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Rental fleets in Argentina and Chile are not equal. Here is how I decide what to bring, what to rent and what to buy, resort by resort.

What a full winter in Bariloche really costs and really feels like: where to live at the Catedral base, along the kilometres or in the city, how to reach the mountain without a car, why the 2026 season pass only pays off on day 63, and what happens after 90 days on a tourist stay.

What skiing and snowboarding in Argentina actually feel like: Cerro Catedral’s scale, Bariloche’s people, mate and asado culture, Patagonian sunsets, and the drawbacks worth knowing before you plan a trip.

Planning a South America ski trip means choosing between early-season uncertainty, busy July holidays, reliable August conditions, and quieter September skiing. Here's what each part of the season offers, and how to choose the right dates for your trip.

Imagine finishing a week in the French Alps, where you can move through Les 3 Vallées from Val Thorens toward Méribel and Courchevel across roughly 600 kilometres of connected pistes, supported by a lift network designed to move enormous numbers of people quickly and…

If you are planning a ski or snowboard trip to South America, there is a good chance that you will eventually arrive at the same question almost everyone asks: should you go to Argentina or

Planning your first ski or snowboard trip to South America is exciting — and overwhelming. This first-timer's guide compares Argentina and Chile, walks through every major Andes ski resort, and helps you choose the right destination for the trip you actually want.