Arpa Cat Skiing 1 day
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Tour Description
Combine in one day 3,500 vertical feet (1,050m) of virgin powder, 6,177 square miles (1,600 hectares) of superb terrain, and close up views of Mt. Aconcagua--at 22,841 feet (6,962m) the western hemisphere’s highest mountain—and you have an unsurpassable backcountry ski experience.
Discover the beautiful and pristine El Arpa and La Honda Valleys with South America’s only snowcat-serviced ski resort. No crowds, no lift-lines, just the thrill of long descents, awesome scenery, and the peace and tranquility of the high Andes.
Highlights
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El Arpa Valley
- La Honda Valley
Day by day itinerary
Day 1 Santiago – El Arpa. Early transfer to Rancho Avalanchas,the Ski Arpa base camp, a stone lodge situated at 8,822 feet (2,689m). You’ll make up to four trips by snowcat to the summit of the resort, located at an exhilarating 12,270 feet (3,740m). You’ll carve countless powder turns as you descend 3,500 vertical feet (1,050m), condors soaring in a cobalt blue sky overhead, and the high summits of the Andes standing sentinel above you. In the evening we transfer you back to your hotel in Santiago. And Arpa Cat Skiing comes to an end!
Max Altitude: 12,270 feet (3,740m) – Min Alt: 8,822 feet (2,689m) – Vertical Drop: 3,500 feet (1,050m)
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Tour Details
| Program focus | Snowcat-serviced resort skiing & snowboarding |
| Ski & Ride Level | Intermediate & Advanced |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Operate | Mid-June to mid-October |
| Departures | Every day, minimum 4 clients |
| Reservation cost | US $ 100 per person |
| Balance payment | 75 days prior departure |
| Space available | 14 skiers/riders |
Tour Cost
| 4 / 5 clients | 6 / 10 clients | 11 / 14 clients | Private 4 clients |
| US $ 290 | US $ 245 | US $ 220 | US $ 625 |
- Price per person.
- Minimum 4, maximum 14 skiers or riders.
- 4 descents included.
- Private groups for 4 persons with deluxe transfer service in a LAND ROVER 4x4 DISCOVERY III car and a private pisten bully snowcat with 6 descents included.
Service Included
- All local organization and supervision by KL Expeditions staff.
- Regular transfers from Santiago to El Arpa, and private transfer for the private option.
- Ski lunch.
- Four descents for the regular trip and six descents for the private trip.
- First aid kit.
Service not included
- Cancellation, accident and rescue insurance.
- Gratuities.
- Any other service not listed above.
Important
- KL Expeditions is NOT responsible for weather and road conditions, or Ski Arpa operations.
- Full ski equipment (skis, boots, and poles) is available at KL Ski Rental shop with a 10% discount.
- Any departure dates can be re-scheduled with a minimum of 4 persons.
