Minneapolis, MN –Dave Watson, internationally known climber and skier has become the first person to ski the upper slopes of K2, the second tallest mountain in the world.

Las Lenas, Argentina -- TSKJ Photo Editor Grant Gunderson just returned from a month-long foray into South America where he met up with Kye Peterson and Zack Giffin in Las Lenas. Here's a taste of what they were getting into, via Kye's helmet-cam.

Come each winter in the southern cone, Las Lenas , Argentina is the first and foremost gathering spot for the freeride scene from around the world.  Having skied that area and its backcountry in blower pow as well as less rewarding conditions, it rightly takes number one. I love it.  Everybody loves it.  And that is why sometimes, it is good to get away.

South America is finally back on the competitive freeskiing map. Valle Las Lenas, Argentina, kicked off the return last week on August 24, cobbling together their first freeskiing competition since 1996 with the CITI Freeride Contest...

Its full on spring skiing in S.A. Bluebird skis, and warm temps...