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Inside Chile’s Most Intimate Backcountry Ski Operation Where You Can Ski Volcanoes and 1,000-Year-Old Araucaria Forests

For most skiers, “all-inclusive” means a lift ticket and a buffet. Forrest Schmidt means something very different: a hot titanium stove in a tipi, filet mignon next to a steaming hot spring, and ancient araucaria trees holding cold smoke over a perfectly set skintrack. Schmidt, a 44-year-old “East Coast kid” from rural New York, runs APEX Andes (Andes Puro Exploraciones) […]
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Chile’s Only Catskiing Operation is an Improbable Dream of Pure Skiing

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Ski Arpa is Chile’s only snowcat operation “Anton probably wouldn’t call it cowboy, but it’s pretty cowboy,” Alex Taran said, one of the guides at Ski Arpa, Chile’s only snowcat operation, located in a remote, west-facing Andean valley a couple of hours north of Santiago. The Anton, who might not call his Ski Arpa “cowboy,” is Aspen-based Anton Sponar, son […]
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Trip Report: Jumping Dolphins & Skiing Above The Sea At The End Of The World | Monte Tarn, Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile

Report from October 19, 2025 We do not recommend skiing Monte Tarn. Ever. 6 hours of ankle-deep muck slogging for only 21 turns… 2,736′ Monte Tarn Punta Arenas Chile, Patagonia Summit:  2,736 feet  Car:  0,000 feet Vertical From Car:  2,736 feet  Vertical skied:  1,425 feet (we did 2 laps – 668′ & 757′) Vertical climbed: 3,688 Max Pitch:  42?º Average […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pulseline Adventure Launches Exclusive 2025 Chile Heli-Skiing Trips in Untouched Andes Terrain

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Pulseline Adventure is offering an ultra-exclusive South American ski experience this September, giving just eight guests per week the chance to heli-ski in one of the least explored regions of the Chilean Andes. The 2025 trips will operate out of a remote lodge in the Maule Region, surrounded by rugged peaks, deep valleys, waterfalls, hot springs, and untouched terrain that […]
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Nevados de Chillán Ski Center, Chile, Closes Ahead of Incoming Snowstorm Due to Hazardous Conditions

Nevados de Chillán ski center in Chile announced the temporary closure of its ski center on Wednesday due to a severe weather alert issued by the Chilean Meteorological Directorate and SENAPRED. The region is bracing for the arrival of a powerful atmospheric river, classified between categories 3 and 4, that could dump up to seven feet of snow on South […]
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Valle Nevado Heliski, Chile, Opens for 2025 Season, Celebrating 35 Years as South America’s Premier Heli-Ski Destination

Valle Nevado heli-ski, where the runs are longer than Alaska. | Photo: Valle Nevado

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 […]
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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

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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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