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Story: Heli-skiing In Chile At Valle Nevado
Just you and the mountain
Soar down unexplored powder runs of up to 2,000 meters vertical drop, all under the security of supervision by expert guides. Our rental shop has specialized ski and snowboard equipment for truly enjoying virgin runs to the maximum, with rental discounts for our guests lodging at Valle Nevado.
Reserve at 477-7182, or heliski@vallenevado.com
Rates
| Area | Vertical Drop | Rate US$ p/person |
|---|---|---|
|
Tres Puntas |
1.000 metros | 230 |
| Parraguirre x 1 run | 1.000 metros | 600 |
| Parraguirre x 2 runs | 2.000 metros | 890 |
| Parraguirre x 3 runs | 3.000 metros | 1.180 |
July and September . prices are subject to extra charge of ferry flight, from Santiago
*Based on 4 passengers (4 clients + 1 guide).
*Prices 2012. Prices in dollars are estimated according to current exchange rate ($480) and do not include IVA tax (19%). Guests lodging at Valle Nevado who are foreigners or non-residents of Chile do not pay IVA tax if paying with dollars or a dollar credit card. Reservations require a full helicopter run (4 people); you may join a waiting list until the helicopter fills up, or pay the full helicopter rate.
GUIDES
Safety en the Andes
Our expert heli-ski guides are trained and certified in first aid and avalanche danger, and all carry the latest generation gear and communications means for your peace of mind.
Gastón Ortiz de Rozas
Idiomas: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese.
- Valle Nevado Instructor since 1994.
- Heli-ski guide since 2003.
- AGAM Mountain Guide.
- Vice President of the Chilean Association of Heli-ski.
- Member of the National School of Ski and Snowboard in Chile.
- Clinical sports psychologist for the Brazilian border cross and Chilean ski athletes at the Turin Olympics.
- Wilderness First Responder and NOLS graduate.
- Graduate of snow and avalanche studies course given by the Glaciology Doctorate Cedomir Marangunic.
William Spilo
- Valle Nevado guide since 2006.
- Snowboard guide since 1997.
- Guide at Valdez Heli-camp, Alaska.
Claudio Iglesias
Idiomas: Spanish, English, Portuguese and German.
- Heli-ski and mountain guide certification.
- Member of the Chilean National School of Ski and Snowboard Instructors.
- Ski and telemark instructor for more than 16 years.
- Former guide in the Pyrenees.
- Graduate of ENISCHAG, EEE, NOLS, Wilderness Medicine Association, Wilderness Medicine Institute, American Avalanche Association and Alaska Heli-skiing Guide School.
- Snow and avalanche studies course given by the Glaciology Doctorate Cedomir Marangunic.
Hervé Dupuy
Idiomas: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese.
- Heli-ski guide in Chile for 15 years.
- Backcountry expert who has taught around the world.
- Fully certified guide under French regulations.
- Member of the International Association of Ski Guides.
- Member of the National Association of Snow and Avalanche Studies.
Sebastian Piga Mena
Idiomas: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Italian.
- Ski instructor in Valle Nevado since 1996.
- Graduate of snow and avalanche studies course given by the Glaciology Doctorate Cedomir Marangunic.
- Backcountry especialist with experience in Chile and Europe.
- Heli Ski Guide since 2007.
- Member of the National Heliski Association.
