2012 dates released for Cimarra Sur - Ski Argentina and Chile... including an Active Volcano!

Ski and snowboard the legendary trees and upper bowls of Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, Argentina.

Bariloche tree skiing at its finest

Explore the local's favorite spots & powder stashes of Cerro Chapelco in San Martin De Los Andes.

Backside of Cerro Chapelco

Road trip through Nortern Patagonia with jaw dropping scenery as this adventure takes you from Argentina to Chile.


Soak and rejuvenate your body in naturally fed volcanic hot springs.


Explore the culture with activities like a mouth watering barbeque (asado) on a traditional Mapuche Indian family farm


Finish with a 5,000 vertical foot descent of world famous Volcano Villarrica in Pucon, Chile.

The mighty Volcano Villarrica

All in one EPIC adventure.


The Cimarra Sur tour is exclusively offered by PowderQuest and is a unique itinerary designed for those that want a bit more adventure out of their trip to ski South America during August. Only 8 spaces are available and the 2012 dates have just been released and are booking now. 

This 9-day fully guided adventure is designed to take clients to places and connect experiences they would not be able to do on their own. The one of a kind Cimarra Sur tour takes the signature PowderQuest small group of 8 with 2 fully certified bi-lingual guides on the experience of a lifetime starting in the Northern Patagonia region of Argentina and finishing in the adventure sports capital of Chile, Pucon.

View from Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, Argentina

Includes 2 fully certified bi-lingual guides, private transportation, lodging, avalanche safety introduction, park entry fees, all breakfasts and dinners, heck we even include world famous Argentine & Chilean red wine at dinner!

PowderQuest specializes in getting the goods, away from the crowds

The PowderQuest Cimarra Sur tour allows skiers and snowboarders to signup for a South America ski trip you will remember for the rest of your life and avoid the hastle of planning as well as wondering where to ski or ride once your get there. This itinerary is unmatched in both experience and price.

For 2012 PowderQuest is offering the Cimarra Sur tour during the prime powder time of August 11-19th

Find out for yourself why Frommer's Chile & Argentina guide books among many others recommend PowderQuest as the company to use when searching for a ski & snowboard guided vacation in the Andes.

Call us today at 1-888-565-7158 or reach out by email to info@PowderQuest.com with any questions or to put your deposit down and lock in your spot today. With only 8 spaces available for the Cimarra Sur 2012 this trip will fill quickly and early.

This is the year to live your dream.

Client testimonal


"In the past 18 years, I have never been in powder like that. There is nothing better than good people and good riding, and that was what I got. The safety I felt from the guides was very comforting, you guys really know what you are doing. You really need to let people know how great the nightlife is too. The girls and nightlife are a blast!"
David Gulle
Cimarra Sur

Get to Know - Artur Cintra

Here at PowderQuest we are honored to have exceeded our clients expectations on hundreds of unique trips to ski and snowboard in South America. The loyalty and diversity of these clients continues to impress us even after 13 years. It is time to bring some of these individuals to our readers through this blog.

Artur Cintra pumped for a powder day

In this edition of "Get To Know - PowderQuest" we take a few minutes to sit down with a client who had been debating on taking a trip to snowboard South America for 6 years and finally made his dream a reality during the 2011 ski season in Chile. Artur is one of a kind and his energy and passion for living was infectious with the group. 

Artur says " Let's go THERE"!

On this particular PowderQuest trip there were 6 countries represented by the 8 clients that signed up. A true United Nations of like-minded individuals in search of powder and adventure.

Client: Artur Cintra from Lisbon, Portugal

PowderQuest trip: Summer Ski Escape - Chile - August 2011

Chile Ski Areas visited: La Parva, El Colorado, Valle Nevado, Ski Arpa

What would you describe as your outlook in under 10 words?

Live for the things you dream to do.

Have you been on many trips to snowboard in your life?

I have been on over fifty trips to snowboard on three continents!

What were the best things about Chile for you?

The culture and the people. There is a rich history in Chile and it shows! I always try to arrive a day before I need to head up to the mountains so I can explore the local culture and cities. Santiago was amazing!

