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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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Valle Nevado, Chile, to Begin Daily Operations 2 Weeks Ahead of Schedule on Friday, June 7

Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, will open for daily operations today, June 7. This follows a significant early-season snowfall that dropped four feet of fresh powder on Chile’s Tres Valles. “Thanks to excellent early-season conditions and a successful pre-opening last weekend, we are excited to announce daily operations will begin two weeks ahead of schedule.” – Ricardo Margulis, […]
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Valle Nevado, Chile, Announces 2024 Winter Operating Schedule

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New on-mountain dining, signature events, and free skiing for kids 12 and younger Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, announces the 2024 winter season kicks off on June 21 with a new on-mountain dining experience, signature events, and free skiing for all kids 12 and younger. “Valle Nevado invites North American skiers and snowboarders to extend their season and […]
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Epic 4,200-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Ski Safari Highlights!

We drove 2,200 miles from Bariloche, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina in October. We then got on a boat and sailed another 2,000 miles down to Antarctica and back. This was the most epic road trip of my life. We skied in: Esquel, Argentina El Fraile, Chile El Chalten, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina Deception Island, Antarctica Portal Point, Antarctica Port Lockroy, Antarctica […]
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[UPDATED] Chamonix Legend Tof Henry, 38, Killed in Chile Skiing Accident

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Chamonix skier Tof Henry, 38, has been killed in a tragic accident at the summit of the Puntiagudo volcano in Chile. Recognized for his speed and skill in mountain sports, his passing has resonated deeply within the skiing and mountaineering community. Henry died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, on the 8,179-foot (2493-meter) volcano in Chile’s Los Lagos region, reports Radio […]
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3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #4 = Coyhaique, Chile → Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile | Skiing El Fraile & The Ripping Winds of Cerro Castillo

Report from October 7, 2023 On Saturday we got up and out of the house early.  We’d wanted to ski off the mountain pass near Cerro Castillo, but the weather was heinous… Ripping winds, pouring rain, and poor visibility. Day #4 Details: Miles Driven:  184 Total Miles Driven: 714 Hours of Driving:  4.16 Latitude:  44.3ºS to 46.6ºS Good Food Eaten:  […]
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3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #3 = Puyuhuapi, Chile to Coyhaique Chile | Jungle Hike to Hanging Glacier Waterfall

Report from October 6, 2023 Yesterday we awoke in Puyuhaupi, Chile – a tiny coastal town founded by Germans in 1935. We hopped on the legendary Carretera Austral (southern highway) and headed south. Not far outta town, we stumbled upon La Cascada Ventiquero Colgante – an epic handing glacier with waterfalls. Day #3 Details: Miles Driven:  145 Total Miles Driven: […]
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[PHOTOS] All-Time Powder Conditions as Valle Nevado, Chile, Experiences One of its Best Seasons in Decades

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Valle Nevado is currently experiencing one of its best seasons in decades. According to its website, the Chilean resort has seen 135″ of fresh snow so far this season, with at least another foot in the forecast. Related: Why You Should Ski Valle Nevado, Chile, for Summer 2023 Last season the resort stayed open through October 2nd, for the longest […]
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NASA: Atmospheric Rivers Drop ‘Too Much’ Rain and Snow on Drought-Stricken Chile

For more than a decade, drought has plagued central Chile. The prolonged dry period—a megadrought—has fueled wildfires, strained water supplies, and parched crops. Related: Atmospheric Rivers: How They Work, and How El Niño and La Niña Affect Them In winter 2023, the region got some relief in the form of two atmospheric rivers that brought hundreds of millimeters of rain […]
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Chilesquía Foundation: Inclusion and Development of Mountain Communities in Chile

Chilesquía (word game that translates to Chile-is-Skiing) is a foundation promoting the well-being and social-economic development of the most vulnerable communities in the Andes mountain range. Since it began in 2019, its mission has been to foster educational and sport-related programs amongst the young members of the communities through donating ski equipment, teaching, and coaching, allowing them to reach for […]
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Hotel Termas Chillán Announces Dates for 2023 Southern Hemisphere Ski Season

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From June 24th through September 30th, guests of South America’s most luxurious ski resort will be able to enjoy snow sports amidst Chilean mountains Located at the Andean foothills, Hotel Termas Chillán announces it will be open from June 24th through September 30th for the 2023 southern hemisphere ski season. Considered one of the most luxurious mountain hotels in Chile, […]
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