Discover the snow
POWDER SOUTH operates in the Chilean Central Andes, primarily between latitudes 32 degrees and 35 degrees South. We are based outside of Santiago, Chile, where we have access to thousands of hectares of unlimited terrain.
Such terrain includes the Aconcagua, Juncal and Rio Colorado Valleys to the North, the Olivares, Parraguirre, and Tupungato Valleys located centrally, and the Aparejo, Marmolejo, Pangal, Rengo to Tinguiririca Valleys to the South. This is an amazingly vast mountain region offering a variety of endless terrain, from glaciated Andean peaks to steep ridges and gullies, with elevations ranging from 2,500 meters (8,250’) to 4,500 meters (14,850’), a combination of some of the world’s most exciting heli-skiing/snowboarding terrain imaginable, surrounded by a breathtaking backdrop of 6,700 meter (22,000’) peaks.
Our highly skilled, experienced, and professional guides find terrain suitable for every skier and snowboarder’s ability and standards. With such endless terrain and vertical, our guides safely find terrain for those who want to challenge and improve skills and those who want a mellow, fun, and exclusive powder day in the backcountry. We have the privilege of maritime snow pack, which is dry due to the high altitude, synonymous with champagne powder at its best. Snow accumulation comes from the Pacific Ocean, a mere 100 miles (160 km) west of the Andes. Flying conditions are best during winter, due to an almost zero thermal reduction, which is a daily weather phenomena in summer caused by heat and cumulus build-up in early afternoon.
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El Morado Lodge & Spa – Maipo Valley
The newest addition is the all new cozy and stylish Morado Lodge, a 5 Million Dollar investment with a deluxe SPA (SPA will be finished in Jan 2018), Cozy rooms and all that is needed for the perfect Heliski lodge in the very heart of the Chilean Andes. This new lodge has the closest and best access to Terrain of all Lodges in the Andes. Located at the end of the MAIPO VALLEY, where Powder South has been operating for 15 years already.
Only minutes from some of our best terrain, minimizing flight time for our clients. We are very proud of this Lodge and it is something we have been waiting for a long time. The lodge was also built using energy efficiency concepts, we are 100% solar energy and very proud of it!
Altiplanico Lodge – Maipo Valley
The ALTIPLANICO LODGE, nestled in the foothills of the Chilean Andes, is a wonderful, unique and cozy lodge for heli-skiing. This charmingly rustic lodge, designed to blend in with nature, is situated on an exclusive 20,000 sq mt (5 acres) of forested parkland along the banks of the scenic Maipo River. It is constructed with a tasteful combination of local woods, adobe, colorful tile, and copper. The lodge has a lovely walking garden with paths, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and a panoramic view of the Andes mountains. The Maipo River’s glacial waters flow powerfully beside the Altiplanico Lodge, and the snow-capped mountains surrounding the lodge are a natural backdrop of astounding beauty.
The locally owned, deluxe, and tastefully designed Altiplanico Lodge is a jewel of Andean hospitality located in the Maipo Valley, family run to perfection – and within five minutes of South America’s best heli-skiing!
Ethnically inspired interiors invite you to relax in front of a fireplace or an outdoor bonfire at night. You will enjoy attentive personalized service, exquisitely prepared, gourmet meals and multiple options of outdoor activities to choose from. Enjoy a walk in the gardens or along the river, or a quiet evening with the stars soaking in the natural beauty and clear mountain air of the lodge’s surroundings.
The visually pleasing interior design of this hotel has a décor comprised of artwork and textiles in earth tones, originating from the region and around the world. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, well lit with large windows and stunning mountain views, a luxurious blend of rustic, nature, and contemporary. Cable TV and free WiFi are available as well as laundry services.
This lodge is in an incredible location to base your heli-ski/heli-boarding adventure with Powder South with direct access to world-class mountain terrain only minutes away by helicopter.
Puma Lodge
The Puma Lodge, encompassed by stunning Andes Mountain scenery, nicknamed the Powder Capital of the Andes, is located one valley due south of our former base in the Maipo Valley. The Puma Lodge is a 5 star lodge located in the Rio Los Cipreses National Reserve, near the Argentine border. Surrounded by the magnificence of nature, rugged mountains, deep valleys and the Cipreses River, The Puma Lodge is a stylish, contemporary lodge at which to base your Powder South heli-ski/board adventure. From Puma Lodge we will access 100’s of hectares of NEW high quality terrain in which to achieve your heli-skiing/boarding dreams.
