Patagonia Ski Touring

• 2 certified IFMGA guides (International Federation of Mountain Guides Association). If we have less than 5 guests, we will have 1 IFMGA guide.
• Dedicated bilingual support office, ensuring seamless logistics and extra peace of mind throughout your adventure.
• private ground transportation
• lift ticket to get to Frey Hut via Catedral ski resort
• all trip logistics
• Avalanche and mountain safety review

• comfortable hotel with twin share rooms/private bath in Bariloche
• shared hut accommodations

• daily breakfast
• freshly prepared boxed lunches at the huts
• authentic Argentine dinners paired with Malbec red wine each evening at the huts
• welcome and farewell dinners hosted by your PowderQuest guides in downtown Bariloche with red wine

• Flight to and from Bariloche, Argentina
• Travel insurance
• Return airport transfer in Bariloche at end of trip. We’ll happily assist with coordinating the best option for your departure day and flight schedule
• Personal expenses such as drinks beyond the included dinner wine and discretionary gratuities for your guides

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

• From/to Buenos Aires: There are multiple daily direct flights to and from Bariloche via Aerolineas Argentinas
• From/to Santiago, Chile: Over the past few years, international flights to Santiago have been considerably less expensive when compared to flying to Buenos Aires. Once in Santiago, there are quick direct flights to Bariloche to meet our trip. Same for your return. Sky Airline

FAQs:

• • When is the best time to come for the best conditions? August through September typically delivers peak snow and backcountry touring conditions.

  • How many guides will be on my trip? Every departure is led by an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, the highest international standard in mountain guiding. With 5 or 6 guests, a second IFMGA guide joins the trip, so the group can split by ability when conditions or skill levels call for it.

    With 4 or fewer guests, one IFMGA guide leads the group, which keeps a guest-to-guide ratio of 4:1 or better. On these smaller departures, the guide tailors each day's terrain to the group, and the small size makes it easy to keep everyone moving together. Groups are capped at 6 guests, so you're never in a crowd.

  • Is there Wi-Fi? Our hotel in downtown Bariloche offers reliable Wi-Fi so you can stay connected. There is no Wi-Fi at the huts but you may at times have cell coverage to access mobile data.
  • Where are the other guests from and what is their backcountry experience? Guests join us from around the world, mostly from North America and Europe. 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.
  • Why isn't airport transfer in Bariloche included at the end of the trip? We intentionally leave this one open so you have full control over how your trip ends. With dozens of flights departing Bariloche daily, guests wrap up on very different schedules — some catch an early flight home, others extend their stay in town for a few extra days. Handling this individually means you're never locked into a group departure time that doesn't match your plans. Taxis and rideshares like Uber in Bariloche are affordable and easy to arrange, giving you the flexibility to leave exactly when it works for you. Please note, taxi`s require cash payment while Uber you can pay via the app.
  • Can you help me extend my stay? Yes. We specialize in ski resort bookings and other unique excursions such as vineyard tours, Easter Island, Santiago, Buenos Aires and more.