Ski Arpa, Chile, to Open For First Time in 4-Years

Ski Arpa in Chile announced yesterday that they would be opening this winter for the first time since 2018. A lack of snow in 2019 and the covid pandemic the last couple of years prevented the area from opening. They even closed early in 2018 due to a lack of snow.

After a lot of uncertainty and hardships over the last few years, we are beyond happy to officially announce that we will open for a shortened season from August 15- September 5. We hope to see you at the most unique skiing experience in South America!

– Ski Arpa

The ski area, around 70miles from Santiago, has 4,000 acres of terrain and 3,500 feet vertical. With no lifts. Or defined runs. Just gnarly, rugged high-alpine terrain and two snowcats.

• From 2019: Ski Arpa, Chile, Announces Due to Lack of Snow They Won’t be Opening this Winter

Ski Arpa, or El Arpa, averages around 200” of fresh snow a year.