological Museum R.P.
Gustavo Le Peige, Antofagasta University). Certified by CATA, Chilean
organization in Adventure Tourism. |
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GASTON
OYARZUN
54 years old
Speaks:Spanish, English & French. |
EXPERIENCE:
A native of Chile, Gastón is one the most experienced mountaineering
guide in Chile leading group, ssince 1971, besides to be instructor
in high mountains and a professional artist photographer. More than
350 different ascensions of high mountains in the Andes, the Alpes,
Karakoram, Antarctic and the Himalayas. Most remarkable are: Southern
Side of the Aconcagua, Northern Wall Cervino, Gesherbrum II, Fortaleza
Mount, Huascaran, Illimani, Pilar of the Brenva Mont Blanc, Central
Cuerno of Paine, between others. Several trekking with private groups
from specialized agencies during 14 years. He has wrote five books
concerning to mountaineering published in Spanish and English. Courses:
several in different countries like Spain, France and Chile. Certified
by CATA, Chilean organization in Adventure Tourism. |
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MARCOS LIBERONA
43 years old
Speaks : Spanish & English. |
EXPERIENCE: A native of Chile, he is an experienced horseback
rider and mountaineer guide leading high mountain treks in Chile
and Argentina. Part of his background was to be Instructor for different
mountaineering institutions of Chile. He enjoys to share his knowledge
and the Chilean "huasos" traditional customs through one of our
most important Chile-Argentina expedition. Courses: different Mountaineering
courses in Chile. Certified by CATA, Chilean organization in Adventure
Tourism.
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CATHERINE BERARD
36 years old
Speaks:Spanish, English & French. |
EXPERIENCE: Cathy
is a French Argentinean turned Chilean immigrant! Her family have
property right on the top of the Andes at Lago Las Rocas. She started
her horse trekking and walking trips in 1994 after her family were
able to construct their house on the island in the lake which enabled
the development of considerable local knowledge of the area with all
materials either being brought in from El Bolsón in Argentina or from
Puerto Montt by land or air. She has a vast experience exploring and
organizing her own trips has worked with local adventure operators
leading trekking expeditions and white water rafting in the local
Chilean National Parks. Certified by CATA, Chilean organization in
Adventure Tourism. |
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FRANCISCO
VALLE GOMEZ
48 years old
Speaks: Spanish & English. |
EXPERIENCE: A native of Chile, Francisco is an accomplished
bilingual guide with 19 years of experience. He is in charge of
the operational branch of Altue, looking after the quality and safety
of the different trips. During the summer, he is usually found in
Chiloé Island (northern Patagonia), managing the Lake District activities
in the Andean Fjords and the sea kayaking operation. He loves the
serene spirit of sea kayaking, our traditional culture and its people.
From May to September he is our tour leader for trips in Bolivia,
Perú, México and Costa Rica. Certified by CATA, Chilean organization
in Adventure Tourism.
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CARMEN GLORIA RIQUELME (YOYI)
35 years old Speaks: Spanish & English.
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EXPERIENCE: a native of Chile and named as "Yoyi".
She is one of our guides in Northern Patagonia with a degree in
a tourism enterprises. She is an enthusiastic sea kayaker and open
air activities. Certified by CATA, Chilean organization in Adventure
Tourism. With a big knowledge in the culture of Chiloé island,
she runs with her husband the Altue Sea Kayaking center, assuring
with her touch the best quality trips. Certified by CATA, Chilean
organization in Adventure Tourism.
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ALEXIS
CARCAMO
35 years old
Speaks:Spanish & English. |
EXPERIENCE:
profession Technical in Mechanic, titled at INACAP. The nature
and the rivers are their true passions. From 1981participates in diverse
kayak competitions along Chile: National Champion of Canoes in 1982;
Second National Champion of Descent in 1985 and, National Champion
of Slalom Novicios, in 1985.
In 1985, he begins like professional guide. Certified by the National
Navy and homologated by CATA, Chilean organization in Adventure Tourism.
Descents: River Elqui, class III+ ; River Maipo, class III+
River Aconcagua, class III+ ; River Trancura, class III+
River Bio Bio class V; River Petrohue, class III+ ; River Futaleufu
class V+.
From 1992 is the river operator for Altue in the area of Cajón
del Maipo. Certified by CATA, Chilean organization in Adventure Tourism.
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FRANCISCO
MEDINA
42 years old
Speaks: Spanish, English, Italian and French. |
EXPERIENCE: "I like to be out there, guiding and teaching
as well, I am happy when I can share my knowledge of a technique,
of a culture, of a place. I like to learn from others and realize
how big and amazing and at the same time how small the world is.
I like to discover new places; new routes or new perspectives as
well as I enjoy climbing, ski, paraglide or going high up the mountains"
Francisco has been climbing since 1979 when he was only 16. In 1983
he started working in the mountains and in 1984 made his first guide
experiences in mountaineering trips to Aconcagua and San Jose and
in a trekking to Patagonia. Since then Francisco has been working,
organizing, leading and teaching in mountaineering, climbing, mountain
skiing, trekking and outdoor education trips and courses; in South
America, Europe and USA. He also was cameraman for "Chileans
al Everest" and published photos and articles in different
magazines.
Francisco has diplomas from the Ecole National de Ski et d'Alpinisme
of France and from the Federazione Italiana di Arrampicata Sportiva
as teacher and trainer and from the Swiss Ski Federation as Ski
Patrol. He is also instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership
School (USA) and today he works in an official national commission
to set up the standards and certifications rules for the adventure
tourism industry in Chile. He is president of the Chilean Mountain
Guide Association. Certified by CATA, Chilean organization in Adventure
Tourism.
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ENZO GIACCHERO
30 years old
Speaks: Spanish, English & Italian.
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EXPERIENCE:
A native of Chile, Enzo is an enthusiastic guide descended from Italian
immigrants. He loves trekking and horse riding in Chile. He always
loved to travel and after his trip to Europe, he submerged himself
in the natural wonders of South America and its diverse and interesting
Cultures. After a while, he has become to be a profound and intense
admirer of our continent.
He has traveled by Chile from the deserts in the extreme North to
the Patagonia. Also his passion for photography has given to him the
satisfaction of capturing the most wonderful natural landscapes and
wildlife in our continent, from the Caribbean Sea of Venezuela to
the Chilean Patagonia.
He loves Chile but also Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela
have become his favorite places to visit with small groups. He says
"It is impossible not to be amazed by rivers, jungles, beaches,
forests, mountains and the magical local cultures".
Enzo is a fervent protector of the environment, a permanent student
of Latin-American wildlife and an admirer of its people. That is why
he becomes to be part of our selected staff.
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PABLO GONZALEZ
35 years old
Speaks: Spanish, & English.
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EXPERIENCE:
A Chilean guide, Pablo is a graduate of the prestigious Universidad
Católica in English language and English and American Literature.
He is fluent in both Spanish and English. He guides our mountain biking
trip. He loves our country, take care our guests, sings sons playing
his guitar. |
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