Apres-ski, lounge in luxury at THE Puma Lodge after an invigorating day of world-class heli-skiing. The 5,500 square meters (almost 1.5 acres) of facilities at The Puma Lodge include; luxurious, spacious rooms, a spa, sauna, steam room, outdoor hot tubs and swimming pool, a fully equipped gym and fitness center, yoga room, climbing wall, game room, a well-stocked wine cellar and gourmet restaurant.
Savor exquisite wines paired with healthy gourmet cuisine at Alto Las Leñas restaurant. Treat yourself to Los Cipreses’ spa, enjoy a soothing massage, or relaxing swim in the outdoor swimming pool, indulge your senses while relaxing in one of the jacuzzi hot tubs, gazing at the stars, and retire for the evening to the comfort of your room, refreshed, recharged and ready for another legendary day of world-class heli-skiing with Powder South HELI-SKI GUIDES in the Central Andes of Chile.
VIK Lodge
Perched on a hill top in the midst of an 11,000 acre estate, VIK Lodge in Chile is the cutting-edge, James Bond-esque design masterpiece of Alexander Vik and his wife Carrie, along with renowned Architect Marcelo daglio. Hovering in your carbon fiber hammock-style bathtub in the VIK suite after skiing great powder all day long, you can gaze out across the Lodge own private vineyard, over the rolling foothills of the Millahue Valley and out towards the snow-capped peaks you have just skied! VIK lodge is located at about 2 hrs from Santiago by car.
VIK is located in Millahue, Chile, approximately two hours south of Santiago. The property is 4,325 hectares (10,688 acres) comprising the end of the entire Millahue valley. The vineyard retreat is perched on and covers a hilltop above a lake at the center of the vineyard with panoramic 360 degree views. The vineyard can be seen spreading into the many smaller valleys and weaving among numerous gorges and mountains. In the distance are the majestic Andes Mountains.
Viña Vik is an avant-garde retreat and wine-spa that merges exceptional design, incomparable location and natural setting, warm authentic service, and environmentally- minded practices. A singularly remarkable celebration of its location, Viña Vik showcases cutting-edge architecture, art and design.
Designed by Alexander and Carrie Vik, the visionaries behind Vik Retreats, in association with Marcelo Daglio, Viña Vik is a 22-room retreat perched on a hilltop with breathtaking 360-degree views across the 11,000-acre property. The visually stunning hotel features innovative design and an extensive collection of site-specific artwork by Chilean and international artists, most of them created specifically for the retreat in cooperation with Alexander and Carrie Vik. Each of the 22 suites offers singular décor, art and a unique experience for guests, as no two are alike. The building is transparent while still providing privacy for each suite, and has a floating sculptural roof of bronzed titanium inspired by the surrounding mountains, the wind, and the work of Frank Gehry and Richard Serra.
Viña Vik welcomes guests through a central, open-format public living area and gardens. Every suite boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing guests to take in the majestic views across the property. Beyond the public living areas, guests will find a beautiful cantilevered slate pool extending out over the valleys and lake below, offering the sensation of swimming above it all.
Individual suites all feature exclusive art and design. For example, The Vik Suite features works by artist Antonio Segui and James Turrell, among others, as well as a never-before seen hammock-style Vessel Bathtub by Splinter Works, ideally positioned to take in the spectacular VIK landscape. The Azulejo Suite features a Portuguese Azulejo tile mosaic spanning one entire wall and the ceiling, depicting the vineyard landscape in its entirety and art by Pablo Montealegre. The Chile Suite features a variety of Chilean art and design. Francisco Uzebeaga’s unique portrayal of Hollywood film scenes on canvas is also on display in the Hollywood suite, while the Fornasetti Suite pays homage to the great designer of the same name with his original furniture and design elements.
Viña Vik features an exquisite collection of art and art installations, including works by leading international artists as well as creations of the retreat’s owners, Alexander and Carrie Vik. Art and design are central to the interior spaces and showcased throughout the retreat, from each piece of furniture, to murals and installations, to sculpture and paintings alike.
Green Design
The design of Viña Vik has focused on minimizing the need for energy use by maximizing natural resources to heat, cool, ventilate and irrigate. The property operates in an environmentally-conscious manner through its extensive use of water collection and recycling, solar technologies, intelligent energy efficiency systems and green architecture. Radiant heat is generated by solar tubes, while fireplaces provide additional heat and ambiance when needed.
