Valle Nevado, Chile, Opens New Full-Service Residences for 2026 Season Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski destination and largest ski resort, will open its highly anticipated Aconcagua Ski Residences on June 19, 2026, introducing a new level of luxury and flexibility to the resort’s accommodation offerings. Perched at nearly 10,000 feet in the Andes Mountains, the Aconcagua Ski Residences offer a refined alternative to traditional hotel stays, blending the comfort […] Industry News Press Release | May 12, 2026 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Unveils $3.3 Million in Upgrades and Winter 2026 Opening Date 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 […] Industry News Press Release | March 13, 2026 0 Comments
Guide to Skiing Valle Nevado: The Best Basecamp for Skiing in Chile If you ever wished summer was more like winter, there’s a simple solution: fly south to the Andes where the seasons are flipped and an endless winter is truly possible. Most North American powderhounds are at least aware of South America as a potential summer ski destination, but if you’re not sure where to go, consider Valle Nevado—Chile’s largest ski […] Deep Dive Justin Park | February 19, 2026 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 20, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Competition Press Release | September 11, 2025 1 Comment
[PHOTOS + VIDEOS] Storm Dumps 5 Feet of Snow on Valle Nevado, Chile, in 5 Days Valle Nevado, Chile’s premier ski resort, is experiencing one of its most impressive snow seasons in decades. As of late August 2025, the resort has recorded over 162 inches (about 411 cm) of fresh snow, with 64 inches falling in just the past five days alone. Related: Beat the Heatwave: After 64″ of Snow This Week, 2025 Winter Season is […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 24, 2025 0 Comments
Beat the Heatwave: After 64″ of Snow This Week, 2025 Winter Season is Well Underway at Valle Nevado, Chile 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 24, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Featured Article SnowBrains | August 6, 2025 0 Comments
Valle Nevado Heliski, Chile, Opens for 2025 Season, Celebrating 35 Years as South America’s Premier Heli-Ski Destination Valle Nevado Heliski, South America’s premier heli-skiing destination, has launched the 2025 season, inviting skiers and snowboarders to experience backcountry adventure in the Chilean Andes. Running from late July through early September, it offers access to more than 480 square miles of untouched terrain, featuring descents of over 5,000 vertical feet beneath towering 21,000-foot peaks. Related: Heli-Skiing at Valle Nevado […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 26, 2025 1 Comment
Valle Nevado, Chile, is Opening This Friday, June 13 Following a historic winter last year, Valle Nevado, Chile, is officially set to open for the 2025 season on June 13, one week earlier than planned. Valle Nevado offers North American skiers and riders a prime opportunity to keep the turns going long after their home mountains close. Located in the Chilean Andes just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado is […] Featured Video Gregg Frantz | June 11, 2025 0 Comments
Winter Is Just Getting Started: Chase Endless Powder at Valle Nevado, Chile As the last lifts stop spinning across North America, a new winter is just beginning high in the Chilean Andes. Valle Nevado, South America’s largest ski resort, is set to open its 2025 season on June 20, inviting skiers and snowboarders to chase the endless winter south. For those who refuse to let the ski season end, Valle Nevado offers […] Featured Article SnowBrains | May 21, 2025 0 Comments
Valle Nevado and La Parva, Chile, Announce Over $4 Million in Improvements, Expanded Offerings for 2025 Ski Season As anticipation builds for the 2025 winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, Valle Nevado and La Parva, two of the Andes’ most iconic ski destinations, have announced over $4 million in capital improvements and upgrades to enhance the guest experience. Both resorts are investing in lift modernization, expanded snowmaking and terrain offerings, hotel renovations, and new amenities that reflect a […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 27, 2025 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Announces June 20 Opening Date for 2025 Ski Season Following a historic winter last year, Valle Nevado is officially set to open for the 2025 season on June 20, offering North American skiers and riders a prime opportunity to keep the turns going long after their home mountains close. Located in the Chilean Andes just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado is South America’s largest ski resort and a […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Wraps Up One of the Longest Ski Seasons in Resort’s History Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, wrapped up its 2024 ski season last Sunday, October 20, after an impressive 143 skiable days—making it one of the longest seasons in the resort’s 36-year history. Thanks to exceptional snow conditions and strong demand, the 2024 season was one of Valle Nevado’s most successful to date. Early season snowfall set the stage […] Industry News Press Release | October 21, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Extends Season Until October 20 Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, is excited to announce the 2024 ski season will be one of the longest and most successful in resort history. Thanks to exceptional snow conditions and strong demand, Valle Nevado, Chile, is extending its season by two weeks and will remain open for skiing until October 20, 2024. Valle Nevado’s 2024 […] Industry News Press Release | September 19, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Hosts FIS Slopestyle & Big Air Events Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, hosted the Andes Cup from July 28 to August 2, marking the start of the South American Cup Park & Pipe event series. The competition drew nearly 40 elite athletes from over six countries, competing in high-level freeski and snowboard disciplines across two slopestyle and two big air events for each sport. The […] Industry News Press Release | August 14, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Kicks Off South American Cup Park & Pipe Season with Andes Cup Santiago, Chile — (August 13, 2024) — Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, hosted the Andes Cup from July 28 to August 2, marking the start of the South American Cup Park & Pipe event series. The competition drew nearly 40 elite athletes from over six countries, competing in high-level freeski and snowboard disciplines across two slopestyle and two […] Industry News Press Release | August 13, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Has Now Received 87% of its Average Yearly Snowfall Chile is the place to be right now for skiing with record snowpack totals so far this season. One resort has already surpassed its season average. This May, which is Chile’s Fall season, temperatures broke records along the coast of the country. Temperatures were near freezing, making it the coldest May the country has seen since 1950, according to the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 26, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Police Dig Out Driver Trapped in Car After Avalanche Near Valle Nevado, Chile Chilean emergency responders successfully rescued a driver trapped under an avalanche on a mountain road near Santiago on Saturday, June 22. The rescue occurred on Route G-251 in Valle Nevado, where a fierce blizzard created hazardous conditions. Emergency teams battled through deep snowfall to reach the scene. Related: Valle Nevado, Chile, Has Already Gotten 130 Inches of Snow This Season […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 24, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Has Already Gotten 130 Inches of Snow This Season If you ever wanted to take a trip to South America and hit Argentinian or Chilean ski resorts now might be the best time to go. You could not ask for a better way to start off the ski season in South America! Three weeks into the season, the Chilean Resort of Valle Nevado is over halfway to its average winter […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
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