For the true powder enthusiast in the Northern Hemisphere, ski season does not have to end in April. While many people start looking for their swim trunks and sunscreen around Easter, one can look south to the Andes to continue their quest for the Endless Winter.

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Heli-Skiing in Patagonia with Eleven Experience

Palena, Chile

The weather comes off the Pacific Ocean and covers the Andes with a deep, maritime snowpack and the surroundings offer an incredible assortment of open bowls, steep couloirs, and mellow glacier runs. With a wide array of terrain options, all with spectacular views, your guides at Eleven Experiences can dial in the perfect itinerary to suit your group. Each helicopter load will have 1 guide to accompany each group of 4 skiers in a private helicopter, allowing you the freedom to ski and explore the limitless terrain.

A Powder Week in Portillo

Portillo, Chile

Portillo is located in a unique high-alpine setting with unparalleled views and terrain. Surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Andes and on the banks of the beautiful Lake of the Inca, Ski Portillo arguably offers the best ski terrain in South America. Guests from around the world travel to Portillo year after year in search of this experience.

Andes Heliboarding

Santiago, Chile

With access to a number of luxury lodges and easy private programs, Andes Heliboarding won’t disappoint the avid skier who is used to the conditions and services of British Columbia. The VIK winery program will combine heli-skiing by day and sampling some of the best wines in Chile by night. There is a lot of flexibility here, so you can choose to stay in a more Urban setting in Santiago or in a remote lodge near a Volcano or natural reserve.

Powder South

Chilean Central Andes

Powder South Heli-Ski Guides is South America’s premier helicopter ski operation, located in the heart of the Chilean Central Andes. With several heli-ski packages to choose from, including take-off from your very own hotel in Santiago, one is sure to find the trip for them. Click to learn more