South America Skiing and Snowboarding Tours and Vacation Packages

Ski and snowboard trips with the perfect combo of the best resort skiing in the Andes and optional in bounds off-piste excursions with expert personal ski guides at your side.

Ride multiple ski resorts from Portillo, Valle Nevado, and Termas de Chillan, to Alta Patagonia, Bariloche and Chapelco in San Martin de Los Andes. Plus, experience South American culture and vivid landscapes.

Minimum Ability Level

Intermediate

Required Equipment

» Skis with suggested 80-95mm waist  

» Snowboard

» Small backpack to carry camera, warm layer, etc.

*Avalanche course not needed

These ski trips mix the best ungroomed, off-piste trails and beyond, venturing out of bounds on ski lift assisted short hikes with our certified backcountry ski guides.

Our goal is to get you to fresh, first tracks away from the crowds while enjoying our time off the mountain exploring the local culture, amazing restaurants and nightlife that make Chile and Argentina so outstanding.

If we cannot ski the backcountry due to weather or other factors, inbounds skiing in the Andes has excellent advanced and expert powder freeriding. Cat-skiing and heli skiing is also an option on many of our ski tours.

Minimum Ability Level Required
ADVANCED

Required Equipment
Rentals Available
» Backpack (29-35 liter) with suitable external harness straps for carrying skis or boards
» 457 Khz avalanche transceiver
» Avalanche snow shovel
» Avalanche probe
» Skis (ideal waist between 80-95mm) or snowboard
» Collapsible trekking pole for snowboarders

Alpine Touring equipment not needed
Unfamiliar with this equipment?

A typical day includes ski lift access from the ski resort's base to the upper peaks. An excellent warm up of off-piste freeriding then ski tour into the backcountry accessing peaks, bowls and chutes and chasing the best snow.
 
Our ski touring ascents can range from short 30 minute excursions, to several hours. Your efforts are rewarded with unforgettable ski descents, fresh powder, first tracks, and no crowds!
 
If we cannot backcountry ski due to weather or other factors, inbounds skiing in South America has amazing expert powder freeriding. Cat-skiing and heliskiing is available on several of our ski tours.

Minimum Ability Level Required
STRONG ADVANCED

Required Equipment
Rentals available
» Backpack (35 liter) with suitable external harness straps for carrying skis or boards
» 457 Khz avalanche transceiver
» Avalanche snow shovel
» Avalanche probe

Skiers:  skis (80-95mm waist) with either Telemark or Alpine Touring binding system, skins and ski crampons

Snowboarders: splitboard with skins, crampon and collapsible trekking/ski poles.
Snowshoes with a good heel lift and aggressive crampon may replace a splitboard

Unfamiliar with this equipment?

Grab your alpine touring, randonee skis or splitboard and come visit us for some of the best backcountry ski mountaineering on Earth.
 
Home bases are remote mountain lodges and huts tucked deep in the snow-drenched Andes with incredible backcountry alpine touring access.

We will spend our days touring the unique Andean terrain, and venturing off to distant and hidden valleys ascending touring routes set by your certified ski guides.
 
Searching for fresh lines with daily objectives determined by you and your guides, be prepared to discover endless descents up to 5,000 feet plus!

Minimum Ability Level Required
Experts with previous touring experience

Required Equipment
Rentals available
» 35 Liter Backpack (70L on Hut-to-Hut tour) with harness straps for carrying skis or board
» 457 Khz avalanche transceiver
» Avalanche snow shovel
» Avalanche probe
» Boot Crampons
» Ice Axe

Skiers: skis with 80-95mm waist with either Telemark or Alpine Touring binding system, skins, ski crampons

Snowboarders: splitboard, skins, crampons, and collapsible trekking/ski poles

More Details
Wine/mineral water not included on Patagonia Hut tour
Lunch is included on Patagonia Hut tour

Thousands of "cookie cutter" ski vacation packages to South America can be found on the internet.  It is almost dizzying.  With a decade of experience, we offer you unique self-guided ski vacations in South America.
 
Self-guided travel is great for those on a budget yet looking for something unique in their ski or snowboard vacation.  You get the independence you desire, yet you do not have to waste hours of time, money and research designing your ski holiday.  It is already done for you by our experienced team of experts located year round in Chile.

Minimum Ability Level
All levels of skiers and snowboarders