Malalcahuello comes alive in winter with ski and snow enthusiasts. The small town cuadruples in size and local businesses and entrepreneurs maximise their activity and earnings offering all sorts of activities and products. Skiing/Snowboarding From July to September skiing and snowboarding are the main winter activities in Malalcahuello. Cross country…
Malalcahuello is a quaint rural town situated in a beautiful valley of the Andes mountains in the central-south of Chile. It is surrounded by forested mountains which in winter turn completely white with snow creating a stunning landscape. Cycleway Manzanar to Malalcahuello Passing through this beautiful valley the cycleway was…
In 2019 Corralco has returned to offer snowkite equipment to rent and guide. They will also host the annual snowkite festival 29 August- 01 September, where one can mix it with the small but dedicated community in Chile of kiteboarders/snowkiters, led by Ariel Blaschke. For participants of the festival Chile…
If you are new to skiing you might be wondering about the different types of skiing and skis that they talk about. It can be quite confusing, especially if you are considering buying some skis. Here is a brief overview of the different types of skiing and what gear is…
Rail Trail, Andes, Chile Like many of my age, I have a sad fascination with disused railway lines. Back in 1962 I did my first walk along a rail line long since closed – it was the 20 km line that used to connect the shale oil mine in Newnes…
For those who are experienced in Mountaineering the summit of Sierra Nevada can be scaled during spring to autumn, 2554m: However it is rated as difficult due to the presence of crevasses which can be hidden by a thin layer of powder snow. The area is ideal for trekking. There…