Argentina

To our friends wishing it was snowy 365 days a year, remember: It's always winter somewhere.

Until the employees get paid, nobody can ski at this popular ski area in Bariloche. By Leslie Hittmeier

With everyone jealous of all the fresh powder happening down South, we checked in with a few folks who’ll make you even more jealous, and closer than ever to planning your next South American skiing adventure. By Leslie Hittmeier

Deep within the snow-capped peaks overlooking Bariloche, Argentina, Refugio Frey is the only protection from the ravaging winds, drawing wanderers of all sorts to its doors. Then a dog named Conga arrives and leads skier Santiago Guzman to the hills.

JP Auclair and Andreas Fransson were caught in an avalanche on South America’s Mount Cochrane on Monday, September 29, 2014.

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

It's still winter at these resorts.

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

This is how a pro creates and executes a plan of attack.

How a U.S. skier is fostering avalanche safety down south.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Portillo, Chile

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.

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.

Normally the season in Southern Hemisphere is well under way by this point in the year. Not this year. Natural disasters and a lack of major snow means the Southern Hemisphere winter has started off slow. But ski camps, contests, and other events are still going on. Here’s what you need to know if you’re headed south.

Now, athletes have a good reason to compete in South America— two back-to-back events.

After a slow start to the season it's starting to snow south of the equator. Here's what some of the resorts are looking like.

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

Sweetgrass Productions isn't your average film company. Instead of shooting urban jibs and heli-fueled big mountain lines, they've made a name for themselves by filming in-depth portraits of human-powered ski culture, with a side of pow shots (see their last film "Signatures"). They've spent the past two seasons in South America shooting their 2011 production, "Solitare." Here's a behind the scenes look.

Have you ever wondered how climate change is going to affect your ski season? The folks at Protect Our Winters have, and they’re working to spread awareness to winter sports enthusiasts worldwide.

A 17-year-old Utah skier tops out and manages to get some turns in on the way down.

Senior Editor Sam Bass is headed to Antarctica on a ship full of skiers.

It may be August, but that doesn't mean there isn't powder skiing to be had somewhere in the world. Here's a collection of shots taken from La Parva and Valle Nevado, Chile, by Drew Stoecklein and Spencer Francey.