[VIDEO] Black Diamond Athletes Dorian Densmore and Mike Barney Ski Dream Lines in the Central Andes Three … two … one … dropping! This is what it looks like when it all lines up. Bluebird skies, good snow, and massive mountains. Head south with BD athletes Dorian Densmore and Mike Barney as they explore choice lines in the Central Andes mountains of Chile. Film credit: Cole Taylor & Valle Nevado Backcountry SnowBrains | February 8, 2024 0 Comments
Two Chilean Ski Areas Damaged By Heavy Rainfall Just as the South American ski season is kicking off, a few resorts have been damaged throughout the last few days by a major storm. This system brought feet of snow at high elevations and a ludicrous amount of rain at low elevations. The Nevados de Chillán ski center reportedly received 900 millimeters of rain (35.4 inches!) in a four-day […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | July 3, 2023 0 Comments
Top 10 Reasons Why You Have To Ski South America: The Andes Mountain Range in South America is the longest mountain range on Earth. It has the highest mountains outside the Himalayas and some of the best skiing and riding anywhere. The Andes also have the most skiing and riding on Earth, with over 1,500 miles of snow-covered, lift-serviced terrain. There are so many excellent reasons to come ski and ride […] SnowBrains | June 11, 2018 2 Comments
Valle Nevado Ski Resort, Chile – 30 Years of Good Food, Fine Wine and Blower Pow [sponsored by Valle Nevado] It’s been 30 years since Valle Nevado Ski Resort opened its doors. One of the more iconic resorts in the world, Valle Nevado sits nestled in the Andean Mountains in some of the most spectacular terrain in the Southern Hemisphere. The season down south is just around the corner so after you get your fill of […] Featured Article D’Arcy McLeish | April 26, 2018 0 Comments
How to Ski & Ride South America in 2018: Didn’t get enough snow this winter? Chances are, if you live in North America, you didn’t. No worries, South America’s got your back. South America gets the most snow in the Southern Hemisphere and is the place get rid of your summertime, lack-of-snow blues. Skiing and riding in South America can be challenging. There are a lot of steps and you need to stay on top of your gear, your money, your travel, your lodging, your tickets, and your S[…] Sponsored | July 18, 2017 1 Comment
Ski the Biggest Lines in South America | Powder South Heliski Guides [this article is sponsored by Powder South Heliski Guides] The Andes Mountain Range in South America is the longest mountain range on Earth. It holds the highest mountains in world outside the Himalayas along with some of the best skiing and riding found anywhere. Sky-scraping 23,000-foot peaks, lava-spewing volcanoes, trenching fjords, calving glaciers, llamas, penguins, and powder during our summer. Lots and lots […] Sponsored | August 7, 2016 2 Comments
Video Proof of the Insane Powder in Chile This August: This is the movie that won the Veho Film Festival in Chile this August. Chile had one helluva August with a monster storm coming in and dropping over 50″ in spots. These boys were poised and ready to get after all this pow and they did so on some pretty incredible terrain. These lines all look fun, inviting, and rippable – especially in the bright sunshine. This is the movie that won the Veho Film Festival in Chile this August. Chile had one helluva August with a monster storm coming in and dropping over 50″ SnowBrains | August 24, 2015 0 Comments
The Monster South American Storm Continues | Snow Totals & Photo Tour: The large storm originally forecast to drop 19-feet of snow on central Chile in 4 days is continuing today. So far, ski resorts are reporting numbers around 40-50″ of new snow from the past two days. Most of these ski resorts are terrible about reporting snow numbers, but we dug up everything we could find. This storm is big, it’s strong, and it’s forecast to stay around for a few more days. This storm was strong enough to keep Portillo closed all day yesterday and most likely they’ll be closed again today. Weather SnowBrains | August 7, 2015 0 Comments
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