PowderQuest

29/08/2024

This week’s lift assist backcountry touring trip here in Patagonia has been 👌🏻

A few of our favorite shots from yesterday’s ski tour high above Nahuel Huapi Lake near the border of Argentina and Chile.

We even made a new friend who we just had to feature in the last shot!

25/08/2024

Stunner of a day in Chile.

The stars aligned with nearly 3 feet of new snow (90cm) and the return of the Andean ☀️ shining bright on all of us blessed enough to be here today. Epic.

Thank you Chile.

19/08/2024

Montana in the house!

A new storm is rolling in to the Central Andes tonight and it looks like our trip guests are amped to explore.

Thanks for booking with us. Hope you find the goods this week!

15/08/2024

Welcome to Patagonia paradise! Day one of our all new Baguales Backcountry Week and the conditions are stellar. 🤙🏻

Sun, powder and some great turns in this remote, private backcountry destination.

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12/08/2024

Quiz! Is this a halo or a sundog?

on the skin track this afternoon in northern Patagonia, Argentina.

10/08/2024

Snowboarding in August is always a blast. Great to be back in Bariloche, Argentina.

31/07/2024

This is how we keep cool in August.

With a fast approaching series of snowstorms here in Chile and Argentina, the ski resorts and backcountry should be getting a big reset this week.

Head south for some well deserved shade!

24/07/2024

Our 1st Chile All Mountain tour of the 2024 ski season is underway and exploring the best ski areas from Farellones to Nevados de Chillan.

Welcome to The Andes!

18/07/2024

🌋 Ski touring the southern volcanoes in Chile is a great way to escape the traditional ski resort culture and truly feel what it’s like to explore in the mountains.

Active volcano Villarrica in Pucon, Chile is where PowderQuest all started back in 1998.

26 years later, this magical zone is still one of our favorite places to explore.

on recent dawn patrol, taking advantage of the high pressure in the land of fire and ice. ❤️🌋 🇨🇱 ⛷️

12/07/2024

Summer’s fun until it’s not.

It’s too hot. Like us, you’re probably already dreaming of your next day on snow.

Thankfully it’s winter somewhere! An overnight flight from North America - Chile and Argentina await with a deep snowpack, cooler temperatures and a great mix of ski resorts and crowd free backcountry skiing and splitboarding.

We have just a handful of spots remaining on guided trips from late July through September.

If a summer ski escape combined with an outstanding cultural experience sounds refreshing, message us for details.

Limited space remains!

10/07/2024

Black and white dreamscapes in the high Central Chilean Andes.

Last September, David and Mo caught the last big storm of the season above the ski village of Farellones, Chile.

The following days provided stellar snow conditions to push out beyond the ski resorts and check out some new and familiar lines. A great way to wrap up the season and start dreaming of what would come in 2024.

We’ve been fortunate to have multiple storms to kick off the 2024 ski season. In fact, it’s been one of the best starts in decades.

We’re stoked to see what July and August bring. Are you coming? Hope to see you down here!

09/07/2024

High pressure in The Andes ☀️

After 2 intense months of seemingly endless snowstorms, South America is enjoying blue bird skies and some great opportunities to get out and explore.

Las Leñas is renowned for some of the best lift access terrain on the planet. Here, our friend .malizia getting after it in Torecillas; 12270ft (3740m) above sea level.

Reach out to us for an opportunity to explore this zone with our IFMGA guides in September.

05/07/2024

Chile has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning World Travel Awards for ten consecutive years.

2024’s Best Adventure Destination in South America.

This accolade underscores Chile’s diverse attractions, from the Atacama Desert to Patagonian glaciers. Renowned for its sustainable tourism, Chile also boasts vibrant cities like Santiago and Valparaíso, and the enigmatic Easter Island.

Ski and snowboard enthusiasts flock to the Andes for world-class ski slopes, adding to the country’s year-round appeal.

Chile’s rich culture, history, and wine regions enhance its allure. This consistent recognition highlights Chile’s excellence in hospitality and infrastructure, making it a top destination for travelers seeking natural beauty and adventure.

02/07/2024

A good day to virtually cool off with some fresh Japanese powder.

Trip guest in the zone.

