Argentina Ski and Snowboard Weeks Overview
SASS Global Travel (SGT) provides fully guided and hosted ski and snowboard trips to
Cerro Catedral (
Bariloche) in Argentina - the ultimate Southern Hemisphere snow experience!
These trips are best suited to
advanced and expert riders who want to shred powder and get into the side-country and backcountry. And if you want to launch off massive jumps and cliffs with big soft landings, land your first back-flip, or ski steep couloirs, that’s all possible too!
Push yourself with some of the best pro backcountry skiers and riders in the industry.
The SASS Global Travel
lodging is located on-mountain at Cerro Catedral with only a short walk to the lifts, so you can be ripping the slopes in just minutes.
With SASS Global Travel (SGT) you can:
- Improve your ski/snowboard and backcountry skills in an incredible setting in the heart of the Andes
- Make the most of the sick terrain at Cerro Catedral, South America’s largest ski resort – endless lines through the trees, chutes, cliffs and bowls with amazing sidecountry and touring options
- Experience the culture and language of Argentina.
- Experience Argentina's largest and most sociable backcountry guiding operation – hang out with other like minded shredders and enjoy the camaraderie with new found friends.
Programs
Adults
The adult clientele typically range from twenty-somethings to adventurers in their 40s. They share the experience of untracked pow lines, incredible Argentine cuisine and wine, and the infamous Argentine nightlife with each other and the great staff of professional skiers, snowboarders, and guides. The friendships formed are fantastic, and many adult clients start planning other ski trips together as soon as they leave Argentina.
Under 18s
The SGT coaching and guiding staff have been introducing older teens to the backcountry for nearly 8 years. Minors aged 15-17 are welcomed during Sessions 1 and 2, with professional supervision provided by SGT's "live-in" coaching and guiding staff. One week camps are available but a minimum of two weeks is highly recommended. Improve your riding and backcountry skills, experience a new culture and learn from the pros in a unique environment. This is way cooler than any other ski or snowboard camps out there.
Safety and Guiding
All SASS Global Travel guests will be provided with a backcountry awareness class to assist with making smart decisions in the backcountry. This includes experience in using an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe.
The coaches and guides all have a minimum of
Level 1 AIARE avalanche safety certification. The guides are highly experienced and have Level 2 or 3 certifications along with wilderness first aid certification.
Each group has a guide or coach and has no more than five guests. Depending on the weather and snow conditions, there’s plenty of flexibility regarding what you can do each day.