The longer you live the more beautiful the mountains become
Maintaining a youthful spirit is much more achievable than maintaining a spirited pace. Cruising through the Andes is a moment to savor with each graceful step as you climb to spectacular settings. Let us guide you to blissful descents on rejuvenating routes crafted just for you!
Strong to Expert
Strong:
I approach challenges in the mountains with consideration but feel confident in my abilities. I maintain a consistent and relaxed rhythm in tough snow conditions.
Expert:
I have excellent to impeccable technique with extensive backcountry experience. I charge from summit to valley and rejoice in challenging terrain because it makes me feel alive.
Cruiser to Proficient
Cruiser:
I prefer moderate pitches and numerous breaks during the ascent. I slow down in challenging or treed terrain and challenging snow conditions, but I am able to control my turn size and shape with ease.
Proficient:
I choose a moderate pace and keep it moving with short breaks as needed and when hungry. I ride or ski at a faster pace in the open and on moderately steep pitches. I am slightly hesitant in trees or when snow conditions are challenging.
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Meet and greet Welcome Dinner with guides
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2 nights at Posada del Rio (dinner included)
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Riverside hot tubs
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2 Guided days
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Transportation to and from activities
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Activities Insurance
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Lunches made with locally sourced ingredients
Upgrades
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Airport shuttle
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Single room
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Massages
Friday Night
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5:00 Check-in Posada del Rio with welcome drink and hors d'oeuvres
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8:00 Welcome dinner with guides
Saturday
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7:00 Breakfast
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8:00 Pickup
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8:15 Shuttle to Arenales
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9:30 Begin ascent to Cuota 9
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11:30 Short Alpine laps or a long descent to Valle las Mellizas
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12:30 Lunch at the summit or in the valley
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1:00 Resume skiing and snowboarding for afternoon
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3:30 Cultural Mapuche experience
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5:00 Return to Posada del Rio for Aprés
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7:30 Dinner
Sunday
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7:00 Breakfast
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8:00 Pickup
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8:15 Shuttle to Malalcahuello National Reserve
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8:30 Begin ascent to La Ruleta or Cuatin
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10:30 Make laps or one long descent to the valley
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12:30 Valley Lunch beneath Araucaria or "Monkey Puzzle" trees
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1:00 Ascend back to ridgetop
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2:30 Ski - Snowboard return to vehicle
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3:30 Return shuttle to Posada del Rio
What if we have a split in our group?
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We do everything possible to vet all of our guests in an attempt to mitigate conflicts of style. If we need to we will bring in another guide for the second day.
Is there a minimum age?
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We're going to keep this open to the 35 and up crowd.
How about an age limit?
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If you're fit enough to be in the mountains we'd love to have you along for the journey.
What it's about
Enjoy each detail while ascending pristine peaks through otherworldly ancient forests in a Triassic landscape before pointing your tips downhill in beautiful arcs as you race toward the bottom.
Who it's for
The "Petroleros" as we say here in Chile meaning that, you start off slow but then you can go and go.
Make yourself at home in this spacious and comfortable lodge with all the amenities including riverside wood-fired hot tubs, guest bar, in house chef, and more.
More privacy
We dig your style, just let us know how many are in your party and we'll dial in your accommodations ensuring an excellent experience.
GREAT FOR:
Cruiser to Expert
Midwinter Masters
Cold pow is your preference and the lodge is all the more cozy for it. Escape to waltz in
a winter wonderland of the Araucania.
3 Guest : 1 Guide ratio
6 Guest Max
TERRAIN:
80% mountains, 20% trees
TRIP LENGTH:
3 days 2 nights
GREAT FOR:
Cruiser to Expert
Spring Masters
You prefer the warmth of the spring sun while touring and enjoy sliding the cream of corn beneath your skis.
3 Guest : 1 Guide ratio
6 Guest Max
TERRAIN:
80% mountains, 20% trees
TRIP LENGTH:
3 days 2 nights
Book your Masters Sessions
Let's cut to the chase and have a real live conversation. We're happy to hear from you!