Santiago
So unique it cannot be done out of any other cosmopolitan city on the planet
After a fantastic day of heli-skiing, return to your luxuriously comfortable room or suite, with fully-wired technology. Enjoy the spa, a relaxing massage, and a drink by the panoramic terrace, before heading out dinner at Santiago’s finest restaurants. Santiago is a happening city of sophistication, the highest standards in cuisine, and great nightlife. POWDER SOUTH offers this exceptional option with our Private Heli-Ski package (4 people / 1 guide).
Patagonia Grand Class Exclusive Charter
This may be the most spectacular ski trip on earth: exploring Patagonia on one of the world’s finest yachts, with two helicopters at your disposal to ski an entire region of untouched mountains. Join POWDER SOUTH on our deluxe ship, the Atmosphere, which was ranked among the top 10 exploration ships of the world by Super Yacht World and also called one of the best by Forbes. The ship has 32 crew members ready to pamper you with a spa, outdoor hot tubs, chefs, and so much more to indulge in after an unmatched day of heli-skiing. We spare no expense on this trip, from the gourmet meals to guided wildlife adventures to the open bar. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What awaits you
Helicopter ski operation in South America
If you want a ski trip of a lifetime, choose Powder South. One of South America’s premier helicopter ski operation, Powder South knows just what you need to have a great heliski trip. Powder South has been in business for 8 seasons and their guides have 30 years of experience skiing and riding in the Andes.
In the past, informal operations have offered vertical runs near ski areas, but now Powder South presents an entirely new dimension of remote heliskiing at world-class standards. With the vast terrain Powder South can take you to, skiers and snowboarders from around the world will love heliskiing in the Andes. Imagine soaring over the Andes in state-of-the-art AS 350-B3 and Bell 407 Helicopters and seeing the beautiful snowy vistas and you’ll know that Powder South is the choice for you.
Unique culture at the traditional Chilean mountain lodge
Powder South Heliski Guides was founded by former Olympic Skier Joaquin Oyarzun and IFMGA and UIAGM guide, Rodrigo Mujica, who are both ski and mountaineering entrepreneurs and guides. Both of these guys were born and raised in Chile but spent decades living in the U.S. so they know what it takes to make the best heliski experience for travelers and adventure enthusiasts.
During your Powder South trip you’ll enjoy the generous hospitality and unique culture at your traditional Chilean mountain lodge. Packages are available for 3-day or week-long trips, from June through October.
3 reasons to choose Powder South:
- Expert guides with a passion for skiing.
- Superb South American heliski business.
- Amazing scenery and culture!
El Morado Lodge & Spa - Maipo Valley
Includes
- 3 or 6 full days of Heli-Skiing / Heli-Snowboarding
- Lodging in the all new El Morado Lodge & Spa (details below)
- Breakfast, daily heli-picnic, and dinners included
- Final night in 5-star Ritz Carlton in Santiago
- Small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350- B3 or our Bell 407)
- Experienced and professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski Guides
- Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System)
- Powder Skis and/or Snowboard equipment
- Ground transportation, including pick-up at the airport and drop-off after the last day of skiing to either your hotel or airport.
- Andes Ski Terrain
- 6-Day Chile Heli Skiing Itinerary
Altiplanico Lodge - Maipo Valley
Includes
- 3 or 6 full days of Heli-Skiing / Heli-Snowboarding
- Lodging in the locally owned Altiplanico Lodge (details below)
- Breakfast, daily heli-picnic, and dinners included
- Final night in 5-star Ritz Carlton in Santiago
- Small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350- B3 or our Bell 407)
- Experienced and professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski Guides
- Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System)
- Powder Skis and/or Snowboard equipment
- Ground transportation, including pick-up at the airport and drop-off after the last day of skiing to either your hotel or airport.
Puma Lodge Heli Skiing
Includes
- 3 or 6 full days of Heli-Skiing / Heli-Snowboarding
- Lodging in the 5 Star Puma Lodge (details below)
- Breakfast, daily heli-picnic, and dinners included
- Final night in 5-star Ritz Carlton in Santiago
- Small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350- B3 or our Bell 407)
- Experienced and professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski Guides
- Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System)
- Powder Skis and/or Snowboard equipment
- Ground transportation, including pick-up at the airport and drop-off after the last day of skiing to either your hotel or airport.
