Ski Arpa is South America's only true Snowcat-serviced resort and provides skiers and snowboarders with untracked powder, no crowds, dramatic views and ear-to-ear smiles typically available only through expensive heliski operations.

A two-hour drive from Santiago, Ski Arpa sits under the shadow of the western hemisphere's highest mountain, Mount Aconcagua (2,841 feet). The adventure begins in the tiny town of San Esteban, where a 4x4 vehicle takes skiers up to 8,825 feet to the Ski Arpa base camp, Rancho Avalanchas, a picturesque stone backcountry shelter and cafe. From there, skiers ride Snowcats to the upper peaks of the resort, reaching latutudes as high as an astounding 2,500 feet. From here it's up to 3,500 vertical feet of intermediate to expert terrain that is entirely above tree line.