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UPSCAPE DEPARTURE: SKI IN WINE OUT

The Ski-In Wine-Out (ski + wine) trip, an Upscape exclusive, combines breathtaking descents at the best ski destinations in the Chilean Andes with personally guided tastings of top notch, innovative wines led by your host, Derek Mossman, the co-founder of MOVI (Movement for Independent Vintners), leading boutique wine producer of Garage Wine Co., and former Portillo ski instructor. You will stay in the chic, intimate settings of small hotels, lodges and haciendas, and sample the finest Chilean cuisine from home-cooked classics to avant-garde dining. You’ll go Cat skiing at Ski Arpa, attend private tours of outstanding wineries both established and off the beaten track.

Everything You Need to Know About Cat Skiing

If you’re looking to shred untouched powder, join us on a Cat skiing adventure at Ski Arpa. Rather than using a helicopter or chair lift, avid skiers can embark on a journey up the mountain using a snowcat. Cat skiing is perfect for those of you who crave deep, dry powder.

This exciting trip allows you to get away from the crowd at ski resorts and have more time to ski on pristine mountains. Snowcats have also been making major advancements over the years, accommodating skiers with heating and cooling systems, large windows overlooking picturesque views, and even sound entertainment. While many believe Cat skiing is only for experts, the powdery terrain is quite perfect for  intermediate powder skiers.

Ski Arpa: Renowned Skiing in Chile

Recognized globally as one of the leading Cat skiing locations in the industry, Ski Arpa is situated in Valle El Arpa, just beneath Mt. Aconcagua which is the second highest mountain peak in the world. From remarkable views of Mt. Aconcagua to skiing down untouched powder, Ski Arpa is truly a unique experience.

Check out below for more information regarding our Ski-In Wine-Out adventure in Chile!

STARTING AT

$4,825 usd

7 Days / 6 Nights

Overnight

Luciano K; Powder Lodge; Casa San Regis

When

July  – September

TRIP PREVIEW

Day

01

ARRIVE | in Santiago + settle in to hotel Luciano K

EXPLORE | Santiago, a thriving metropolis, quickly emerging onto the international food and wine scene

MEET | Derek Mossman, an original founder of MOVI, as he takes you through a private dinner + pairing experience

+ meals included: dinner

Overnight: Luciano K

Day

02

BREATHE | in the fresh air and stunning backdrop of the Andes

SHRED | the exclusive slopes of La Parva, Chile

+ meals included: breakfast, dinner

Overnight: Powder Lodge

Day

03

RISE | to an altitude of 3,670 m / 12,040 ft where Valle Nevado offers the largest skiable domain in Chile

+ meal: breakfast, dinner

Overnight: Powder Lodge

Day

04

MEET | two family vineyards, with different backgrounds and equally impressive harvests

SAVOR | a California-Chilean-style meal prepared by Flaherty Winery owner with ingredients straight from the garden

SLEEP | in a 250 year old hacienda in wine country

+ meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Overnight: Casa San Regis

Day

05

SKI | the wide-open slopes with no lift lines at Ski Portillo

REST | up for tomorrow’s Ski Arpa adventure

REPEAT!

+ meals included: breakfast, dinner

Overnight: Casa San Regis

Day

06

PREPARE | for one of the most unique experiences in the world at Valle el Arpa

SOAK | up the views of unparalleled vertical snow conditions surrounded by both Mt. Aconcagua and the Pacific Ocean

SKI | over 13,000 vertical feet of some of the best untracked powder*

*Intermediate or advanced level skiing experience required.

+ meals included: breakfast, skier’s box lunch, dinner

Overnight: Casa San Regis

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