Chile Powder Sessions
The Adventure Project runs powder sessions in Chile for several groups of advanced/expert skiers and boarders to the southern Chilean resort of
Nevados de Chillan for 8 days of riding some of South America's best terrain and deepest snow in August and September.
Nevados is known for getting plenty of snow (10m + per season) and has really fun natural terrain with many gullies and natural half-pipes. It has some of the best sidecountry around.
Nevados de Chillan is situated next to 3 volcanos (1 of them active) and has a lot of fun terrain that was
shaped by lava flow, so there are a lot of bowls, gullies and natural half-pipes to explore. There is a lot
of easily accessible sidecountry that requires little to no hiking to reach and there is so much terrain that
you can easily find untouched snow.
There are also touring options so come equipped to tour. You can hike into the next valley over and have a
really long powder or hike up to the top of a volcano and see views of the higher Andes.
The tour will operate in small groups, with no more than 4 guests per group/guide. Your guide will be with you the whole time.
Program Focus
This program is ideal for adventurous and experienced skiers/boarders to explore a southern ski area of Chile. Rather than being at the busy international ski resorts near Santiago, you can get a more authentic Chilean experience at Nevados de Chillan. This area also gets a lot of snow and has great sidecountry access, with good inbounds terrain.
The guides will put you through a comprehensive avalanche safety training, as appropriate.
If you have any questions or want to check regarding availability, you can
make a booking request here.
Terrain & Access
Nevados de Chillan has a lot of terrain that can be accessed directly off the lifts however with some traversing, the terrain becomes huge. There is also a massive amount of backcountry terrain that can be accessed via some relatively easy skinning/split boarding. How and what terrain you access will ultimately be determined by the group dynamics, however it is essential that you bring touring gear along and avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe & backpack as a minimum).
Group/Session Size
There is a maximum of 4 guests per group, led by 1 guide, and a maximum of 8 people per session.
Solos, duos or small groups can join the scheduled date sessions, or if you've got your own posse you can request a private trip.
Minimum Ability Level
These trips are for advanced to expert skiers and boarders. You should be comfortable in black diamond terrain and above, in variable snow conditions and have touring experience.
How To Get There
You will need to fly to Santiago International Airport (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International
Airport - SCL) and then take a short 1 hour 15-minute domestic flight to Concepcion Airport (Carriel Sur
International Airport - CCP).
This
flight search engine may be useful in finding the right flights. You can
make a booking request to get more information on ideal flight times.
If you find you need to spend an extra night in Santiago, you can
view & book hotels online here.