Ski Mountaineering the Paraguayan Tropic Couloir In Argentina

by Backcountry Planet November 1, 2014

Riding Giants Argentina Part 1: Paraguayan Tropic Couloir
Dorian and Alejo exploring a super coulior in Guadalajara, Malargue.

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