Thursday, November 17, 2011

Pura Vida Adventures heads to Patagonia Dec. 14th- Jan.4th


Pura Vida Adventures is once again headed to Patagonia this Dec. Currently we have one expedition program running from Dec.14th- 24th. This program will include 7-8 days of backcountry camping while paddling the rivers and lakes of Bariloche via Sea kayak and backpacking and mountaineering in the Patagonian Andes. In addition the program will include a day of canyoneering and/ or rafting Cost of this program is $3500 a person. Contact Pura Vida Adventures contact@pvadventures.com directly for more details. A tentative itinerary can be found below:




Sea kayaking on Patagonia’s Glacial Lakes and their rivers. The trip includes great meals, as well as beer and wine with dinners. The sea kayaks are the tandem Necky Amurk . This trip you will not want to pass up. The trip also includes great opportunities for swimming, hiking, and just messing about.
Mountain Trekking/ Hiking (options from 2-6 days) located outside of Bariloche this trip requires little travel time before getting to the trailhead.
Nahuel Huapi Traverse- See magnificent, glaciers, and lakes while tackeling steep scree slopes and summiting multiple 10,000 ft peaks. At the end of the day rest your bones in a mountain hut with a hot meal made in their kitchen. Do not worry about carrying or setting up a tent, or cooking and carrying large amounts of food the key to this trip is to stay light and relaxed and let the caretakers of the mountain huts take care of your food and shelter. Finish your evening staring over a glacial lake at the Patagonian sky filled with shooting stars.



All activities includes: Transportation, equipment, english speaking guides and food.All days includes:-Accommodation.
Not included:-Alcoholic beverages, airfare, in town dinners-Phone calls.-Tips.




In addition to our expedition from Dec14th-24th we will offer the following programming from Dec 24-Jan 4th.


Spend the evenings in the city and its outlying areas dining along the natural glacial lake Nahuel Huapi enjoying Argentina’s world famous free range beef, fondue, and fine wines.
Spend your days exploring the Patagonia Andes through a variety of activities including kayak touring, whitewater rafting/kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, canopy tours, and flyfishing. You will have American and English speaking Argentine guides helping you on each day of your adventure through various activities. They will also teach you more about the way of life in this place called the “Uttermost Part of the World”. Progamming price will vary based upon your desired activities and accomodation desires.




Spend the 2011-2012 holiday season adventuring in one of the worlds most beautiful places filled with history, culture, and adventure,





Friday, November 11, 2011

Basecamp: Pura Vida Adventures

Pura Vida Adventures new location

Pura Vida Adventures is excited to announce that we have moved. Due to continued growth Pura Vida Adventures has located to 155 New Hendersonville Hwy. This location is right across the street from our old location still providing ideal access to Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Forest. The new location provides Pura Vida Adventures with over 3 times the space of the prior location.


Gear Room
The new location has a gear room as well as a seperate office/classroom area. The new location will also provide ample parking for clients and plenty of visual signage. Owner Joe Moerschbaecher said, "I am very excited about our new location, it is the top location of any guide service in the area, close access to both Pisgah and Dupont, plenty of classroom space for teaching, a backyard for skills demonstration and an incredible gear room and office. In addition it is right across the street from our old office so it will be easy for returning clients to find us."


Office and classroom area

Next time you are in the area be sure to visit Pura Vida Adventures new basecamp, located at the gates of Pisgah Forest.


Ample amounts of Parking

Directions

Directions to Pura Vida Adventures outpost (Brevard/Pisgah Forest NC) We are located on Hendersonville Hwy (Hwy 64). From I 26 continue to Asheville Airport Exit 40. Turn towards airport and continue on Hwy 280 West for approximately 17 miles. At the intersection of Hwy 64, 280, and 276, turn LEFT onto Hwy 64 east, travel about 1/4 mile. We are located across the street from the Marathon gas station. Just down the street from Looking Glass Outfitters.




Monday, November 7, 2011

Touching story of Pura Vida Adventures' clients highlighted on news special





Joe Moerschbaecher, owner of Pura Vida Adventures, had the opportunity to meet Bill and Debra Ash this past summer when they came on a rappelling trip. Neither Bill or Debra had ever rappelled before but when booking the trip on the phone Bill was excited about the adventure.






When booking the trip Bill mentioned that a camera crew would be following along on the trip filming a story about his bucket list. The story goes much deeper than that everyone enjoy.







After the trip Bill told Joe that he is ready to try one of Pura Vida Adventures' waterfall rappelling programs. Bill's final comments about the experience was as followed: "A thrilling adventure that you"ll never forget. A trained professional, Joe Moerschbaecher, takes all of the proper safety precautions with his clients while assuring that it is an enjoyable experience. We will definitely be back for more."