Freeride The Andes

With world class terrain, the latest in snowmobile technology and expert guides, this trip can make your powder dreams a reality!

With over 20,000 acres of untouched mountains in their backyard, Dos Tiempos have been riding and guiding in this area since 2008.

By using powerful snowmobiles, they are able to access everything from scenic glacier runs and powder bowls to steep mountain faces and couloirs. 

Snowmobile Skiing/RidingPackages

You can either choose a:

• 3-night, 2-day riding package or a
• 5-night, 4-day riding package

In each case you have the choice of a premium or a standard lodging option.

Packages included guiding from qualified & experienced mountain guides, the use of snowmobiles, lodging, all meals and snacks.

You will need to provide your own ski/snowboard gear as well as your own avalanche safety gear as these are not readily available for rent in this region.

Packages are based on private groups of 4 so the cost would increase for smaller groups.

Ability/Fitness

As the terrain and snow conditions can be tough and diverse, this tour is for advanced to expert skiers and riders with a good level of fitness who ideally have backcountry experience and backcountry snowmobile riding experience.

Basecamp

You have the option of staying in cabins or the lodge located in the small Andean village of Lo Valdés. 

Each day your will access the backcountry via a short 15 minute drive then via your own snowmobile. It is possible to ride 2-up if you are an expert snowmobile rider.

A Typical Day

Arrive at the Dos Tiempos house in Lo Valdes around 7:30am (which is about 10 mins from the lodging or 1 hour from Santiago).

If you are staying at the cabins or lodge in , you will be driven 10 mins to the Dos Tiempos house.

There you will be greeted with their famous hot coffee with whipped cream and a cozy fire.

If it is day 1, your guide will give you a safety talk, have you sign waivers and get an understanding of your backcountry ability and your dream ski/snowboard terrain.

The trail-head snowmobile put-in is a beautiful fifteen minute ride (depending on where the snowline starts) up the road with breathtaking views of Volcano San Jose. Your guides will unload your sled and have you skiing/snowboarding in no time.

There are dozens of options for terrain in each valley. Your guide will lead you to the best and safest zone that fits your specific abilities. You will park your sleds at the bottom, check snow conditions and then your guide will bump you (via snowmobile) to the top and point out the different options for runs.

During the day you will have snacks and drinks available.

A day at Dos Tiempos is a full, all out day…until sundown or until you are tired and ready to head down..

After an adventure packed day and the best runs of your life, your guides will take you back to the Dos Tiempos house, where Rion will be waiting with Chilean wine and snacks.

You will get warm by the fire, share pictures and relax.

From there, you can either head to the Lodge for a soak in the hot tub before dinner or head back down to the city if your trip is over.

About Dos Tiempos

Founder and lead guide Cristián Wehrhahn is a professional snowboarder, snowmobile enthusiast and mountain lover. He spent countless seasons with his best friend, Paulo Audisio snowmobiling in the Pacific northwest, Europe, and Alaska. Eventually, he decided to bring sleds back to his native mountains, in the search for better snowboarding. Cristian, Audisio and their band of friends started Dos Tiempos by loading their sleds onto a trailer and scouring the country for the best snow. In 2008, they found what they were looking for in Cajon del Maipo. They unpacked their sleds in Lo Valdes and never left. Back then, snowmobiles were unheard of in Chile. Cristian recalls a local goat herder saying; “they are like mountain rockets!” Cristian and Audisio totally agreed. These machines allowed them to explore untouched terrain with ease and speed.

Cristian and Audisio have been guiding for over fifteen years and have a deep understanding of their terrain and snow conditions. They are passionate about offering a service that is respectful to the mountains, safe and fun for all involved.

The first years in the valley, Dos Tiempos operated out of a base camp made up of two shipping containers. In 2013, Cristian met his wife, Rion, a Columbus Georgia native. Together, they decided to convert their shipping containers into a home. They traded snowboard boots for windows, salvaged old wood and built a humble but warm house that doubles as a basecamp for operating their business. When you arrive, Cristian, Audisio, Rion and their beloved dog Johan will welcome you in with Chilean/Southern hospitality and happily share with you their stories and love for the mountains.