How Heli Skiing in Chile!
Three days to week-long packages to enjoy the absolutely best heli-skiing in South America. Our location is in the stylish, contemporary, 5 star Puma Lodge, located south of Santiago, encompassed by stunning Andes Mountain scenery, surrounded by the magnificence of nature, rugged mountains, deep valleys at the confluence of the Cipreses and Cachapoal Rivers. From Puma Lodge we have access to high quality terrain, nicknamed the Powder Capital of the Andes, in which to achieve your heli-skiing/boarding dreams.
The Southern Hemisphere enables us to offer alternate season heli-skiing during the Northern Hemisphere summer. Our Heli-Ski packages are culturally unique and reflect the generous hospitality of the traditional Chilean mountain lodge, as well they offer world class skiing and snowboarding unsurpassed in South America.
Our location and terrain
We operate in the Chilean Central Andes, primarily between latitudes 32 degrees and 35 degrees South. We are based south of Santiago, Chile, where we have access to thousands of hectares of unlimited terrain. This amazingly vast mountain region offers a variety of endless terrain, from glaciated Andean peaks to steep ridges and gullies. Elevations range from 2.500 meters (8,250ft) to 4.500 meters (14,850ft). A combination of some of the world’s most exciting Heli Skiing / snowboarding terrain imaginable, surrounded by breathtaking peaks of up to 5000m (16,404ft).
Season July to September
Our Packages (4 & 8 guest)
"3 Days" and a "Week Long", "Private" and "Semi-Private" packages based from Puma Lodge to give you the best access and terrain in the Andes.
Us
All of our heli skiing trips in Chile are led by Francisco Medina, a fully certified (French trained) UIAGM/IFMGA/IVBV mountain guide with many years of mountaineering and Heli Ski experience in Chile, Canada and Europe. He is also a member of the CAA (Canadian Avalanche Association) and ACMG. (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides).
Francisco has been one of the key players in the development of the Heli Ski industry in Chile, developing and setting high standards for safety and regulations.
The helicopters
We used the small Eurocopter AS 350 B3, which is the most powerful helicopter in the world for mountain work, holding the altitude landing record on the summit of Mount Everest.
Of course, a great machine requires a great team to perform at its best abilities, therefore we know and use only the most experienced pilots with decades of experience in the Heli Ski industry and knowledge flying in the high Andes’ terrain.
Our Price Includes: Breakfast, daily heli-picnic, and dinners included at Puma Lodge / Final night in 5-star Ritz Carlton in Santiago with breakfast included / small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350- B3) / 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.
Notes: All priced based on double room. Our prices are based on helicopter flying time depending on program. We also have a different price for non skiers guest
Not Included: International flights / Medical or Trip Cancellation / Interruption insurance (strongly recommended) / Personal Equipment (helmet, ski boots) / Drinks / Meals not mentioned in the program such as lunches and dinners in Santiago / Personal expenses / Gratuities / Any cost not mentioned in the program.