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AfarAug 11, 2026

Skiing in August? The Secretly Amazing Place to Hit the Slopes Right Now Following Record Snowfall

After a disappointing ski season in the western United States, the Southern Hemisphere is more than making up for it with an epic season of fresh powder. Among resorts in the Andes to check out: Cerro ...

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  • Ski PortilloSightResort with coveted off-piste terrain above Laguna del Inca
  • Hotel PortilloHotelIconic, all-inclusive lodging at Ski Portillo
  • Elsewhere
  • Hotel Valle NevadoHotelValle Nevado, ChileConvenient accommodations at Chile's largest alpine resort
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OutsideJul 30

Inside the Record-Breaking Snow Hitting South America’s Famed Ski Resorts Right Now

The U.S. ski season was a bust, but the Andes are getting hammered right now with their biggest snowstorms in decades. Our Chile-based contributor shares an inside look at the ultimate summer powder chase, and how these legendary resorts offer bucket-list skiing well into October.

9 things in this story
  • Portillo ski resortSightSouth America's oldest winter resort, home to an iconic canary yellow hotel.
  • Elsewhere
  • El ColoradoSightSantiago, ChileContamos con más de 2000 equipos de la mejor calidad para tener a tu servicio y que tengas la mejor experiencia en la…
  • La ParvaSightSantiago, ChileIt is in the middle ridge of the "3 Valleys" resorts that also includes El Colorado and Valle Nevado.
  • Aconcagua Ski ResidencesHotelSantiago, ChileNew residences offering access to skiable terrain.
  • Las LeñasSightMendoza, ArgentinaIconic resort in Argentina with significant snow depth.
  • Nevados de ChillánNeighborhoodChillán, ChileSki resort located about six hours south of Santiago.
  • Las CondesNeighborhoodSantiago, ChileIt concentrates corporate headquarters, luxury hotels, and high-rise offices in a sleek skyline locals call…
  • VitacuraNeighborhoodSantiago, ChileIt is one of the most expensive and fashionable areas of Santiago.
  • SkitotalPlaceSantiago, ChileOffers rentals and resort transfers from Las Condes.
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