Valle Nevado: What it's Like for a Day
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- I've known about Valle Nevado ski resort in Chile for a long time and always wondered what it was like. Well, I finally went and here is a sample of what you can expect if you go there.
An advanced skier or snowboarder may be able to cover the entire mountain in one day, particularly if they are only skiing or snowboarding on groomed slopes. There are a few slopes at the top of the trail map that are only accessible by T-bar or other surface lift, so if you only like chairlifts, you will have to forego those slopes.
Ultimately, it is a great ski resort -- the largest in Chile. If you spend the extra money to buy a ticket for La Parva and El Colorado, which are connected to Valle Nevado, you will be skiing or snowboarding the largest combined ski resort in South America.
I was there last Friday. Amazing!
always love the high production value of these videos
Thanks so much! Really appreciate it.
awesome! I really want to do south america skiing.
This is a great year to go. They have so much snow already.
Dude, excellent video, this gave me a full view on how my trip over there is going to be next month, this got me so hyped!
Thanks! Let's hope they get more snow by the time you get there. August is a great time to go, so you should be set!
@@SkiBoyNY. yeah, august is like You can’t miss, in theory is the month with more snowfall. Btw Cerro Catedral got a ton of snow last year, there was a lot of pow days, I even had the fortune of get one pow run with the snow almost on my knees :D
Im going on the 23rd of august and will be there on the 24th for a week. Would be down to ride if you're in the area
It’s summer in Chile… this video brought back cool memories from last season… and I agree… “retorno bajo” is one of my favorites slopes 😃
For someone from the northern hemisphere, that slope really makes you remember that you're in Chile, it's summer back home, and it's so few people back home realize what great skiing you can get in the Andes!
@@SkiBoyNY. thanks!!!, love your videos by the way.. I let you something that I read in Valle Nevado my last day of this season 🥲….Why do we ski? Words can not explain. You have to experience hours, days, and weeks of skiing. You have to meet the people who ski. The individualist, the non-conformist, you have to see the beauty of snow-covered mountains and valleys. You have to participate in this
moment of truth. Why do we ski?... you have to become a skier to know.
Hola, soy de Colombia, fui como principiante a Valle Nevado y fue espectacular. Es mas difícil de lo que parece, pero pude llegar abajo sana y salva por la ruta verde.
¡Hola! Sí, estoy de acuerdo en que Valle Nevado puede ser más desafiante para los principiantes que un resort como El Colorado. Pero sigue siendo hermosa. ¡Me alegra que lo hayas disfrutado!
Looks like a cool little mountain. Just found out about it while researching the mountain collective pass. Always wanted to make a trip to the southern hemisphere, and boarding in July sounds awesome reason to go. Great video!
Thanks so much! This actually a great year to go because they've gotten so much more snow than usual. Take advantage if you can!
@@SkiBoyNY. I just saw an article talking about the snow down there this week too! Gotta save for the trips out west this winter though. Planning for winter park and Whistler this season! But Chile is definitely coming up on the list! Before or after Japan is the question 🤔
Thank you so much Mr. New York. I have been looking for specifically videos on skiing in South America and to be honest yours is one of the best by far. Please keep doing this South American tips and trick skiing/ riding would be so awesome!. So on this video. Wow! You're editing and detail is really appreciative. I know how absolutely grueling it is to do a production like this and you're trying to have fun and ski .. The absolute work and dedication to this is not lost me ..,....know this! ... Yeah you captured the heart pumping steeps quite well. My heart was pumping. This is literally what I live for. I definitely am an on- piste skier .. and was laughing when you were in that trench because that looks super groomed to me cuz I'm used being in the crud of crud .. that place was so beautifully groomed.. I want in.... Anyways thank you thank you. Thank you for all your hard work. It's so appreciative.,.. side note.. One of my favorite things to ask skier people is.... Hey... Which state has the most ski resorts in the USA? And well you know the answer to that? No one's ever gotten it right... I also tell them that Wisconsin has the same amount of ski resorts as Colorado, which always was not expected actually. I think Wisconsin has technically one last after this year but whatever.
