Overall Rating

Chile All Mountain

Chile All Mountain5/53
Chile All Mountain5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews
  • Recommend
    100%
  • Would Revisit
    100%
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Chile All Mountain - Reviews

Chile All Mountain - Reviews

Best Guides in South America

Rachel Cross
05/09/2023
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Age
    36-50
  • Ability
    Intermediate
  • Rider Type
    Snow Boarder
  • Country
    United States
  • Month:
    August
  • Admin Rating
    4

Best Guides in South America

Rachel Cross
05/09/2023
I have traveled to South America twice with PowderQuest - first time was to Argentina and just got back from a week in Chile. Though Chile had a rough season as far as snow fall, we lucked out and arrived just as a storm brought in a few feet. Our local Chilean guides, Chris and Alvaro, made sure our group of 6 was constantly in the loop as far as weather conditions, what resorts they recommended each day based on several factors, and when weather or road conditions didn't allow us to ski/ride, they found fun alternate things for us to do. On the days we did get to ski, they were patient, fun, knowledgeable, and super helpful. They split the group into two according to skill level so no one felt slowed down or pressured to keep up, which was perfect. I couldn't believe they were able to find powder stashes with fresh lines even 2 days after a storm rolled in (I'm used to powder getting tracked out in 10 minutes in California!). I also appreciated that they are ski instructor trainers (meaning they train other instructors) so were able to give me tips about snowboarding I've never heard though I've taken advanced lessons in the past.

We were supposed to go cat skiing one day but the road to Arpa was closed so Chris and Alvaro arranged a trip to the coast to Valparaiso, which turned out to be super fun and a great way to explore a different part of Chile. We were refunded the money for the cat skiing day, which I really appreciated.

The tour itself includes all the lodging and transportation between places once the tour starts, plus breakfasts and dinners together (we had lunch on the mountain together as well, but on our own dime), which really created a sense of camaraderie and allowed six people to get to know each other quickly. We came as strangers and left as friends.

I would definitely board with PowderQuest again!
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PowderQuest Chile 2023

Iain MacKinnon
13/08/2023
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Age
    51-70
  • Ability
    Intermediate
  • Rider Type
    Snow Boarder
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Month:
    August
  • Admin Rating
    3

PowderQuest Chile 2023

Iain MacKinnon
13/08/2023
Just finished my week in Chile on the All Mountain Resort and Off Piste vacation.

The PowderQuest team did good! Fabulous experience. Alvaro and Christian our guides were not only amazingly talented athletes but fantastic leaders and diplomats, encouraging us all to get the very best out of ourselves each day. They are a credit to PowderQuest. I should also mention the driver Philippe who was unfailingly patient and helpful. The food and lodge accommodation were also excellent as were the hotel and the restaurants in Santiago. I leave feeling certain that I was honored to participate and I will be back with PowderQuest because you hire such great people. A life affirming experience. And I should also mention my snowboarding was completely transformed. Thank you all at PowderQuest. I cannot wait for next year. Hasta la vista!
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Unforgettable!

Tim Lee
19/11/2019
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Age
    18-35
  • Ability
    Intermediate
  • Rider Type
    Snow Boarder
  • Country
    United States
  • Month:
    August
  • Admin Rating
    4

Unforgettable!

Tim Lee
19/11/2019
I went on this tour (Snowboarder) in early Aug 2019. Snowfall was weak at Valle Nevada and El Colorado that year and concerning to say the least!

Powderquest is run by seasoned professionals - they made the hard call to force a change in our tour and we went to Nevadas de Chillán after two days of getting our legs warmed up. This decision saved the trip! Chillán received some fresh snowfall and our guides found us untouched snow and fun lines every day.

I found the accommodations a lot of fun, but also relaxing. The team at Farallones made great food, entertained and were amazing hosts. Chillán was great as well.

Special shout out! - Christian was the snowboarder in our guide team. I didn't appreciate the value of having an experienced instructor on the tour until he changed how I ride. I built a lot of bad habits through a handful of years with minimal riding. Christian explained the proper techniques in simple terms and worked with us throughout the trip whenever we wanted, to work out the kinks. Thank you, Chris!

Thanks Powderquest for the memories!
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