Malalcahuello, the town If you are reading this blog, then you have heard of Malalcahuello, a small rural town in the central-south of Chile, 120km from the city of Temuco towards the Andes mountains. In the local pehuenche indigenous language, Malalcahuello means “horse corral”. You can still occasionally see horses…
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…
Spring Spring starts in mid September and finishes at the beginnning of December but with coming of climate change, August can have temperatures and weather suitable for cross-country skiing/splitboard or trekking with snowshoes in National Park Conguillío, although the daylight hours are still short. Access Conguillío National Park is usually…
Skiing in Chile – What to Wear The clothes you need for skiing in Chile are really the same as what you need in other ski centres around the world. Mountains are mountains and tend to have the same weather conditions, although the altitude can vary, and with it the…
The Zorro con Botas (The fox with boots) Is the name of this modern ski centre which opened on Volcano Lonquimay in the central-south of Chile in 2012. It takes its name from the native fox (Zorro culpeo) that inhabits the Reserve in which the ski centre is located. It´s…
Skiing near Santiago Los Tres Valles (The Three Valleys): Nevado, El Colorado & La Parva Nevado Valley just 56 km (35 miles) from the capital Santiago, together with the two neighbouring ski centres, El Colorado & La Parva, form the larges ski-able areain the southern hemisphere. Portillo Portillo opened in…
Ski Centres in Chile Central Chile (Santiago) The three valleys (Tres Valles) is made up of three ski centres which offer combined ticket packages so that you can visit all three: Valle Nevado, El Colorado and La Parva. Valle Nevado is 90 minutes drive from Santiago and caters to intermediate…
Corralco ski resort is hosting its seventh snowkite festival this year from the 24th to 27th of September, closely followed by the national freeride circuit which starts in Antillanca ski field on Volcano Osorno and ends at Corralco ski resort on Volcano Lonquimay. Both are great spectator sports and for…