Chile Ski
US Department Of State Post Report
Skiing ranks as the outstanding winter sport in Chile, where some of the finest skiing centers in the hemisphere are located. The skiing season extends from June to October (and occasionally through November). The most popular ski areas are Portillo, 3 hours away from Santiago on the international highway to Mendoza, Argentina, and the local ski runs at Farellones, Colorado, Valle Nevado, and La Parva, all about an hour away from Santiago. Hotel rooms are expensive, and reservations for July and August must be made several months in advance. The slopes are never as crowded as they often are in the U.S. ... [Read More]
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At 17,490 feet (5,330 meters), Chacaltaya is the highest ski area in the world. It offers advanced and intermediate skiing on a glacier with a spectacular view during the October to April season. When snow cover is heavy enough to fill gullies in upper headwalls, experts will find very steep, challenging skiing. Instruction is seldom available. The primitive 3,000 feet (914 meters) cablelift has a 1,000 feet (305 meters) rise and is the oldest still functioning cablelift in the world. It normally operates on Saturday and Sunday. The special hook required for its use may be obtained locally through the Club Andino Boliviano. No ski equipment is sold in Bolivia, and rental equipment is difficult to obtain; therefore, skiers should bring their own. Chacaltaya is a 5090-minute drive from downtown La Paz; a four-wheel-drive is recommended for driving the steep (and sometimes snow covered) dirt road, although normal cars can manage under good conditions. A day lodge serves soft drinks and s ... [Read More]
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SKI ... Paldiski International Experts Reference Group (nuclear wastes/Baltics) ... [Read More]
Documents 465 through 483
Insofar as preparation of a plan is concerned, I believe that it is important to proceed with the necessary planning effort. In this regard, the draft memorandum prepared by your staff outlines some of the elements involved in one possible approach. However, it will be necessary, in our view, to consider some aspects of the matter in greater depth on an interagency basis in order to identify more specifically the objectives of an inspection (that is, what we are looking for), to determine the feasibility of various techniques (including, in particular, the extent to which aircraft can be used), to evaluate the effectiveness of a multilateral inspection team in contrast with a unilateral inspection team, and to develop additional information concerning skills required, method of financing, and related aspects. Although the informal staff-level consultations that have taken place have been useful in focusing attention on some of these problems, we think that additional effort is required ... [Read More]
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Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad
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Outdoor sports possibilities in Zagreb during winter are limited to skiing, horseback riding, skating, and sledding. Sledding is very popular in hilly Zagreb and its many parks. There are many natural hot springs (Toplice) with indoor/outdoor swimming facilities; the one most commonly frequented by Embassy personnel is at Catez, roughly a 30-minute drive from Zagreb, just over the Slovenian border. A day pass, including water slides, sauna and wave pool is just USD 5.00. Skiing is popular and easily accessible on Sljeme; however, most people drive to Slovenia, Italy, or Austria to ski. There are excellent downhill and cross-country trails for experts and beginners. Several ice-skating rinks offer skates to rent and childrens lessons. ... [Read More]
1996 Country Commercial Guides
U.S. Department of State Argentina Country Commercial Guide Office of the Coordinator for Business Affairs COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE ARGENTINA 1996 COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE - ARGENTINA - 1996 This Country Commercial Guide (CCG) presents a comprehensive look at Argentina's commercial environment through economic, political and market analyses. The CCGs were established by recommendation of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), a multi-agency task force, to consolidate various reporting documents prepared for the U.S. business community. Country Commercial Guides are prepared annually at U.S. Embassies through the combined efforts of several U.S. Government agencies. Table of Contents I. Executive Summary II. Economic Trends and Outlook III. Political Environment IV. Marketing U.S. Products and Services V. Leading Sectors for ... [Read More]
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