| South America Skiing and Snowboarding Tours and Vacation Packages | The world's best snowboard and ski conditions await you in the Andes Mountains during South America's ski season; June to October. Ski Chile and Ski Argentina. South American ski resorts host excellent skiing plus gateways to endless off-piste and back country exploring in mystical Patagonia, Argentina and Chile’s stunning volcanos. Cat-skiing and heliskiing is available on several of our ski tours.
PowderQuest gets you there with over a decade of experience.
Choose from 3 distinct Focuses of guided ski and snowboard tours or our popular ski vacation packages to best fit your level and how you like to spend your days on the mountain: |
| Resort Focus Guided Tours | Experience the best resort skiing and boarding in the Andes, optional in bounds off-piste excursions with expert personal ski guides at your side. Plus South America's vivid cultures and landscapes! | | Minimum Ability Level INTERMEDIATE
Required Equipment » Skis (ideal waist between 80-95mm) or snowboard |
FOR PRICES, DATES, AND TRIP DETAILS, SELECT YOUR CHOICE BELOW:
» Ski Chile Tour: 9 day tour skiing Nevados de Chillan, La Parva, El Colorado, Valle Nevado, Portillo, optional cat skiing. Open to skiers and snowboarders.
» Ski Patagonia Tour: 8 days in Argentina skiing Bariloche, San Martin de Los Andes, Villa La Angostura Skiers and snowboarders welcome. » Snowboarding Argentina With The Pros: 8 days in Patagonia freeriding and learning tips from pro snowboarder Shin Campos and special guest all star riders
» Snowboard Chile With The Pros: 8 days exploring the best freeride terrain in Chile taking your riding to the next level with tips from Shin Campos and other pros, plus an unforgettable day of SnowCat accessed backcountry. |
| Off Piste Focus Guided Tours | 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. We get you to 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. | | 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
Unfamiliar with this equipment? |
FOR PRICES, DATES, AND TOUR DETAILS, SELECT YOUR CHOICE BELOW:
» Ski Patagonia: 8 day trip skiing Bariloche, San Martin de Los Andes, Villa La Angostura
» Summer Ski Escape: 7 days in Chile skiing La Parva, Valle Nevado, El Colorado, Portillo, optional cat skiing
» Cimarra Norte: 8 days in Chile skiing La Parva, Valle Nevado, El Colorado, & Termas de Chillan
» Cimarra Sur: 9 days in Argentina & Chile skiing Bariloche, San Martin de Los Andes, Volcano Villarrica-Pucon
» Patagonia Powder: 10 days in Patagonia Argentina skiing Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, La Hoya Esquel
» Frontier-Las Lenas: 14 days in Chile & Argentina skiing Portillo, Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva & Las Lenas, optional cat skiing, PLUS, priority liftline, off-piste and cat skiing access in Las Lenas
» Freerider: 15 days in Chile & Argentina skiing Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, San Martin, Pucon, Llaima, Termas de Chillan
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| Backcountry Touring Focus Guided Tours | Grab your alpine touring, randonee skis or splitboard and come join us for some of the best backcountry ski touring and ski mountaineering on Earth. 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. | | 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? |
FOR PRICES, DATES, AND TOUR TRIP DETAILS, SELECT YOUR CHOICE BELOW:
» Cimarra Norte: 8 days in Chile skiing near La Parva, Valle Nevado, El Colorado, Termas de Chillan » Termas de Chillan: 7 days in Termas de Chillan ski touring endless volcanic terrain » Patagonia Hut-to Hut: 8 days ski touring around Bariloche and the local hut system in Patagonia
» Tres Volcanoes: 10 days in Chile ski touring some of the worlds most beautiful volcanoes
» Patagonia Powder: 10 days in Patagonia Argentina skiing Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, La Hoya, Esquel
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| Self-Guided Skiing Packages and Ski Weeks | 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 |
FOR PRICES, DATES, AND TRIP DETAILS, SELECT YOUR CHOICE BELOW:
»Ski 3 Valleys and Santiago Adventure: 8-day non-guided Chile ski vacation visiting Portillo, Valle Nevado, El Colorado, and La Parva, plus 2 nights in the city of Santiago, city tour and options for adventures from wine tasting to mountain biking or more skiing in Portillo » Custom Vacation Ski Packages to: Las Lenas, Argentina
Bariloche, Argentina
Portillo, Chile
Valle Nevado, Chile
Nevados de Chillan and Las Trancas
and more. Check availability |
| | Guided Tours Include | » Maximum 8 guests
» Best guide-guest ratio » Expert bilingual guides
» Ski lift tickets
» Avalanche Safety Introduction
» Comfortable double occupancy » Private bath
» Delicious breakfasts and dinners
» Red wine, mineral water at dinner
» Private transportation
» Rafting, horseback riding, surfing, spas, etc. replacing lift tickets on weather days |
| Not Included | » Flights
» Airline/airport fees-taxes
» Visas and Passport fees
» Required travel insurance
» Lunches and snacks
» Required equipment
» Tips for your guides |
| Skill Levels |
INTERMEDIATE: You have confidence and control on Intermediate-Advanced runs in all snow conditions and occasionally ski Black Diamond terrain when the conditions are right for you. You are ready to put more time in challenging terrain and variable snow conditions.
ADVANCED: You ride confidently, and can control your turns in all snow (powder, ice, corn), slope, and weather conditions, on or off piste.
**Snowboarders should be prepared for longer heel and toe side traverses in varying snow and visibility.
EXPERT: Virtually mastered all riding styles at dynamic speeds, strong in all snow conditions and terrain including steep bowls and chutes.
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| Terms-Conditions | We do everything in our power to run all advertised trips, however we require a minimum of 4 guests.
*Snowboarding With The Pros trips require 6 guest minimum. » Terms and Conditions
» Trip Release Waiver |
| Current Conditions |
2009 season is on!
» June: Over 7 feet of snow has fallen this month!
Full Updates Here
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