Myoko, Japan 2024

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01/07/2024

Some of our favorite shots captured during the May and June storms which broke records in South America. Which one is your favorite?

1: Buried car in Bariloche, Argentina. Early May 2024

2: Farellones, Chile pillow lines May 2024

3: June 14

4: swimming pool mid June

5: A break between June storms

6: Perks of the job with . Pre season

7: Farellones Chile by

8: Las Leñas village after we lost count of the storms. .malizia

9: Deep bliss

10: .malizia finally found his car Argentina

Which one is your fav?

30/06/2024

Here we go again!

South America moisture will be plentiful next week focusing on central and southern resorts. We have an updated forecast up on Powderchasers.com. Please support our team with a merchandise purchase or a donation. Some resorts up north have already surpassed total annual snowfall numbers ❄️🏂⛷️.

29/06/2024

🚨Important ‼️

We’ve seen this photo appearing on several social media sites over the past few days.

This is NOT a recent photo and it is creating some confusion for our guests and others heading to Chile this weekend.

This photo is from an early June 2016 storm which dropped over 10 feet of snow on the central Andes. The famous road and switchbacks of the caracoles seen buried in the image, were closed for 2 weeks.

While we just experienced an even larger series of snowstorms over the past few weeks, the road on the Chile side of the pass to Portillo resort is currently open (June 29) and the resort has opened today for the 2024 ski season. The international pass to Mendoza, Argentina, Los Libertadores remains closed.

For those lucky enough to get up there this weekend, conditions should be amazing. Enjoy amigos!

28/06/2024

August Chile trip flashback with team

Thin air and dry pow at

28/06/2024

Can't wait! Who wants to come ski with us this August?

26/06/2024

Portillo has already broken their total season snowfall average and they have not even opened yet!

What a record May and June. Nearly 19 feet (567 cm) of snow so far and the season is looking 🤩 DM us to book your room before the hotel sells out.

Now that the skies have cleared, Portillo is working hard to get things open for the planned June 29th opening.

After multiple delays due to too much snow, July is looking like the time to visit.

🙌🏻 to the lucky staff up there getting things prepped and squeezing in a few runs during their breaks.

25/06/2024

It’s another “dude where’s my car” post!

Our friend .malizia finally found his car in Las Leñas today.

How he’s gonna drive it out of there anytime soon is another question.

25/06/2024

Nevados de Chillan, Chile just before the recent storm rolled in dropping another several feet on the resort and surrounding lift assisted backcountry zones.

24/06/2024

If you can’t make it to South America this “summer” to take advantage of the record breaking snowfall we’ve had in May and June, don’t worry!

Our Japan trips are just 7 months away. 😉

24/06/2024

Last chance to chase powder in July!

Beat the heat and join us for a powder chasing and cultural adventure to the best ski resorts in Patagonia, Argentina.

Snow coverage in The Andes is the best we have seen in decades.

Last spots in July!

July 23-30
July 30-August 6

Learn more
https://powderquest.com/trips/argentina-all-mountain/

23/06/2024

Buenos dias! June 23rd Las Leñas, Argentina ski resort in all its glory. Learn more about this international ski destination here:
https://powderquest.com/ski-resorts/argentina/las-lenas/

23/06/2024

Unreal!

As snow continues to dump on ski slopes in Argentina and Chile, the snow totals are now leading to claims that this is the snowiest start of a ski season there since the 1990s.

23/06/2024

Filler up please!

Gas is expensive but powder is free.

It’s been free refills all month here in Chile and the ski season is off to an amazing start.

Copec gas station in Farellones, Chile. June 22, 2024.

Thanks for going on dawn patrol for this shot.

22/06/2024

Last night in Farellones, Chile.

22/06/2024

A window seat and a bit of luck on your side.

The flight connecting Santiago, Chile and Mendoza, Argentina takes just under 1 hour, flying over some of the highest snow covered peaks in the Andes.

We’re fortunate to have this flight included on our Ultimate Andes Tour this August, where we we ski Chile and Argentina in one amazing trip.

Discover our secret spots in Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva and Las Leñas ski resorts and backcountry.

Photo .spies 2023 PowderQuest trip guest

21/06/2024

Farellones Chile this afternoon getting hammered with snow... again. Best start to the ski season in decades amigos!