Thanks so much for the wonderful comment! I've fallen in love with skiing in South America because the scenery is so beautiful and the people I've met in Chile and Argentina, including Brazilians, have been so wonderful. And I love skiing above the tree-line, so I like skiing in South America better than much of what you can find in the U.S., where slopes are created by cutting down trees. As far as the trench at Valle Nevado, yes, it was really not off-piste even though it technically was! The snow was pretty "groomed." But it was still fun because it wasn't flat. I think you're correct about what state in the U.S. has the most ski resorts. Some states that aren't known for skiing might have numerous small resorts, so if you add them up, by number, they may have as many as Colorado. Minnesota has a bunch of small resorts too. But if you want to focus on "large" resorts, Colorado and Utah probably win. California might come in third, and Vermont might be fourth. In any event, I'm headed back to South America again in a few months, so looking forward to being back!
Very nice video. I skied there last year and didn't know what to expect.
This really lays things out for people looking to Ski down south.
Delta has daily flights from Atlanta.
I'd do a day in Santiago (or two) then head up the next morning.
Thanks. Agree that a day or two in Santiago is perfect, particularly if you're in Chile for a week. When the snow isn't fresh, Valle Nevado might feel a bit small to many for a full week.
Great video. In July of 2011 I went down there, but I did day ski trips from Santiago. Ski Total is the best ski bus company from metro Santiago to all the ski venues. Did Portillo (frankly underwhelming……..except Roca Jack.) That was a long day trip, but I didn’t want to spend the big bucks on the Portillo Hotel’s seven day minimum stay policy. Next did El Colorado. 90 minute drive but 52 curves going up…….pro tip, don’t sit in a seat facing backwards🤮. Last day was Valle Nevado. Ski heaven on earth. Great terrain. Mid week skiing……I owned the mountain.
Thanks. Nothing to complain about when you save all that money by not staying at the hotel in Portillo! The savings alone could equal another trip somewhere else. Plus you get the benefit of civilization in Santiago at night!
Btw I just realized I’ve watched your video bout cerro catedral before going there last year, keep up with the good work!
Great video mate. Congrats!
Thanks so much!
Great video !! Thank you !!!
Was ein gutes video, alles gute aus Deutschland
Deutschland ist der nächste Ort, an dem ich Ski fahren muss!
Valued reviews . Appreciated.
Cant wait for my trip in a couple weeks!
@@user-wi8rk3tg8t Hopefully you're arriving this week or a bit later because they're getting tons of snow right now!
A nice review of a pleasant looking mountain. The reason So. Am. skiing doesn't get much love is that even though there are some outstanding areas, is it's not really enough to draw other than the uber-uber-uber hard core skiers. After a season in in the No. Hem. people are really ready for spring and summer. In addition, So. Am. isn't know for big pow, not saying there isn't some, but it's no Snowbird or Alta which would be needed as a big draw in summer. Also, they're competing against the English speaking areas in Australia and New Zealand which may offer better package deals.(and a side trip to Bali/Morena)
Nice to see other parts of the world 👍 IMHO, I think a "follow camera" gets the best shots, but some of your 360 from slightly behind were really nice.
Thanks! Totally agree a "follow camera" looks the best. The closest I've come to that shot with the 360 is having it attached to and extended from the back of my helmet. Makes the helmet very back heavy, so I'm working on a backpack solution... But that angle is definitely the best IMO too.
Hope you enjoyed your stay here in Chile! Snow is not good at Santiago these years due to global warming. We are not recieving rain or snow. Next time, rent a car and go to Nevados De Chillan or Corralco. Those ski resorts have so much and better snow than Valle Nevado, La Parva or Colorado.
Yes, absolutely loved Chile! It's unfortunate how much global warming has impacted the southern hemisphere. It definitely seems like you're playing the lottery if you plan a trip to Valle Nevado, La Parva and El Colorado. So plan for the middle of the winter and hope there is snow. Definitely need to visit Nevados De Chilean and Corralco. Thanks!
