Freerider Tour

Freerider is where it all started over a decade ago.

Freerider is focused on powder, 5 resorts in Chile and Argentina, smoking volcanoes, Patagonia, National Parks, Andes culture, and off piste powder adventures with knowledgeable certified guides.

This ski and snowboard trip is ideal for the advanced to expert with summer dreams of off-piste freeriding, powder, travel, unforgettable meals and endless adventure.
 
If you are lucky enough to have 15 days to come to South America this summer, this is the trip!

"Your thorough planning and care for the guests is evident in all the excellent accommodations, dining, and nightlife...I truly feel like I have recharged my soul. I have become a better rider, learned more about the enchanting South American culture, and made some incredible new friends. I am already thinking about a return trip and will definitely spread the PowderQuest vibe to all my friends."

Amy Gonta.
Freerider 2003.

Off Piste Focus: If you are an advanced to expert skier or snowboarder 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 of the ski resorts, plus options to push further out and hike and ride 2 of Chile's volcanoes this is for you!

Backcountry Focus: A guided adventure for strong advanced or experts looking to combine backcountry touring using alpine ski touring equipment (randonee, telemark, snowshoes, or splitboards) plus expansive off-piste freeriding around the local ski resorts and volcanoes.
 
 » South America information, trip focuses, required abilities, plus what your trip includes and what equipment you need

» 15 day-guided tour in Argentina and Chile
» 8 guests maximum 
» Experience two distinct cultures and landscapes of Chile and Argentina
» Hike and descend two of Chile's volcanoes, including Villarrica, one of the World's most active!
» Soak in volcanic hotsprings
» Experience Northern Patagonia of Argentina
» Fantastic dinners in our favorite restaurants
» Cookout on Mapuche Indian Farm
» Great nightlife from quiet cafes to energetic bars, nightclubs, and discotheques

Starts: Bariloche, Argentina
Ends: Santiago, Chile

Day 1: Fly into Bariloche, Argentina meet your PowderQuest guides, hotel check-in, group and trip intro, avalanche safety session, dinner

Day 2-3: Breakfast, two days of fantastic skiing at Alta Patagonia and beyond the boundaries into the backcountry of National Park Nahuel Huappi, dinner on the town.

Day 4-5: Breakfast, quick drive to one of our favorite towns, Villa La Angostura. Ski Cerro Bayo and it's amazing off piste options, dinner on the town.

Day 6: Breakfast, ski at Cerro Bayo or travel to San Martin de Los Andes through the beautiful 7 Lakes, afternoon skiing at Chapelco. Overnight in San Martin hotel, dinner on the town.

Day 7-8: Breakfast, full day skiing Chapleco and it's off-piste and backcountry, dinner on the town, nights at hotel in San Martin.

Day 9: Breakfast, travel across the border to Chile where we will spend the next 3 nights in the town of Pucon.  Dinner on the town and prep for asscent of the active Volcano Villarrica.
 
Day 10-11: Breakfast, attempt to climb Villarrica Volcano, Dinner on the town, Hotsprings and other activities such as rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding and more!
 
Day 12: Breakfast, road trip to the city of Chillan where we stop to explore the famous market. After lunch we head up to the small village of Las Trancas where we spend the remaining days of the tour skiing around Termas de Chillan.
 
Day 13-15: Breakfast, 3 full days of off-piste exploring around the vast terrain of Termas de Chillan, including several options to reach the peaks of nearby volcanoes. Dinners on the town with a cook out that you will not forget.

Evening of the 15th we return to Santiago via Train arriving aproximately 10:00 p.m.  Hotel check in.
 
» For a DETAILED DAILY TRIP ITINERARY request a brochure

It is imperative that you understand and can fulfill the equipment and ability requirements for Off Piste Focus or Backcountry Touring 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
1-970-455-4790 International

» 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

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