Selected Articles

Valle Nevado

Valle Nevado is enormous. With over 22,000 acres, this resort could hold Whistler, Vail, Jackson Hole, and Snowbird all within its boundaries, and this does not even include the backcountry possibilities. Being one of the few world class resorts in the Andes, Valle Nevado is quickly becoming popular with the serious skiers and snowboarders of North America and Europe. From the world class hotels and restaurants to the 6,000 vertical foot heli runs, the secrets of Valle Nevado have been well kept over the years. Well... until now.
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Portillo

Secluded in the Andes Mountains north of Santiago, Portillo is the pioneer of ski resorts in South America. The layout of the mountain on a high alpine lake is just as intriguing as the 100 year old history that proceeds the present day Portillo. With an 80% chance of a sunny day and an average snow fall of 24.7 ft, Portillo is a "must do" for any rider on the South American continent.
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Termas Chillan

Lying at the base of the breathing Volcan Chillan, Termas Chillan Ski and Spa Resort is a unique combination of world class riding and hot, mineral springs tucked away in the southern Andes. With smoke steaming from the many natural vents of the mountain and from the three large mineral pools, the setting is quite surreal for a ski resort. And after a hard day of riding 3,000 vertical foot runs, it is relaxing to know the world renowned spa is there to ease the pain.
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Catedral Alta Patagonia

Towering above the beautiful Lake Nahuel Huapi, the famous Catedral Alta Patagonia resort is known today, as the Whistler of South America. Being 12 miles from Argentina's top tourist destination, Bariloche, Catedral has transformed from the oldest ski area of Argentina into a modern, world class resort with the accommodations, restaurants, and facilities to please any taste. With in the boundaries of one of Patagonia's most scenic national parks, the breath taking views and long, steep slopes around the mountain are what true rider's dream of, especially during the months of July and August.
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Brighton, Utah

If there is one mountain that caters to snowboarders it's Brighton Resort. Brighton was the first mountain in Utah to allow snowboarding, and therefore bred some of the best riders the sport has ever seen.
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Chilean ski resorts:

Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva, Portillo, Termas de Chillán, Pucon, Ski Arpa

Argentinean ski resorts:

Cerro Bayo, Cerro Catedral, Cerro Chapelco

Sponsors include:

Valle Nevado Ski Resort, Chile

Termas Chillan Ski & Spa Resort

O'neill

Atomic Snowboards

Serfas Optics

Backcountry.com

Homebreak

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chill

Contact:

Bill Novak
bill@mihnow.org