Saturday, June 17, 2006

South American season begins

South America's ski season is underway and the snow conditions are looking good.

Chile's Valle Nevado opened yesterday, followed by fellow Chilean resort Portillo today. Las Lenas and Catedral in Argentina also kick off their seasons today.

Catedral has installed six new lifts, including a quad cable car and a triple chair, as well as a drag lift taking advanced skiers to an off-piste area. The resort now has 39 lifts.

Portillo has added one new lift, Vizcachas. It is running themed weeks this winter, including a Chilean Wine Week from 5-12 August.

No comments: