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Mountain Capital Partners Plans Takeover of Chile’s Andacor Family Owned Ski Company, Expanding Footprint Across Andes

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Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), the largest ski area operator in the U.S. Southwest and current operator of Valle Nevado and La Parva in Chile, has announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in Andacor S.A., a family-owned company that operates four ski areas across central and southern Chile. The proposed acquisition, announced July 2, remains subject to customary corporate and […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Southern Hemisphere’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the Next 10 Days

DEEP snow at Valle Nevado.

It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, these resorts will receive the most over the next week and beyond, hopefully setting them up for a successful winter.  Related: Winter Is Just […]
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The Southern Lights: An Electric Adventure That Should Be on Your Bucket List

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The Southern Lights are an electric adventure you won’t regret waiting to see. The electromagnetic phenomenon is frankly fascinating, but it is also elusive and unpredictable by nature. Auroras Australis is an experience that you will want to add to your bucket list. Many consider viewing the Northern Lights to be one of the most impressive travel experiences, but admiring […]
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Ski Portillo, Chile, Announces June 21 Opening for 2025 Season

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Ski Portillo will open its 2025 season on June 21, welcoming skiers and snowboarders to the Andes through September 27. The resort, located about two hours northeast of Santiago, is known for its high-altitude terrain, iconic yellow hotel, and views of Laguna del Inca. Related: Snow Forecast as Cold Front Sweeps Across South Africa Portillo offers a range of accommodations, […]
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Valle Nevado and La Parva, Chile, Announce Over $4 Million in Improvements, Expanded Offerings for 2025 Ski Season

La Parva skiers in powder. | Photo: La Parva

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 […]
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Chilean Ski Resorts Report First Snowfall of the Season

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Winter has made its first move in the Southern Hemisphere. Ski resorts across the Chilean Andes reported their first snowfall of the 2024 season on Sunday, a promising sign for skiers and snowboarders eagerly awaiting opening day. Snow fell at several major resorts, including Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Corralco, Volcán Osorno, and Nevados de Chillán. Photos and videos […]
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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 […]
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Valle Nevado, Chile, Kicks Off South American Cup Park & Pipe Season with Andes Cup

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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 […]
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Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of August 4-13, 2024

It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. While waiting for the next season to start in North America, we focus on where the snow will fall south of the equator. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this […]
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Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of July 28 – August 6, 2024

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It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. While waiting for the next season to start in North America, we focus on where the snow will fall south of the equator. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this […]
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Pulseline Adventure Offers Spectacular Heli-Skiing And Ski-Touring Trips in Chile

Join Pulseline Adventure on these spectacular trips in Chile this September. Pulseline offers a heli-skiing or a ski touring trip during the 2024 Southern Hemisphere winter. Both offerings promise to provide epic experiences in what could be the best season of the century. The Chilean Andes boast vast mountainous terrain and a deep, coastal snowpack. Chile’s resorts opened in July […]
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[VIDEO] Police Dig Out Driver Trapped in Car After Avalanche Near Valle Nevado, Chile

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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 […]
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