SASS Argentina – Getting the Most Out of Your Backcountry Trip to Bariloche [sponsored by SASS Argentina] August is one of those perfect summer months. It offers up more options for fun than at any other time in the year. And sure, a lot of those options are summer options, but for skiers and riders, August has to be top of the list. You see, August is that time of year when your […] Backcountry D’Arcy McLeish | June 13, 2017 0 Comments
Opening Dates for South American Ski Resorts! Thanks to some big may snowstorms skiing is now open in both hemispheres! The 2017 season is off to an early start in South America, as 4 resorts are already open. Typically, the ski season starts in mid to late June in Chile and Argentina. Chile has fared better than Argentina early on, but there are storms on track for both […] Jake Rubnitz | June 13, 2017 0 Comments
Why Bariloche, Argentina is Really Great | Photo Tour: I probably shouldn’t write this story because of the intense bias I have towards Bariloche. I think it’s similar to when you say – “no offense but…”. It gives you free license to say whatever you want afterwards and no offense can possibly be taken, right? So it is with me declaring my bias for Bariloche. If I declare it, I can exaggerate Bariloche’s level-of-radness all I want, right? Ok, now that I got all that off my chest, I can start talking about the skiing. Catedral ski resort in Bariloche is suberb because of the simple side-country access. You ride lifts up, engage in a bit of hiking, and you’re into some killer terrain. Miles Clark | June 2, 2017 23 Comments
Want To Ski The Southern Hemisphere This Year? | Here’s When The Resorts Open: If you’re looking to ski throughout all four seasons, you’re going to either have to hike in the backcountry or you could head to the Southern Hemisphere. When resorts are closed in North America, going south is a great way to score some turns. Most of these resorts open in early June and stay open until our season begins here […] Industry News Chris Wallner | May 24, 2017 0 Comments
Snow In Argentina and Chile, More on its Way | Photo Tour and Forecasts It had already snowed in the Andes mountain range, but the day before yesterday’s storm was the most significant so far. Most ski resorts in Argentina and Chile woke up covered with white, specially the northern ones. As opening of the southern season approaches, temperatures are decreasing, and snow is starting to fall. Las Leñas, Argentina Valle Nevado, Chile La Parva, Chile […] Conditions Report Matias Ricci | May 10, 2017 0 Comments
It Snowed in Argentina | PHOTO TOUR North America is getting tons and tons of snow, specially in California, Colorado and Utah. Europe is having a terrible season, with little to no snow. Japan is always a winner in this game. But… what about South America? Winter in the middle of Summer? On January 3rd, while in the north regions of Argentina, temperatures rounded 50ºC (122ºF), it was […] Matias Ricci | January 5, 2017 1 Comment
Aaron Rice Just Skied 2.5 Million Human Powered Vertical Feet In a Year December 29th is a date Aaron Rice will never forget. It sounds crazy. But he did it. It took him 364 days to ski 2.5 million self-propered vertical feet. He just showed the whole world that if you have an objetive, and you work hard to get it done, nothing can stop you. “5 Winters ago I skied ~75,000′ vert, […] Matias Ricci | December 30, 2016 10 Comments
A Lesson from Patagonia. A Lesson from Patagonia An on-going experience in Patience by TJ David It’s 7:45 am and I’m standing on a deserted street corner. A light rain falls through the misty air as I peer into the headlights of the on-coming traffic. I motion toward the cars with my thumb as their shadows pass me. The puddles are growing into small […] Featured Article TJ David | October 1, 2016 0 Comments
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