[VIDEO] “Zonda” – A South American Backcountry Ski Film El Viento Zonda is a fast and wild wind specific to Cuyo, Argentina. It comes down from the mountains into the valleys at terrific speeds, destroying most things in its path. Following each Zonda is cold weather and plentiful snow. The Zonda ski film follows skier Dorian Densmore through South America during the winter season with the most snow in […] Backcountry SnowBrains | January 23, 2024 0 Comments
Cerro Catedral, Argentina, South America’s Largest Resort, Extends Season View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cerro Catedral (@cerrocatedralok) Cerro Catedral in Argentina announced yesterday that it would be extending its season through October 21st. “IN CATHEDRAL THIS WINTER IS XXL. More ❄️, more days! We extend the season until Saturday 21 October for you to enjoy a unique mountain experience 🙌⛷️” – Instagram As […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Busy Week Ahead for South America, Meters of Snow Possible for The Andes Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:55 pm MDT, 8/19/2023 A powerful winter storm is on track to slam into the Andes through the weekend and next week, bringing DEEP snowfall to the region. By the middle of next week, resorts will likely see totals upwards of 1-2 meters with some spots possibly seeing of 3-4+ meters. The […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
South America’s Famous Santa Rosa Storm In South America, there’s a meteorological phenomenon known as La Tormenta de Santa Rosa (The Santa Rosa Storm) that is both fact and legend. In folklore, it’s said to be the most violent weather of the year, sinking ships and burying entire villages in snow with little mercy. Reality may be a bit different, depending on who you ask. The festival […] Brains Mike Lavery | August 16, 2023 15 Comments
Cerro Catedral, Argentina, South America’s Largest Resort, Opens Tomorrow Cerro Catedral Alta Patagonia in Argentina will kick off its winter 2023 season tomorrow, June 29th. According to a Facebook post, the following lifts/areas will be open from 9 am: Amancay Cable Car and the Horse Tooth Hill chair. The ski area has seen 14″ of fresh snow at the summit in the last 24 hours. Avalanche danger is rated ‘considerable.’ […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 28, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] First Major Snowfall of the Season in South America As the Northern Hemisphere ski season is finally wrapping up, it’s beginning to snow south of the equator. Earlier this week, South America was hit by a massive storm. Las Leñas resort reported a snowfall of 80cm (32 inches) at the base and 140cm (56 inches) at the summit. Even more exciting is that the Andes are getting more snow […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | May 24, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 30+ Inches on Tap For South America This Weekend A powerful winter storm is currently hammering South America. By early next week, most resorts should have totals ranging between 20 and 40 inches, building on what has already been an impressive start to their season. An exceptionally strong low-pressure system is sitting just off the southern tip of Argentina, allowing cold air to pool in Chile and Argentina […] Weather Clay Malott | July 19, 2022 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Big Snow Blankets South American Ski Areas—Is This a Sign of Things to Come? We Sure Hope So April powder brings May…more powder, right? At least so we hope for Patagonia, which just got a huge early-season snowstorm. Related: Skiing at Valle Nevado, Chile | The Best Idea for 2022 Ski resorts across the high Andes Mountains of Argentina and Chile are posting pictures on social media today of what looks to be about two feet of new […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 27, 2022 2 Comments