We sat down with Brian Pearson, owner at Upscape, to find out about his top ski-related picks in Chile, where he has more than 15 seasons’ experience. Below are his top spots for everything from where to ski or snowboard on untracked snow, to where to get the American-style burger, or how to get the most authentically Chilean lodge experience. For a quick look, we’ve split them into slopes, sleeps, and social spots.
Slopes
Best chance for untracked snow: Ski Arpa
Best slack country/side country: La Parva
Favorite volcano: Antillanca (scenic, good terrain, good access to back country)
Most scenic drive in/up: Corralco, on a road lined with monkey puzzle trees
Take in the beautiful drive up to Corralco.
Sleeps
Best lodge host: Christian Schindler at the Powder Lodge in Tres Valles
Most authentic food and lodging close to skiing: Casa San Regis
Newest room renovations: Portillo
Best ski and wine combo from a single lodge: Mingre Guest House
Relax in the 19th century Spanish-style Mingre Guest House.
Social Spots
Best Chilean-style sandwiches and quick bites: 3100 Resto Bar at La Parva
Best après-ski spot: Disco at Portillo
Best people-watching: 2 PM on a Saturday at 3100 Resto Bar at La Parva
Best slopeside American-style Burger: Tío Bob at Portillo
Once you enjoy a burger up here you will not want to come back down the mountain.
Our Top Itineraries
- UPSCAPE DEPARTURE: Ski In / Wine Out – August 4-12, 2018
- UPSCAPE DEPARTURE: Best Chile Ski Tour – August 4-12, 2018
- Valle Nevado and Nevados de Chillán Ski Experience – Combine skiing at two fantastic resorts with a stay in wine country
- Ultimate Ski Arpa Catskiing Experience – Two full days of backcountry catskiing with fresh powder
