Andes ski town base village at blue hour
Pow, ski town directory

Everything you
need on the ground.

Pow is the working directory of the people and places that actually keep a ski trip running, rentals, shops, schools, restaurants, medical, massage. Vetted, organized by town, kept current.

Now accepting featured listings & sponsored content → get listed
(01) Categories

What's in the directory.

Rentals

Ski & snowboard rental shops with current-year gear, fitting, delivery and damage waivers.

Shops

Pro ski & snowboard retailers, apparel, hardgoods, wax, accessories and replacement parts.

Repairs

Tune shops, base repair, binding service and same-day turnaround locations.

Ski schools

Certified instructors and schools, group and private, English-speaking where possible.

Restaurants

Parrillas, mountain restaurants, sushi nights, breakfast spots, vetted by locals.

Medical

Clinics, hospitals, after-hours pharmacies and English-speaking doctors near each resort.

Massage & recovery

Sports massage, physio, hot springs, sauna and cold plunge facilities.

Lodging extras

Boutique cabins, mountain refugios and locally run guesthouses worth a callout.

(02) By town

Organized where it matters.

Bariloche
Argentina

Bariloche

Biggest ski-town ecosystem in South America. Dozens of rental shops, parrillas, breweries and after-ski clinics.

Full listings coming soon
San Martín de los Andes
Argentina

San Martín de los Andes

Smaller, calmer, refined. Excellent restaurants, fewer rental options, book ahead.

Full listings coming soon
Malargüe / Las Leñas
Argentina

Malargüe / Las Leñas

Remote. Two distinct hubs, base village and Malargüe town, with very different service levels.

Full listings coming soon
Santiago, Tres Valles base
Chile

Santiago, Tres Valles base

Most rentals, shops and medical care live down in Santiago, not on the mountain.

Full listings coming soon
Pucón & Villarrica
Chile

Pucón & Villarrica

Volcano-front town with strong outdoor service economy. Good for combo trips.

Full listings coming soon
Chillán
Chile

Chillán

Resort-town hybrid with hot springs, family restaurants and one of the best parrillas in the country.

Full listings coming soon
For shops & operators

Get in front of skiers planning their trip.

Featured listings, sponsored guides, and partner placements are available for vetted shops, schools, restaurants and service providers across Argentina and Chile. Reach skiers and snowboarders before they leave home.

Inquire about a featured listing →
Find your match

Not sure which resort fits your trip?

Take the free questionnaire and get personalized South America ski resort recommendations.

Free Ski Guide · Personalized Planning
Start Planning