Hola Jimmy, tengo tickets para ir a Santiago del 13 al 19 de Junio del 2024, leí tu comentario y quería preguntarte más detalles sobre estos otros Nevados que recomiendas, no quiero perderme la experiencia de la nieve, así que quería estar seguro de que podamos topar con nieve en alguno de esos nevados, según tu experiencia, en cuál crees que va a haber nieve suficiente de fijo para esas fechas en Junio? Gracias!!!
@@fabiobolanos290 Amigo! Junio últimamente no viene con mucha lluvia y nieve en estos años, la temporada esta siendo fuerte desde mitades de julio, y llegan fuertes nevadas en Agosto! Si puedes cambiar las fechas, hazlo!
Nicely done. I admire your camera work...info about that system would help me (I don't have an action cam yet). I was curious about how to get there, but your other video comparing Valle Nevado and Cerro Catedral provides great info on that.
Thanks so much! I use a 360 camera to film myself and talk about the different set ups in the first video linked below. I also used a 360 camera with an extra long extension rod to film my friend snowboarding in the second link below. You get better image quality with a traditional GoPro, similar camera or your smartphone (I'd use a gimbal with them for optimal stabilization), but it's difficult to film yourself with them. And an advantage of a 360 camera no matter who you're filming is that you don't need to worry about where you're pointing it because you choose the angle in the app after you're done filming. So that lets you focus on where you're going rather than worry about whether you have the other person in the frame. Hope you get up and running with a great camera!
czcams.com/video/fhU9Z9lhzQs/video.html
czcams.com/video/GiHnxm-p1hA/video.html
Amazing! I am going this year. Which month did you visit Valle Nevado?
Awesome! You'll love it. This was early August.
How do you set up your camera to record yourself? Really nice!
Which camera did you use to record yourself skiing? Im going to Chile next year and I rlly want to make as awesome videos as yours!!
Thanks so much! Chile is awesome, so I'm sure you'll love it. I use the Insta360 X3, but they just released the X4, which has better resolution, so I'd recommend that one if you don't have a 360 camera already. GoPro has a 360 camera too, but currently only with the same resolution as the X3.
I attach the camera to my helmet or ski pole like I describe in this video (Insta 360 now makes helmet and ski pole mounts):
czcams.com/video/fhU9Z9lhzQs/video.html
Great video! Thank you for sharing That's awesome, I'm planning to go there in August. What are the transportation options from Santiago airport up to valley Nevada?
I've always rented a car, but the issue with that is that by law, you need to rent chains in case there's snow. Even though they say that the police check to ensure that you have chains, I've never been checked. But when it snowed, you definitely needed them. Some people were driving without them and having problems. There are a couple of places that you can rent them right when you start heading up on the road to Valle Nevado. Another downside with renting a car is that when you're up at the resort, you aren't using your car but you're paying for the rental those days. It would be an advantage to have a car when there's not enoigh snow to connect to La Parva or El Colorado on the mountain because if you want to try those resorts, you can simply drive to them in the morning and ski or board them for the day.
Otherwise, there are shuttle services that can take you up to the resort. Even Uber is a possibility. I haven't tried that, but when searching for Uber, it looks less expensive than a car rental, but I don't know how quickly they'll come or how available they'll be the moment you want to leave. And if you're trying to catch a flight....
@@SkiBoyNY. Awesome thank you for the input. I saw your other videos also wow 1400 for car rental in Argentina vs only 400 in Chile what a difference in pricing.
Very cool video, thanks for making it! I'm headed to ski Portillo in August and wondering where else I should go. Do you know of any mountains in the area that have solid tree runs? Thanks!
Thanks so much! The closest resorts to Portillo that I'm aware of are Valle Nevado, La Parva and El Colorado, which are about a 3-4 hour drive from Portillo. You have to head back to Santiago from Portillo and into a different canyon to go to those resorts. All of the resorts are pretty much above the treeline, so I don't think you'll find a single tree run, let alone a solid one. I believe there's also Pircas in Argentina, which is about a 40 minute drive, but I haven't been there. it's very small and requires crossing the border.
