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Ski Portillo, Chile, Announces 2026 Opening Date, Less than 60 Days Away

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Following a winter in the Northern Hemisphere that left many skiers and snowboarders wishing for more snow, Ski Portillo is ready to deliver the turns that many missed. The resort officially announced today that it will open for the 2026 season from June 20 through September 26, offering the ultimate “ski-in-summer” escape to the heart of the Chilean Andes. Related: Inside […]
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Valle Nevado, Chile, Unveils $3.3 Million in Upgrades and Winter 2026 Opening Date

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Resort announces winter operating schedule and on-mountain improvements. Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski destination, will welcome skiers and snowboarders for the 2026 winter season beginning June 19 through October 4, conditions permitting. The season includes more than $3 million in capital improvements to enhance lodging options, expand terrain access, and elevate the guest experience. Related: Guide to Skiing Valle […]
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Inside Chile’s Most Intimate Backcountry Ski Operation Where You Can Ski Volcanoes and 1,000-Year-Old Araucaria Forests

For most skiers, “all-inclusive” means a lift ticket and a buffet. Forrest Schmidt means something very different: a hot titanium stove in a tipi, filet mignon next to a steaming hot spring, and ancient araucaria trees holding cold smoke over a perfectly set skintrack. Schmidt, a 44-year-old “East Coast kid” from rural New York, runs APEX Andes (Andes Puro Exploraciones) […]
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Chile’s Only Catskiing Operation is an Improbable Dream of Pure Skiing

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Ski Arpa is Chile’s only snowcat operation “Anton probably wouldn’t call it cowboy, but it’s pretty cowboy,” Alex Taran said, one of the guides at Ski Arpa, Chile’s only snowcat operation, located in a remote, west-facing Andean valley a couple of hours north of Santiago. The Anton, who might not call his Ski Arpa “cowboy,” is Aspen-based Anton Sponar, son […]
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Survivors Criticize Local Authorities After 5 Foreign Hikers Die in Blizzard in Patagonia, Chile

A sudden snowstorm in Chile’s iconic Torres del Paine National Park has left five foreign hikers dead, according to authorities in the Magallanes region, on November 17. The victims include two Germans, two Mexicans, and one British woman, regional director of Conaf, Chile’s national forestry corporation, José Antonio Ruiz confirmed on Sunday. According to Ruiz, rescue efforts were hampered by […]
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Trip Report: Jumping Dolphins & Skiing Above The Sea At The End Of The World | Monte Tarn, Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile

Report from October 19, 2025 We do not recommend skiing Monte Tarn. Ever. 6 hours of ankle-deep muck slogging for only 21 turns… 2,736′ Monte Tarn Punta Arenas Chile, Patagonia Summit:  2,736 feet  Car:  0,000 feet Vertical From Car:  2,736 feet  Vertical skied:  1,425 feet (we did 2 laps – 668′ & 757′) Vertical climbed: 3,688 Max Pitch:  42?º Average […]
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Valle Nevado, Chile, Wraps Up 2025 Ski Season After Strong Year in the Andes

Valle Nevado, Chile’s premier Andean ski destination, officially wrapped up its 2025 winter season yesterday, closing out another successful year marked by steady snowfall, record visitation, and continued investment in guest experience. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Impressions from Chile Summer Training Camp The resort tallied 174 inches of total snowfall this season, including a major storm that dropped five feet […]
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Italian Skiing in Crisis As Criticism Rises About Training Conditions Following Matteo Franzoso’s Death at La Parva, Chile

    The death of 25-year-old Matteo Franzoso during training in La Parva, Chile, has plunged the Italian national ski team into mourning and reignited debate over safety standards in elite alpine racing. Franzoso, a member of the Fiamme Gialle group who grew up skiing in Sestriere, lost control on a training run September 15, broke through two layers of […]
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Italian Ski Racer Succumbs to Injuries After Training Crash in Chile, 1 Day Before His 26th Birthday

Italian alpine skier Matteo Franzoso has died in Santiago de Chile following a training crash at La Parva, Chile, the Italian Ski Federation (FISI) announced. The 25-year-old, who would have turned 26 tomorrow, September 16, succumbed to severe head trauma and cerebral edema sustained in the accident. Franzoso lost control during a small jump on Saturday, September 13, while training […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Spotted Training at Valle Nevado, Chile

  Perched high in the Chilean Andes, Valle Nevado is once again living up to its reputation as South America’s premier destination for elite ski training. This season, the resort has welcomed an extraordinary lineup of international athletes and teams spanning multiple disciplines, from alpine racing and moguls to para-alpine skiing. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Impressions from Chile Summer Training Camp […]
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French Ski Racer Nils Allegre Sustains Injury During Training in Chile

French alpine ski racer Nils Allègre, one of France’s standout competitors in Downhill and Super-G, sustained a calf tear while training in Chile this September. On September 2, he shared via Instagram, “Everything doesn’t always go as planned… Unfortunately, at the beginning of our training in Chile, I tore my calf and had to go back to France to get […]
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Beat the Heatwave: After 64″ of Snow This Week, 2025 Winter Season is Well Underway at Valle Nevado, Chile

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As summer temperatures soar across the United States, Valle Nevado in Chile offers a unique and refreshing escape: deep powder, high-alpine adventure, and world-class skiing just as the Northern Hemisphere swelters. For American skiers and snowboarders, the 2025 season at Valle Nevado is the perfect opportunity to trade heatwaves for fresh tracks, all while taking advantage of exclusive passholder benefits […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Impressions from Chile Summer-Training Camp

U.S. ski racing star Mikaela Shiffrin has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere to fine-tune her Atomic ski equipment ahead of the 2025-26 World Cup season. Leading into an Olympic season, the upcoming winter is certainly one of great anticipation for fans and pressure for athletes. Shiffrin shared happy snaps from her on-snow summer training camp at El Colorado, Chile, posting […]
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Valle Nevado, Chile, Elevates Winter With Wine Week, Wellness, and Andean Culture

Valle Nevado, South America’s largest ski resort tucked in the Chilean Andes, is setting the tone for winter 2025 with a packed calendar of events and immersive cultural experiences, solidifying its reputation as more than just a ski destination. The season, which began with an early opening on June 13, is marked by a reliability of snowfall and a range of […]
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Pulseline Adventure Launches Exclusive 2025 Chile Heli-Skiing Trips in Untouched Andes Terrain

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Pulseline Adventure is offering an ultra-exclusive South American ski experience this September, giving just eight guests per week the chance to heli-ski in one of the least explored regions of the Chilean Andes. The 2025 trips will operate out of a remote lodge in the Maule Region, surrounded by rugged peaks, deep valleys, waterfalls, hot springs, and untouched terrain that […]
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