The Life of a Powder Junkie; Chris Rubens

There are some truly inspiring blogs out there for powder junkies. Here is one of my favorites.

Outstanding images, videos and adventures from pro-skier Chris Rubens.

I had the pleasure of travelling with Chris in 2005 shooting Ride Guide's Snow TV episodes in Chile and Argentina.

Since then he as ventured the globe chasing storms and documenting his experiences here:

Chris Rubens Blog

Andes Skiing - June Snow Pictures

Valle Nevado, Chile: 3-4 feet in the last 7 days

Villarrica Volcano, Chile: This morning after over a week of straight snow fall

Portillo, Chile: 16 inches fell on June 23-24. Opening date June 26

Las Lenas, Argentina: 24 inches in 24 hours. Now open

Chapelco, Argentina: Max Artoni, PowderQuest Ski Guide getting some pre season turns. Opening June 26.

Thinking about going to South America? PowderQuest still has space on August and September guided snow adventures!

Today Launches 2010 Ski Season in South America

With 54 cms (almost 2 feet) of recent snow, El Colorado Ski Resort in Chile officially launched the 2010 ski season today.

Partly cloudy skies and 5 lifts running including expert terrain Cono Este and Cornisa. Oh, and 30% off lift tickets through the weekend.

Valle Nevado will soon follow with their opening date set for June 11th and Portillo on June 19th.