Elevated Adventures For Passionate Skiers and Snowboarders

Since 1999, PowderQuest has offered life-changing ski trips to bucket-list-worthy destinations around the globe. Our expert guides and deep local knowledge provide our guests a premium, curated tour that features culture, culinary experiences and comfortable accommodation in a fun and welcoming environment, so our guests will have the ski adventure of a lifetime.

Where We Go

Chile

Escape the heat and enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding in Chile from July to October with a small-group, guided tour led by certified experts.

Argentina

Chase fresh powder in Argentina’s Andes with guided ski tours to Bariloche, Las Leñas, and Patagonia, featuring local cuisine and vibrant nightlife.

Japan

Escape the crowds and explore Japan’s legendary backcountry with waist-deep Japow and untouched terrain, while also experiencing rich local culture.

Canada

Explore B.C.’s legendary freeride terrain and deep powder, from Whistler to the Kootenays, with local experts guiding you to the best resorts and backcountry.

Norway

Backcountry ski and splitboard through Lofoten, Tromsø, and the Lyngen Alps on guided small-group ski expeditions, blending adventure with local tradition.

Georgia

Explore Georgia’s Caucasus with lift assisted laps, big touring days and authentic Svaneti culture. A true backcountry adventure.

Why powderQuest

Transparent pricing

Our tours are thoughtfully designed to deliver exceptional value, with many key elements already included. Guided ski days, lift tickets, hosted dinners, hand-selected accommodations, and in-destination coordination are all part of the experience. With so much arranged in advance, you can focus on what matters most in the mountains.

Deeply local

We offer more than exceptional days in the mountains. Each journey immerses you in the local culture through authentic connections built over years. You return home not only with unforgettable turns, but with meaningful memories and a lasting connection to the mountain communities you experienced.

Expert guides

Our passionate, professional guides are at the heart of every PowderQuest adventure. Each trip is led by bilingual, highly certified guides who understand the terrain, language, and culture. With two guides leading every small group, you can expect attentive leadership, strong safety standards, and exceptional days in the mountains, both on and off the slopes.

Our Trip Styles

Self-Guided Resort

With 2 decades of experience, PowderQuest tours offer you custom-designed ski vacation packages to Chile’s top ski resorts.

Guided All-Mountain Resort

Explore multiple ski resorts with local guides who know the secret powder spots, letting the ski lifts do the work while you enjoy the fresh snow.

Lift-Assisted Touring

We use lifts for vertical gain, then ski tour and splitboard to explore the backcountry in top ski areas. Experience and fitness for climbs preferred.

Backcountry Ski Touring

Here it’s all human-powered, and we get far into the backcountry to discover deep powder. For experienced ski tourers and splitboaders.

Go to PowderQuest now and book your trip with them immediately! David has built an amazing company and pays attention to every detail so that the trip is awesome and unforgettable in every way. The skiing is always top-notch, the people are so fun and the food is always the best. What more could you ask for?! I have done trips with PowderQuest in both South America and Japan, and they are the best. Really.

I can't say enough about the PowderQuest team and the amazing trip they put together in Argentina. The trip exceeded my expectations in every aspect - the lodging, the food, the transportation, the resorts and quality of the snowboarding and especially the team. This was my first trip but not my last! Thanks especially to Max, Nico, Vicho and Suzi!

I’ve spent three of the last five summers on PowderQuest adventures. The Andes are amazing, the PowderQuest people are incredible, and the skiing experience in Chile & Argentina is like no other. Imagine traveling to South America to hang out with your best friends, some you haven’t even met yet… and having the time of your life! It’s become an addiction.

Fantastic backcountry touring trip to Japan! Super impressed by the guides' professionalism; dedication to researching weather, snow conditions, the best lines; commitment to client satisfaction; tireless efforts dealing with my problematic equipment issue; perfect skin track; memorable photography; and rapport with the locals.

One of the guides actually lives there, has a Japanese wife, and really knows the local culture. They went out of their way to find a unique restaurant every night and showed us a few different onsens (hot springs) to get us to experience the local culture more than just the skiing, which was awesome.

From the first trip, I just showed up and strapped in and rode killer terrain in good conditions and snow. I was just super impressed about how organized they were with the logistics and their understanding of the terrain and the conditions and their ability to find snow.

Our Newest Adventures

Georgia Backcountry Ski Adventure

Step into the raw, untamed mountains of Georgia’s Caucasus on an immersive backcountry adventure designed for skiers and riders seeking something truly unique. PowderQuest’s Svaneti program, scouted last season by our IFMGA guide Maxi Artoni, blends lift-assisted touring with full-day backcountry touring in one of the most dramatic alpine regions on earth. From the high glacial slopes of Tetnuldi to the treed terrain around Hatsvali and the remote valleys beyond, you’ll explore long descents, varied terrain, and deep cultural heritage. With two IFMGA guides — including a local expert from Mestia — you’ll experience the perfect mix of snow, culture, and genuine mountain hospitality.

Dates: March 2027

Patagonia Route 40 Backcountry Touring

With a new itinerary, this popular backcountry adventure focuses on human powered ski touring and splitboarding, accessing some of the best backcountry terrain in northwest Patagonia. Route 40’s Road of the Seven Lakes is renowned for being one of the most scenic in Argentina and home to stellar off-the-beaten path backcountry access. Led by our team of IFMGA guides, you’ll discover beautiful tree runs, large alpine bowls, chutes and couloirs very few have had the privilege to explore.

Dates: August 2026

Tohoku Lift Assisted Touring

Seeking fewer crowds, abundant dry powder, fun terrain and a more authentic local Japan ski experience? Welcome to beautiful Tohoku. Home to our latest guided powder chasing adventure in the land of the rising sun. Culturally intensive, backcountry focused. With a little help from the ski lifts, snow cats and ski touring, our professional ski guides lead you to deep powder by day, while hosting traditional Japanese dinners each evening. You’ll soak in rejuvenating hot spring baths, experience the local Tohoku culture and road trip through one of Japan’s lesser travelled ski regions.

Dates: January 2027

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