Southern Chile Backcountry Tour

• • Two full-time, certified bilingual guides with expert local knowledge, dedicated to both safety in the mountains and enriching your cultural experience. (In the rare case of fewer than 4 guests, the trip may be guided by one certified guide.)
  • Dedicated bilingual support office in Chile, ensuring seamless logistics and extra peace of mind throughout your adventure.

• • Private ground transportation throughout the trip including domestic airport pick up and drop off.

• • Lift tickets for quicker backcountry access beyond the resorts.
  • Avalanche and snow safety review.

• • Handpicked ski-in / ski-out spa hotels thoughtfully selected for comfort, character, location and Chilean hospitality.
  • Spa and hot springs entrance fees.

• • • Daily breakfast
    • Dinners hosted by your guides
    • Chilean wines to enhance every dinner

• Gratuities for hotel staff, restaurants and drivers are already taken care of, so you can focus on the adventure.

• Travel insurance
• Airfare
• Personal expenses such as lunches and discretionary gratuities for your guides

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• Trip Terms and Conditions
• Trip Planner and FAQs - All Trips

FAQs:

• Is this "sidecountry"? What does backcountry touring with lift access actually mean? No, this is true backcountry touring, and the difference matters. Sidecountry (or "slackcountry") usually means riding a lift up and skiing out of bounds back toward the resort, with little to no climbing. On our trips, the lift does one thing: it saves you the long, low-elevation approach and drops you up high so the real touring can start sooner. From there you'll skin, climb, and earn your descents under your own power—expect 500–1,000m (1,500′–3,000′) of climbing on a typical day. Ski touring or splitboard gear and the fitness to match are required. In short: the lift buys you time and terrain; the turns are still yours to earn.
• What will a typical day look like while we are skiing? We use ski lifts for vertical gain, then ski tour and splitboard to explore the backcountry for most of the day. While the ski resorts provide easy access to the mountains, this trip is focused on backcountry skiing and riding rather than resort or sidecountry laps. On occasion, conditions may allow for a few quality inbounds powder runs as we move through the day, but our primary goal is always to maximize time in the backcountry. Each day, our guides use the lifts as a starting point to access larger and more remote terrain. One of the advantages of this format is flexibility. If weather, visibility, or mountain conditions temporarily limit access to the backcountry, we can still enjoy excellent skiing within the resort as a backup plan while waiting for conditions to improve.
• When is the best time to come for good snow? July through mid-September offers the most consistent powder, with August and September typically delivering peak snow and fewer crowds.
• Is there Wi-Fi in the lodge? Yes, all the lodges offer Wi-Fi so you can stay connected.
• Where are the other guests from and what is their backcountry experience? Guests join us from around the world, mostly from North America, Europe, and Australia. Expect a mix of advanced to expert skiers and riders who are comfortable on varied terrain and up for the daily touring adventures as described in the Is This Trip For Me section on this page.
• How much currency should I bring for extras like lunch etc.? While most of your expenses are covered, plan on around USD $30–$50 per day for lunches, snacks, and après-ski. Credit cards are accepted in most places, but having some Chilean pesos is handy for smaller stops.
• Can you help me extend my stay in Chile? Yes. We specialize in ski resort bookings and other unique Chilean excursions such as vineyard tours, Easter Island, Santiago and more.