Other Activities

HELI-SKI

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 210
Parraguirre x 1 run 1.000 metros 575
Parraguirre x 2 runs 2.000 metros 870
Parraguirre x 3 runs 3.000 metros 1.150


*Based on 4 passengers (4 clients + 1 guide).

*Prices 2010.  Prices in dollars are estimated according to current exchange rate ($540) 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.

Miguel Ledda

Languages: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese.

  • Heli-ski Director at Valle Nevado since 2003
  • Fully certified guide since 1988
  • Member of the Chilean Demonstration Team from 1993 to 2002.
  • Heli-ski and Snowboard Guide since 1991
  • Director of the National Association of Heli-ski.
  • Wilderness First Responder and NOLS graduate
  • Member of the National School of Ski and Snowboard in Chile

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

Clark Fyans

  • Valle Nevado guide since 2006
  • Member of the American Association of Avalanches since 1997.
  • Mountain guide on excursions to Antarctica, Indonesia and the US.
  • Heli-ski guide at Chugach Powder Guides.

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

Greg Harms

Idiomas: Spanish, English.

  • Ski and snowboard instructor and guide for 20 years.
  • Guide at Chugach in Alaska during the northern hemisphere winter, fully certified PSIA in ski and snowboard with a Level III in avalanche safety.
  • Fluent Spanish, with 11 years experience in the Andes.
Avenida Vitacura 5250 #304, Vitacura, Santiago - Chile / Tel: (56-2)_ 477 70 00 / Fax: (56-2)_ 477 77 34
Email: reservas@vallenevado.com