VIK Lodge – Cipreses Valley
Includes
- 6 full days of Heli-Skiing / Heli-Snowboarding
- PRIVATE HELICOPTER: 10 hours of flight time (1 group only, 2 more hrs of flight time than our regular privates)
- 7 nights lodging (single room), breakfast, daily heli-picnic, and dinners included. (6 at our SUPER deluxe Lodge VIK and the last night at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel)
- Small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350- B3 or our Bell 407)
- Experienced and professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski Guides
- Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System)
- Powder Skis and/or Snowboard equipment
- Ground transportation, including pick-up at the airport and drop-off after the last day of skiing to either your hotel or airport.
Santiago
Includes
- 3 or 6 full days of Heli-Skiing / Heli-Snowboarding.
- PRIVATE HELICOPTER: 6/10 hours of flight time (1 group only)
- 7 nights lodging (single room) at a 5 star hotel in Santiago, Chile (Ritz Carlton, W Hotel or Grand Hyatt) breakfast and daily heli-picnic included.
- Small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350- B3 or our Bell 407)
- Experienced and professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski Guides
- Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System)
- Powder Skis and/or Snowboard equipment
- Ground transportation, including pick-up at the airport and drop-off after the last day of skiing to either your hotel or airport.
Patagonia Grand Class Exclusive Charter
Includes
- 6 days of Heli-Skiing / Heli-Snowboarding
- PRIVATE HELICOPTER: 35 hours of flight time (2 groups only).
- 6 nights lodging (double room) at our deluxe & exclusive ship, all meals included, breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, open bar. Onboard activities (sauna, thalassotherapy hot tubs). Wildlife adventures expeditions (guided). Jet boats, zodiacs, other watercraft and / or helicopter (according to expeditions defined by Nomads of the Seas).
- 1 night lodging (double room) at a 5-star hotel in Santiago or 5-star hotel in Puerto Montt breakfast included.
- Experienced & Professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski Guides
- Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System)
- Private Bell 407 helicopter plus second back-up helicopter.
- Powder Skis and/or Snowboard equipment.
- Group size maximum 20 skiers / snowboarders per week
- Puerto Montt ground transportation, including airport pick-up, embarkation, and debarkation at Powder South Guest House reception
Not Included (all packages)
- Additional flying time
- Personal items and services (alcoholic beverages, tips, laundry, etc.) and expenses incurred in the case of an evacuation or rescue
- Single supplement fee – FREE for private packages
- Non-skier guest lodging & board
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Powder South LLCBoulder Colorado 80304
United States
Operator's GT&C
Powder South, LLC Heliski Guides Policies- General and Super Yacht
1 – General Heli-Ski Program Policy
Refund Policy:
In the event of not flying due to poor weather, high avalanche conditions, or high winds, POWDER SOUTH, LLC will give you a credit of 50% of your unused hours from the package you bought. All credits are available on account for two calendar years towards the use of a deposit for a future trip. Due to the complexity and high pre expense involved on having a full time helicopter/s for the season, no cash refunds will be given. The refund policy applies for all situations.
POWDER SOUTH, LLC reserves the right to refuse a person, participation on any trip, if we find that person to be mentally unprepared for the trip. During the trip the Heli-Ski Guide reserves the right to require a person to return to Base or to abandon the trip, if by their judgment, for any reason, a person is unfit to continue participating in an ongoing activity. If, for any reason, anyone leaves the trip before its completion, for whatever reason, there will be no reimbursement of fees. If the weather, or other factor(s), makes completing our objective impossible, our policy stated above will apply. In the case of the participant’s need for a rescue, or the participant leaves the trip before its completion, for whatever reason, the participant is responsible for any expenses incurred. POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for any expenses incurred if the trip should be delayed due to weather, mechanical failure, strikes, theft, acts of nature, civil disturbances, terrorism, acts of war, pandemic, government restrictions or regulations (such as a pandemic), failure of any form of transportation to arrive or depart as scheduled, or discrepancies over which POWDER SOUTH, LLC has no control.
Cancellation Policy:
POWDER SOUTH, LLC RECOMMENDS ALL CLIENTS GET 3RD-PARTY TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IN CASE YOU HAVE TO CANCEL. (Global Rescue and Travel Guard are two options). If the participant cancels at any time before the activity, there will be no refund of deposit. The trip balance payment is due in full 120 days before the start date of the activity. If cancellation occurs at anytime before departure, there will be no reimbursement of fees. In some cases a credit for the next season can be arranged for a percentage of the total amount, at the discretion of Powder South Directors.
