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Stepping off the plane I knew I was in Argentina by the distinctive smell. The unique, pungent aroma fills the streets with a combination of cologne, empanadas, and exhaust. Each breath of this intoxicating mixture fills your lungs with a tantalizing assurance of your arrival to Buenos Aries.

Joined by Vail Resorts athletes Matt Luczkow and Casey Baskins along with cinematographer Satchele Burns and Vail’s International Public Relations representative Patrick Barrett, it was clear from the start that we were going to have fun. When we met in Dallas DFW the day before, we were all a little unclear as to what we were getting into, but our excitement carried us as we traveled through the streets of Buenos Aires trying to ascertain how just hours before we were on the other side of the planet.

Strapping ourselves into a taxi and holding on for dear life as we traveled down the four lane highway, seven cars wide, we quickly learned that just relaxing and letting things happen as they will is the best way to enjoy South America. Our accommodations at the Intercontinental Hotel were nothing short of “baller” according to Casey Baskins. Although we arrived a little under-dressed after traveling overnight, we were excited to hit the streets and explore.

After bartering with street vendors, witnessing a protest in front of the capital, and watching what to us was general chaos in the streets we went to meet some friends for dinner. Alejandro and Maria met us at a great restaurant in Puerto Madero called Cabana Las Lilas. The service was incredible and we were served the greatest steaks we have ever experienced. Overly content and filled with wine, dips and breads, we took a leisurely walk back to the hotel through the calm, quiet streets of Buenos Aires. We have a flight to catch to Mendoza in the morning.