Insider's Guide to Skiing South America

The best places you didn't know you wanted to ski.

Author:: Skiingmag.com Editors
Publish date:: Mar 29, 2013

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It's still winter at these resorts.

There are a lot of opportunities for domestic flights, but taking the bus should not be missed. With its vast network, the bus system in Argentina and Chile is a ski bum’s cheap transport dream, an excellent way to see the country, scope terrain, and follow whims. But you might want to consider dehydrating yourself before boarding. Most buses are plush, but the bathrooms can be…traumatizing. You can drink water when you get off.

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For a price, travel in South America can be done tamely and comfortably. But where’s the fun in that? Argentina and Chile march to their own beat, so here are a few tips to navigate the nitty-gritty cultural experience and ski on the cheap.

Summer Camps In South America - Ben Girardi and Rainer Benz

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Want to ski (and get better) this summer? Check out the other hemisphere.

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Learn to shoot ski action photography this summer at Skiing Magazine's Powder Click photo camp in Chile.

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Image Quest gives aspiring ski photographers a chance to shoot in real-world conditions with some of the industry's best photographers. Here are some photos from past camps.

Beef: Argentina has one of the world's highest consumption rates of beef, and is among the world’s top beef exporters. Pretty much, beef is what’s for dinner. While the trend now is towards American-influenced feedlots, grass-fed beef is still abundant in Argentina. Grass-fed beef is higher in anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids, immune enhancing beta-carotene, and heart-healthy vitamin E than it’s conventionally-raised counterpart. On the Menu: The Argentine version of barbecue is called asado (beef grilled on an open fire pit) and it's standard family fare. Keep an eye out for sweetbreads or mollejas which are actually glands like the heart or pancreas.

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Meat, wine, and yerba mate. And why the South American diet is good for you.

The lower 48’s highest peak is often a training ground for mountaineers looking to conquer higher peaks, but that doesn’t mean that with some skills or a guide it can still be attainable for savvy backcountry skiers.

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August is when the itch gets the worst. Hot, lazy days lose their shine. The buzz of the air conditioner starts to burn your eardrums. And winter feels SO far away. And it is, but a plane ticket or a long hike could change that. Here’s where you can get your midsummer fix.