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Stories: Chile

Mountain adventures create the best stories, and we want to share some of ours with you. Dive into Alpenglow Stories to stay up to date on expeditions in the field, read blogs, and get tips and tricks from guides.

Skiing Patagonia: Steep Lines, Wild Terrain, and a Unique, Remote Basecamp

Our Patagonia Backcountry Ski Expedition isn’t just about skiing big lines—it’s about getting far off the grid and into one of the most remote and dramatic mountain zones in South America. For eight days, we operate out of the small village of Cerro Castillo, Chile, surrounded by glaciated peaks, steep couloirs, and untouched terrain.
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Tahoe Intermediate Backcountry Tour

Chile Volcanoes vs. Patagonia: Which Ski Expedition is Right for You?

If you’re looking for a ski adventure that goes beyond resort boundaries, South America delivers in a big way. Alpenglow Expeditions offers two unique trips—Volcanoes of Chile and Patagonia Backcountry Ski Expedition—both packed with huge terrain, world-class ski mountaineering, and cultural experiences that make the journey as memorable as the skiing itself. But which one is right for you? Let’s break it down.
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Group of ski mountaineers on the slope of a 6,000m peak in Chile with Alpenglow Expeditions' professionally guided ski mountaineering trip to Chile.

Skiing on Fire: Chasing Volcanoes in Chile with Alpenglow Expeditions

Chile’s volcanoes offer some of the most unique ski mountaineering in the world—steep lines, endless terrain, and the added bonus of descending from the summit of an active volcano. Alpenglow Expeditions’ Volcanoes of Chile Ski Expedition is a rare chance to experience high-altitude ski touring in the heart of the Andes, where long descents and remote peaks make for an unforgettable adventure.
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Tahoe Intermediate Backcountry Tour

Breaking Down Alpenglow’s Backcountry Ski Expeditions

We offer three distinct backcountry ski & ride expeditions to cater to a wide variety of backcountry enthusiasts. Below, we’ll break down the three expeditions: the Ecuador Ring of Fire, the Japan Backcountry Ski, and the Chile Backcountry Ski Expedition.
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Ski mountaineers on the summit of a volcano in Ecuador with Alpenglow Expeditions' professionally guided ski mountaineering trip to Ecuador's Ring Of Fire.

Courses & Trips To Learn Ski Mountaineering

So you’re looking to go from backcountry skier or splitboarder to stepping into bigger, steeper terrain? Here are the courses and trips that we offer that will help you do just that
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