Valle Nevado, Chile, to Open 3 Weeks Early on Friday, May 31, After 4 Feet of Fresh Snow Following last week’s massive snowstorm, Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, is thrilled to announce that it will open three weeks ahead of schedule on Friday, May 31, with four feet of snow. “We are thrilled to open the slopes early this season! Our team has been working hard to get ready for the upcoming season, and with 4 […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 28, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Announces 2024 Winter Operating Schedule 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
[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
Cerro Catedral, Valle Nevado, Portillo, and Other Patagonian Ski Areas Extend Season After Heavy September Snowfall You just can’t give up on the season in South America. After a rough start with sub-average snow conditions for roughly half of the ski season in the Andes Mountains, it started snowing again—hard. Las Leñas Resort in Argentina reported a 10-foot+ storm total last week, with over 3 feet of snow falling in 24 hours. Cerro Catedral in San […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | September 14, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] All-Time Powder Conditions as Valle Nevado, Chile, Experiences One of its Best Seasons in Decades 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 […] SnowBrains | September 6, 2023 0 Comments
Mountain Capital Partners Acquires Majority Share of Valle Nevado, Chile | MCP’s 10th Ski Resort Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) has agreed to become the majority owner of Valle Nevado, Chile, reports Ski Area Management. Valle Nevado will join MCP’s portfolio, which also features Brian Head Resort, UT, Purgatory, CO, and Arizona Snowbowl, among others. Valle Nevado is the company’s eleventh resort (ten ski and one bike, and the first one outside the US. “Our company […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 13, 2023 1 Comment
Valle Nevado, Chile, Will Close on October 2nd After Best Snow Season in Decades Chilean ski resort Valle Nevado has experienced one of its best seasons for snow in a decade—and it’s not over yet. Related: Skiing at Valle Nevado, Chile | The Best Idea for 2022 More snow is forecast for this weekend, and the resort will remain open through Sunday, October 2nd, for the longest season in Chile. The resort has had 121″ of […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 16, 2022 2 Comments
[Satellite Imagery] Massive Difference in Snowpack Seen in Argentina/Chile This Season When Comparing Photos That Are 1 Year Apart Left image: July 28, 2021. Right image: July 22, 2022. It’s safe to say that Patagonia is having a much better winter in terms of snowfall this year when compared to last. Ski areas like Valle Nevado and Bariloche are reporting the best ski season in over a decade. These images were captured by the Copernicus Sentinel 3 Satellite. Related: […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | July 28, 2022 0 Comments
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