Ski Portillo is ranked as one of the top 10 ski resorts in the world by Ski Magazine, Warren Miller Entertainment, and the Travel Channel.
Portillo's expert runs are so steep that they require a special, two-of-a-kind lift. Skiers and boarders can traverse to unbelievable terrain such as the steep, powdery Primavera Run. It was on one of these expert runs that the 200km speed barrier was broken.
Portillo's skier are left in bliss with endless untracked powder, often for days, and also has some of the best bluebird spring conditions we have seen.
Days are yours, free to explore the open slopes with your guides, via the 13 chair lifts, hiking the "Super C" and other chutes above the mystical Inca Lake, or even heli-skiing with Frank Coffey of Chugach Powder Guides of Anchorage, Alaska.
Ski Resort Location: Near city of Los Andes, Central Chile
Ski Resort Elevation: 2,510m (8,240ft) to 3,350m (10985ft)
Ski Resort Vertical Drop: 835m (2,745ft)
Ski Resort Inbound Terrain: 23 Runs
20% Beginner, 30% Intermediate, 20% Advanced, 30% Expert
Lifts: 13
Backcountry Access: Very Good
Heliski: Yes, Bell B3 Helicopter
Annual Snowfall: 265 inches (673 cms)
Trail Map: Soon