Why PowderQuest

After a decade of experience, we can think of hundreds of reasons, after all we love what we do, and have fun doing it.  You will too!

Experience and Professionalism

 

 » 10 years experience
 » Highest international safety standards
 » The only tour company operating in South America with a team of certified ski guides recognized by:

International Federation of Mountain Guides Association,
the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides,
the Canadian Ski Guides Association,
and the Canadian Avalanche Association

 » USA based company with logistical operations based in The Andes year round giving us first hand knowledge of what's happening locally
 » Avalanche and mountain safety course taught by certified professionals

 

 » 8 guests per tour maximum!
 » Best  guide to guest ratio. 1 guide for every 4 guests
 » Only tour company with all itineraries separate for distinct  ability levels
 » Plus, separate trip focuses to match your riding style and how you like to spend your day on the mountain
 » These points allow us to ski the most vertical, literally lapping other tour companies

 

 » Complementary red wine and mineral water with dinner on our South American trips
 » Outstanding breakfasts and dinners
 » Cozy lodging
 » Private Transportation
 » Fun, original, culturally intensive itineraries tested for a decade
 » Additional activities: Hot springs, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, caving, wine tasting, and more.
 » Recommended by Frommers, Fodors, Moon Handbooks, and numerous top magazines and newspapers 
 » Join us in 2008 get industry discounts and be entered to win a Free Tour

 

 

"David,
I can't believe I was initially planning to travel around Chile and Argentina myself on a search for skiing.  How could I ever have hoped to have the type of experience I've had with PowderQuest!  You and Mike are both excellent guides, knowledgeable, safe, fun, and motivated.  Furthermore you have done an excellent job picking the resorts, hotels, restaurants, etc.
I came on this trip with very simple goals, to ski hard and fast, steep and deep.  In reality I have come away with much more; good friends, local knowledge, new backcountry skills, and maybe most importantly some new perspectives on life.  You really did everything possible to make this the trip of a lifetime."

Drew Ries
Freerider Tour

"As my ski trip to South America approached, I expected long runs in knee deep powder. What I didn't expect was that our two guides, Max and Mo, would do such an excellent job in making me experience the true wonders of Patagonia, both on and off the mountain. Whether it was in the restaurants, bars, discos or tracking down hikes and runs that were excellent regardless of the snow conditions, Max and Mo showed me why PowderQuest was the right choice."
 
Sean Newell
Patagonia Powder

"We basically laughed, skied, and drank great wine for two action packed weeks."

Heather
Frontier - Las Lenas

 

PowderQuest started out as a dream on a blue bird powder day in the south of Chile back in 1998.  
An Associate Member of the Canadian Avalanche Association, based in the USA and Chile, we are dedicated to offering the ultimate freeride adventures in the Andes and British Columbia.

Our combination of adventure tourism, culture, guided backcountry, and untracked powder at our
favorite uncrowded ski resorts, is unrivaled! 

PowderQuest is proud to be backed by some of the best companies in the snow industry, and to offer you the friendliest, most professional guides in the industry.