MALALCAHUELLO CHILE SPLITBOARD WEEKS

Powder in summertime? YES it's possible, we found it in Chile in the Araucania Region the northern part of Patagonia. Come discover the untamed nature of the Malalcahuello National Reserve and the ski resort named Corralco. With an annual snowfall of approximately 7 meters this part of Chile offers a fantastic mix of local culture and great terrain to ride. The Lonquimay Volcano (2.865m)  is our objective for the week with trips in the surrounding area. Standing on the summit of the Lonquimay volcano where you can see the curvature of the earth will be one of many highlights of your trip. There are other volcanoes nearby for potential daytrips and lots of terrain with fairly easy access. It’s an endless playground around us. Most importantly this area has lots of options to ride in the trees on snowy/milky days. The perfect splitboarding place away from the crowds...

Get ready to ride some mellow and steep terrain and hopefully lots of powder! 

Every year around end of August beginning of September this region gets a huge snowfall. The famous legend of the Santa Rosa Storm always brings big amounts of snow and we believe in the legend. Why wouldn't we !

This is NOT for beginner splitboarders! At least a couple of weeks experience is recommended.
 

A good level of fitness and at least 5-6 weeks of snowboarding experience is recommended. And at least a couple of weeks splitboarding experience is recommended.

Perfect your technique on splitboard ascents and decents in couloirs, trees and steeps, be at ease on all-different types of slopes and snow conditions.

The guides will provide advice on technique, while respecting your individual style. 

Our guides will find the best snow conditions for you EVERY day. You will be guided in groups of max. 4 persons

You will stay in a cabin approx. 10-30 min from the major zones we will be riding with upto 4 persons where your guide will be hosting and serving all meals. Including on mountain lunch pack.

1 night during the week we will go out to a Chilean restaurant or a local Asado(Chilian BBQ)

After dinners we will do different clinics/talks every night if you still have the energy! 

DAY 1 (Saturday)

Arrive in TEMUCO pickup from airport to Cabin we check gear have dinner and get ready for early start next morning.

Day 2 (Sunday)

We ride the resort of "Corralco" to get the legs back for everyone. With lift accessed terrain you are guaranteed plenty of turns on your first day back on snow. This should be the perfect start as we are sure everyone is itching to get on snow again and it gives us a chance to check if all equipment is working correctly. (Skipass is included in price) 

Day 3 - 7

Go touring 

Day 8 (Saturday)

Departure/Arrival day for the next group. No activities. 

Your guides speak English, German, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and some spanish.

Bring all your riding gear(No rentals available) Beacon, shovel & probe is mandatory on all our trips. Boot crampons are a must and Ice Axe if you have one bring it but not a must.
 

You will be in the mountains all day. So layer up. Bring a facemask!
 

Beacon, Shovel & Probe is a must have on all our trips and a minimum knowledge of use is good to have. But we will run a few beacon clinics during your trip. If you don't own this you can rent from us. Book in advance!
 

You will receive an equipment packing list shortly after your deposit has arrived in our account.
 

All of the above program is subject to change and weather conditions

7 Days accommodation in hut. All meals included.

6 Days guided touring around the Malalcahuello National Reserve

Pick up & airport drop off 

Beacon Search Clinics

Avalanche Search & Rescue training

Daily "Afterski" beers and snacks at the hut

Daily transfer to market and hot springs
Beacon Search clinic
Avalanche search and rescue training
Board service Clinics

Flights
Personal insurance (Mandatory)
Off piste insurance/ Mountain Rescue insurance(Mandatory)

Alcohol & softdrinks

Private snacks
Yoga Classes
Massages
Equipment hire

Located  North-East from the Araucania Region, Malalcahuello-Nalcas is one of  the most beautiful National Reserves in Chile. Created in 1931, this  reserve has an extension of 31.260 hectares which stands out by its  great biodiversity and native forests reflected in thousands of colours  and shapes due to its volcanic origin geography. Among all other species  of trees, the “Araucaria” is one of the most astonishing, some of them  older than 1000 years old and with a diameter up to 1.80 meters. 

By plane: You will fly into Temuco Chile (ZCO) All flights to Temuco will have you connect through Santiago (SCL). You will be picked up from the airport. 

By Road:
NOT RECOMMENDED

By car from Santiago: Malalcahuello is approx 440 miles away from Santiago. You can drive from the capital city, taking the 5 Sur highway, which will take you through Victoria, Curacautín.
 

By Rail:
NOT RECOMMENDED

By Bus:
NOT RECOMMENDED