Backcountry Skiing

Backcountry Skiing in Chile

Discover the stunning scenery and perfect powder of the Chilean backcountry on your skis!

From Santiago to Coyhaique explore the majestic Andes mountains on your skis. Speed down volcano flanks, enjoy great views of the only fjords in South America and be at one with the mountains! Take a pick from our selection of Backcountry Skiing trips in Chile. The mountains are calling!

The string-bean nation is squeezed between the snowcapped peaks of the massive Andes Mountains and 3,000 miles of rugged Pacific Ocean coastline, with a Mars-like desert in the north and the windswept Patagonia wilderness in the south. In between, the South American country overflows with volcanoes, rushing rivers, lush temperate rainforest and fjords, fertile valleys and renowned vineyards galore.

Chile’s winter sport destinations are also a paradise for passionate skiers and snowboarders. Far from being a novelty, heading south to ski Chile during the hot summer months of the Northern Hemisphere is considered by many skiers to be a rite of passage to experience the mammoth Andes terrain.

Chile’s Ski Season: When to Go

Chile’s reverse seasons let you keep your skis and board waxed from June to October, and for some in the hottest US regions, winter in Chile is a refreshing antidote from the scorching summer heat. School vacations free up kids and give parents more flexibility with family travel planning.

When it comes to splitboarding and backcountry ski touring in Chile, few countries can compare to the country’s variety of terrain, ease of access and sweeping views that often span from Argentina to the deep Pacific Ocean.

In the Lake District and parts of Chilean Patagonia, you can splitboard or ski tour up active and inactive snow-covered volcanoes and end the day in one of a myriad of natural hot springs; locally known as “termas”.