Summer Ski Escape Tour

Off Piste adventure via Chile's Valle Nevado and Portillo with optional Cat Skiing at El Arpa SnowCats

Our most popular trip for two years, the Summer Ski Escape is the perfect way to get away from the summer heat.

This trip is for advanced and expert freeriders seeking the Southern Hemispheres best skiing. We start in Valle Nevado and La Parva with virtually endless off piste terrain and powder!

After a great day at Portillo ski resort, rated one of the world's top ski areas, we give you the option to continue skiing Portillo with your guides for two more days or experience El Arpas epic terrain, South America's only cat skiing operation!

	Testimonials
"El Arpa was the highlight of the trip for me. I learned a lot about backcountry riding. All of the food and service was great. The drivers did an excellent job as well. I look forward to booking another trip with PowderQuest soon!" Joey Goffredi Summer Ski Escape 2007

Is this trip for me?

Off Piste Focus: For advanced to expert skiers or snowboarders looking for the perfect combo of ski lift serviced off-piste terrain and short hikes taking us beyond the ski area boundaries away from the crowds, plus options for cat skiing, one of the industries most sought after product.

» South America information, trip focuses, required abilities, plus what your trip includes and what equipment you need

	Trip Highlights
» 8 day-guided tour in Chile » 8 guests maximum » Expansive off piste and backcountry near Valle Nevado, La Parva and Portillo » Ride one of the world's best rated ski areas, Portillo » El Arpa optional cat skiing days » Cultures and landscapes of central Chile » Amazing meals and red wine

Quick Tour Itinerary

Starts: Santiago, Chile
Ends: Santiago, Chile

Day 1: Fly into Santiago, Chile, meet your PowderQuest guides, travel to Farellones, hotel check-in, afternoon skiing in La Parva or Colorado, avalanche safety session, dinner.

Day 2-3: Breakfast, 2 full days off piste freeriding around the vast terrain of La Parva and Valle Nevado, apres ski, dinner.

Day 4: Breakfast, more off piste exploring, afternoon road trip to town of Los Andes. Check in to our lodging, dinner.

Day 5: Breakfast, ski Portillo with your guides, dinner

Day 6-7: Breakfast, ski Portillo, or choose to go cat skiing at El Arpa (additional cost).

Day 8: Breakfast, city tour, shopping and cultural exploration in Santiago, transfer to Santiago Airport

» For a DETAILED DAILY TRIP ITINERARY request a brochure

Booking Your Trip

It is imperative that you understand and can fulfill the equipment and ability requirements for Off Piste Focus

We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, PayPal, bank wires and direct deposits. Checks are accepted from US Bank Accounts.

Booking options:

» Online: It's quick, easy, and secure!

» Call us and we will take your reservation over the phone:
1-888-565-7158 Toll Free USA
1-206-203-6065 International
45-443974 Our Chile Office

» Fax or Mail:Download our Reservation Pack, & fax, e-mail or mail it to us.

Note: We do everything in our power to run all advertised trips, however we require a minimum of 4 guests

» See our Terms and Conditions for more details
» Trip Release Waiver

2008 Dates-Prices (USD)

» June 28-July 5
» July 12-19
» July 26-August 2
» August 9-16
» August 16-23
» August 23-30
» Sept 6-13

» $2,895 per person based on double occupancy

If you are a single traveller, you can be placed with a roomate or request a single room upgrade

Single room upgrade add: $795

Cat skiing add: $300/day
There are 2 optional days for cat skiing on this trip

Optional Cat Skiing includes:
» Transportation
» Full day of cat skiing
» Ski Guide
» Lunch

	Lodging
» Double occupancy/private bath » Single room upgrade available » 3 nights in Farellones: private 3 star mountain lodge » 4 nights in San Esteban: 3 star family run restored hacienda