What makes PowderQuest different from the other options out there?

1.) PowderQuest team is fantastic. From Suzi in the office to the guides to the owner David being a part of our trip, every step of the way I was impressed.

2.) Trip itineraries are top notch. I compared this trip with all the other options out there for 6 years! PowderQuest was the best choice by far.

3.) PowderQuest holds daily meetings with the group to keep clients informed of options and includes them in decision making.

4.) This trip was some of the best powder and snowboarding of my life

How confident did you feel on the mountain under the leadership of the PowderQuest guides?

I felt 110% confident. Mo as the lead guide was unbelievable and I have never met a guide like him on all the trips I have been on.  The avalanche safety talk was the best I have ever been a part of.

How did you enjoy your PowderQuest group? 

(Artur signed up alone for this trip)

Amazing. I had the feeling like we had known each other for ever. The PowderQuest crew and group were one big family. I would definitely do another trip with this same group.

Summer Ski Escape Crew refueling for a big afternoon

Any final words of advice to help people who are still wondering if they should take a PowderQuest trip for 2012?

You need to always be reaching for your goals and remembering what is important in life. Everything is possible. Life is short, live your dreams!

Thank you Artur and we cant wait to make some turns with you in Argentina for 2012!

At PowderQuest we specialize in providing itineraries that are limited to 8 clients per group with 2 fully certified bi-lingual guides. Spaces fill quickly and many have already booked for the upcoming 2012 season. Click HERE for a full list of trips still available for 2012.

Don't put it off another year, make your South America ski and snowboard dreams a reality this year with PowderQuest.

Please contact us at info@PowderQuest.com or give us a call tollfree at 1-888-565-7158 with any additional questions or to put your deposit down today.

Artur getting the powder turns he has been dreaming of ... in August!

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Eye Of The Condor 2011 at La Parva Chile

During the 2011 season one of the most innovative ski contests to date was launched by La Parva ski area in South America. 

The Eye of the Condor was an event held in South America where teams from the ski industry were invited to the Andes mountain range in Chile to ski La Parva to see who could capture the best photos and create the best video over the course of a week.

Here is the winning video thats gives a great look at all the amazing terrain that can be accessed at La Parva Ski Resort. 

The gallery of the winning photos can be found Here


Everyone from ESPN to Powder Magazine to The Ski Channel stepped in with articles covering the event.


PowderQuest offers several action packed South America ski and snowboard trips that allow clients to ski La Parva and experience some of the amazing terrain asseen in the photos and the videos.


Give us a call tollfree at 888-565-7158 or email us at info@PowderQuest.com to help plan your 2012 guided or unguided trip to ski and snowboard La Parva today.

PowderQuest Frontier Las Lenas - Multiple checks on the bucketlist in ONE trip!

Ski Chile & Argentina in one amazing adventure? Check


Skiing & Snowboarding in South America ... during the North American summer? Check


Hit Valle Nevado, Portillo, Arpa Cat Skiing & Las Lenas in one action packed trip? Check


Ability to cut lift lines in Las Lenas AND catskiing to get you first crack at the goods? Check



The 12 day Frontier Las Lenas adventure from PowderQuest delivers all these checks and then some.

Need some more convincing? Push Play on the video below and enjoy. Extreme Expedition at Las Lenas is included as part of the package among many other things.

2012 dates are set and timed to take full advantage of the legendary Santa Rosa storm cycle. 

Running from August 28th - September 8th this 12 day ski and snowboard adventure of a lifetime in one of a kind. This is the year to make your South America ski and snowboard dreams a reality.

This PowderQuest exclusive trip offering fills each year so dont wait to get your deposit in. Please email info@PowderQuest.com or give us a call toll free at 1-888-565-7188 with any questions.

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These guys cover everything from South America's tastiest vegetarian tasting menu, the top destination golf courses in Mexico in addition to the best places to ski and snowboard in Chile and Argentina. Every issue I see something new that catches my interest and it's slick online magazine format is easy to navigate and read. 

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