10-Year Mega-Drought Spells Early End to Central Andes 2019 Ski Season With the Andes Ski season drawing to a close it seems for many as though winter never really arrived. While Snowbrains found snow in Bariloche, and Argentina presented more welcome images of powder, the southern winter was a far call from a “regular” winter. A decade-long mega drought intensified this year in the Andes mountains above Santiago, limiting snowfall to […] Industry News Adrian Dolatschko | September 20, 2019 0 Comments
Ski Icon Portillo, Chile To CLOSE September 21 A difficult 2019/20 winter, characterized by snowfall levels well below average, draws to a close at premier Chilean ski destination, Portillo. Ski Portillo in the central Andes, is one among several major Chile and Argentina ski areas to be hit hard by what scientist confirm to be a 10-yr drought. Thin cover closed these Andean ski resorts early: Los Puqios, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 16, 2019 0 Comments
Cerro Bayo, Argentina Report: Hidden Gem?? Old wisdom advises, watch-out for the quiet ones. That applies to snow fields as well. Cerro Bayo Ski Boutique, 1000 meters above Villa La Angostura on Argentina’s famed Ruta 40, has been called a quiet player among Andean resorts. Its silence is as subtle as its size, and hints at a hidden gem. Heavy cloud delivered what forecast predicted; snow […] Trip Report Paulie | September 13, 2019 0 Comments
Legendary Las Lenas, Argentina Will CLOSE on September 7th Due To Lack of Snow… A striking lack of snow has caused Las Leñas, Argentina to announce a closing date of September 7th, 2019. Las Lenas generally plans to stay open until at least October 1st or later. Las Lenas was also forced close early on September 8th in 2018 due to a lack of snow. The Central Andes of South America have been experiencing […] Industry News Paulie | September 4, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina Report: 100% Grandioso | 100% Awesome! Report from September 2nd, 2019 Brought to you by Chapelco Ski Resort Argentina’s Provincia Neuquen, home to prestigeous Chapelco Ski Resort, has received favorable snowfall throughout a fickle winter 2019. And snow conditions entering this white, bright September remain jolly good fun. La provincia argentina de Neuquén, hogar de la prestigiosa estación de esquí de Chapelco, ha recibido nevadas […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 3, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina Report: Cocktail De Nieve Fresca y Tetratlón | Pow-Corn Cocktail & Tetrathlon Too Report from August 26th, 2019 Brought to you by Chapelco Ski Resort The weather wheel keeps rollin’ over lakeside ski town, San Martin de Los Andes and its award-winning ski destination, Chapelco. Weekly fronts, delivering every condition imaginable, have arrived like clockwork to keep skiers both eager and on their edges. La nieve sigue llegando sobre la ciudad de San […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 26, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina Report: Fantastico Para Toda La Familia | Fantastic For The Whole Family Report from August 21st, 2019 Brought to you by Chapelco Ski Resort Recent days at Chapelco Ski Resort have been a family-friendly, all-ages fiesta combining bluebird hot laps and backcountry delight with storm skiing served fresh, blow-y and cold. Los últimos días en Chapelco Ski Resort han sido una fiesta familiar para todas las edades combinando vueltas sin igual con […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 21, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina Report: Entregando El Producto | Delivering The Goods Report from August 13th, 2019 Brought to you by Chapelco Ski Resort It’s been another week of stupendous snow conditions on the slopes of Chapelco Ski Resort. Ha sido otra semana de estupendas condiciones de nieve en las laderas de Chapelco Ski Resort. The internationally recognized ski destination benfitted by days of unbroken sun, capped by late week freshies. Expected […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 13, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina SPECIAL REPORT: Fuego en la Montaña | Fire On The Mountain “I was listening to Barry White when I heard the explosión,” said one ski holiday-maker only meters from the scene at moment zero. “Estaba escuchando a Barry White cuando escuché la explosión”, dijo un visitante que estaba a pocos metros de la escena en el momento cero. Morning calm was rocked Wednesday, August 7 when again hungry flame and towering […] Fire Paulie | August 13, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina Report: Remolinos De Nieve y Sol Refulgente Conocen Una Empresa Innovadora | Fresh Snow, Flash Sun, And Funky Innovation Report from August 1st, 2019 Brought to you by Chapelco Ski Resort A meteorological dance has been sweeping across Chapelco Ski Resort, Argentina. The top-tier snow destination overlooking Lanin National Park hosted recent storms which refused leave before dropping a healthy stock of fresh snow. Una danza meteorológica se ha extendido sobre Chapelco Ski Resort. El destino de nieve de […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 6, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina Report: Esqui–Hecho-Historia | Skiing-Turned-Timeless Report from July 30, 2019 Brought to you by Chapelco Ski Resort Mountain scenes enjoyed over the past week at Chapelco Ski Resort echo to heart of ski heritage. Framed black and white photos of classic ski days, common to any alpine lodge, returned to life on the slopes above San Martin de Los Andes, Neuquen Argentina. Las escenas de […] Conditions Report Paulie | July 30, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina SPECIAL REPORT: Prueba De Fuego! | Trial By Fire! A top-tier snow destination within the Argentine Andes, Chapelco Ski Resort must shoulder a startling mid-season challenge after the destruction of a popular mid-mountain hub station. Destino de nieve de primer nivel en los Andes argentinos, Chapelco Ski Resort, debe enfrentar un sorprendente desafío en la mitad de la temporada luego de que popular parador y boutiques en media montaña […] Fire Paulie | July 28, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina Report: Gran Tormenta De Nieve Azota Los Andes | POW! Major Stormcell Pummels Andes Mountains Report from July 24th, 2019 Brought to you by Chapelco Ski Resort A blizzard of inspirational proportion has embraced Chapelco Ski Resort. Days of wide-spread snow action have all but buried the much awarded recreation destination as well as nearby lakeside ski town, San Martin de Los Andes. Una ventisca de grandes proporciones ha cubierto Chapelco Ski Resort. Días de […] Conditions Report Paulie | July 24, 2019 0 Comments
Chapelco, Argentina Report: Nieve Fresca y Opciones de Sobra | Fresh Snow and Options A’Plenty Report from July 17th, 2019 Brought to you by Chapelco Ski Resort For good reason, World Ski Awards has recognized Chapelco Ski Resort three of the last four seasons. The famous recreation destination above San Martin de Los Andes at Neuquen, Argentina offers something special to each guest and every ski ability level. Por una buena razón, World Ski Awards […] Conditions Report Paulie | July 17, 2019 0 Comments
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