If we do not receive your deposit by the date it is due, (120 days before the start of the trip) we will immediately cancel your seat and open it up to another person.
POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for the terms and conditions of any airline tickets. POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged baggage, skis, or equipment, or any expenses incurred in the event of such loss or damage. If POWDER SOUTH, LLC chooses to cancel a trip for reasons other than the above stated, payment will be refunded in full except for credit card fees, if any.
Empty Seats:
POWDER SOUTH, LLC reserves the right to fill empty seats. On a Private or Semi Private, POWDER SOUTH staff may request to occupy empty seats.
I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions stated on the POWDER SOUTH, LLC POLICY and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon the parties during the entire period of participation in the said activity(s).
2 – Super Yacht Policy
Powder South Super Yacht Deposit:
These are special projects and booking a Super Yacht to Antarctica and Patagonia requires a different booking process. In order to secure any of these exclusive adventures, due to the high cost of the lease of the Super Yacht, Powder South requests that a down-payment of the entire lease value of the Yacht and remaining Heli-Ski program and APA associate cost be paid 240 days prior to departure.
After submitting your application, we will provide you with the owner’s yacht management account, so you pay directly and avoid double bank wire fees…
Powder South strongly recommends that immediately after booking your trip, and no longer than 72 hours after making your deposit, you contact any of our recommended insurance companies — Ripcora, Global Rescue, Travel Guard — in order to avoid any financial hardship caused by an unexpected cancellation, interruption, or medical emergency.
For the Super Yacht Heli Ski program this insurance will apply for the Heli-Ski associate cost per individual. Again, please acquire cancellation insurance from any of our recommended insurance companies, Ripcora, Global Rescue, Travel Guard, and to avoid any financial hardship due to an unexpected cancellation, interruption or medical emergency.
Powder South Refund Policy:
Powder South does not refund or give credit to passengers in the event of not flying due to poor weather, high winds, or high-risk avalanche conditions.
POWDER SOUTH, LLC reserves the right to refuse a person from participating in any trip, if we find that person to be mentally or physically unprepared. During the trip the Heli-Ski Guide reserves the right to require a person to return to Base or to abandon the trip, if by their judgment, for any reason, a person is unfit to continue participating in an ongoing activity. If, for any reason, anyone leaves the trip before its completion, there will be no reimbursement of fees. If the weather, or any other factor or factors, makes completing our objective impossible, our policy stated above will apply. In the case of the participant’s need for a rescue, or the participant leaves the trip before its completion, for whatever reason, the participant is responsible for any expenses incurred. POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for any expenses incurred if the trip should be delayed due to poor weather, mechanical failure, strikes, theft, acts of nature, civil disturbances, pandemic, terrorism, acts of war, government restrictions or regulations, failure of any form of transportation to arrive or depart as scheduled, or discrepancies over which POWDER SOUTH, LLC has no control.
Cancellation Super Yacht Policy:
POWDER SOUTH RECOMMENDS ALL CLIENTS AQUIRE ACCIDENT AND TRIP CANCELATION INSURANCE. (For example, with Ripcora, Global Rescue, Travel Guard). If the participant cancels at any time before the activity, there will be no refund of the deposit. The trip balance payment is due in full 240 days before the start date of the activity. If cancellation occurs 239 to 180 days before departure, there will be 50% reimbursement of the trip fee. If the participant cancels 179 days or less before departure, there will be absolutely no reimbursement of fees. If we do not receive your deposit by the date it is due, (240 before the start of the trip) we will immediately cancel the Yacht reservation and open it up to other parties.
POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for the terms and conditions of any airline tickets. POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged baggage, skis, or equipment, or any expenses incurred in the event of such loss or damage. If POWDER SOUTH, LLC chooses to cancel a trip for reasons other than those stated above, payment will be refunded in full except for credit card fees, if any.
I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions stated on the POWDER SOUTH, LLC POLICY and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon the parties during the entire period of participation in the said activity or activities.
Your personal expert for this trip
Martin, LUEX's Head of Travel, started out skating in the UK, before escaping to the powder of Canadian mountains. He found his way to LUEX through years of chasing snow in winter and waves in France during summer. These days, he manages our surf and snow teams, while squeezing in surf trips to his favorite right-handers at Cokes and Kasabu in the Maldives, or powder missions to the tree-lined runs of Revelstoke. At LUEX, he combines his love for board sports with making sure every trip runs smoothly.
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