Didn't Ski Enough This Winter? Chile's Iconic Ski Resort Opens In Two Months

We’ve said it countless times over the last few months: the American West’s ski season was a bit of a disappointment.

Snowfall was well below average, temperatures soared, and many resorts are closing up shop early as Mother Nature refuses to let go of her balmy grip.

Meanwhile, Ski Portillo, Chile, known for being the crown jewel of South American ski resorts, is gearing up for another season.

“Following a winter in the Northern Hemisphere that left skiers and snowboarders wishing for more snow, Ski Portillo, Chile, is ready to deliver the turns they missed,” writes the resort in a press release before announcing its 2026 season operating dates. “The resort will open for the 2026 season from June 20 – Sept. 26, offering skiers an opportunity to chase winter south to the heart of the Andes.”

Ski Portillo logged consecutive above-average snowfall seasons in 2024 and 2025. Deep snowfall isn’t guaranteed this season, but the chance of having a good time at Portillo in June, July, August, or September is.

POWDER sent Amie Engerbretson and Todd Ligare to Ski Portillo during the 2024 season to film a week-in-the-life style video. Watch below for a glimpse into what skiing at Ski Portillo is like. Spoiler, it’s awesome.

The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to have a copy shipped directly to your front door.

Looks like a good time, right? If you’re considering your first trip to Ski Portillo this summer, here’s what you need to know:

• “Rates for Ski Portillo signature 7-day Ski Weeks begin at US$3,250 for a Valley View room (per person based on double occupancy), US$2,200 for the Octagon Lodge (based on quad occupancy), and US$1,650 for the hostel-style Inca Lodge. Other accommodations include Hotel Portillo Suites, family rooms, and the Chalets. Rates for ski weeks include accommodations, four meals daily (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner in the Hotel dining room – or the Cafeteria for Inca Lodge guests), eight-days of lift tickets, and all the amenities of the resort.”
• “Wine Week (July 25 – Aug 1) and Wine Fest (Aug. 22 – 29) celebrate Chile’s world-renowned wines. Guests may enjoy complimentary après-ski wine tastings from Chile’s finest vineyards, attend special wine pairing dinners, and learn more about Chile’s rich wine landscape.”
• Families, singles, couples, groups of friends—as well as many national ski teams—all love Portillo for its beauty, wide-open slopes, and ample snowfall. Accommodating a maximum of 450 guests a week, Portillo affords guests the sensation of skiing at their own, private Andean resort.

Related: What I Learned Testing 15 Pairs of Skis in 5 Days