Thanks for this useful video. In your opinion, is it feasible and worthwhile to stay in the city and take a shuttle up to Valle Nevado daily? I saw a service called Total Ski online that has a shuttle and Airbnbs in the city seem pretty cheap.
What’s up my guy?! Still at it eh?! I kinda check out during the spring / summer months, but got on today and enjoyed this one man
Thanks! I'm so far behind - have like 15 vids in the pipeline. Just never have the time to do them. But good timing on this one since the South American winter will start in a month or two!
@@SkiBoyNY. we started doing shorts this season… the good news is we provide content a lot faster and alot more… it also helped us grow a good amount over the 3 platforms… the bad news is I have 3 trips that didn’t get a long edit yet and it’s almost June 😂
I’ll prob edit them in the summer and drop them in Oct when everyone is getting stoked to ride again
hey man! great content. How do you record yourself?
What month was this recorded? Planning a trip with some friends for next year and would like to plan around when the most snow usually falls. July, I hear is peak time and would like to go when there is the best chance of powder. Great video, thank you!
Thanks! This was the first week of August in 2022. They received 3 feet of snow during the second week of July and then no major storms for the rest of July and August. This year, there was sufficient snow for most of the mountain to be open in July and early August, but no major storm until the last week of August into September. So you're right, mid-July to early August is the peak time with the best chance of snow historically, but it's really unpredictable these days!
Great video. We are going there this August, and are trying to decide whethe to bring our own skis or rent at VN. Did you happen to stop into the rental/repair shop to check out the brands of demo ski that they have? The video shows that you have some nice Head boards - did you bring them from home?
Jerry
Thanks! It's a great summer trip! I brought my own skis, so I unfortunately didn't go to the rental spot at the resort to see what they had. The base is pretty small, so you're not going to find a selection of 4-5 places at the base like you might in the U.S. or Canada. Maybe their website can give you a sense? If you decide to rent, you can also consider shops in Santiago right before you hit the road up to the mountain. They might have better selection. Easier to hit those if you have your own ride up, though.
@@SkiBoyNY. I am really excited about this foray to the great ski unknown termed Valle Nevado. With regards to the equipment, I had planned to bring my skis/boots but my wife (who is a good skier) did not want to "shlep" skis to Chile - she'll bring her boots. I've done some reading but there is lttle descriptive detail on the type of demo skis available. The VN website has meager information and the rental/repair shop phone goes unanswered. As we will be renting a SUV, I will take your advice and check out the ski shops (e.g. Escape) in Santiago on our way out of town. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@@user-sp4gy6zy6v I think that's the safer bet - finding equipment in Santiago. If you get up to Valle Nevado and don't like the options, it's a long way back. There's always El Colorado and La Parva, which are closer, but they may be limited too. Just make sure you don't get caught by the one-way weekend traffic restrictions! You can generally go up to Valle Nevado before 3 pm or after 8 pm. Uphill only 8 am to 2 pm and downhill only 3 pm to 8 pm on weekends and holidays.
Not many bumps. Good job; carve don't skid.
Is it possible to go from Valle Nevado to El colorado? Nice videos!
Thanks! Yes, as long as there's sufficient snow, you can ski or board from Valle Nevado to El Colorado and back. Same with La Parva.
how difficult will it be to enjoy there as a non spanish speaker?
I learned a few phrases but otherwise speak no Spanish. It worked out well, but I'd like to learn more Spanish for next time. Everyone, from gas station attendants, tire chains vendors and lift operators, were extremely friendly and patient in working with my inability to speak Spanish. At the resort itself, many employees did not speak English, but you can get by. The hotels might have English speaking employees, but I stayed at an apartment rental. The only real difficulty I had was at La Parva when I needed to find a lift ticket office that was open. I ended up using Google translate. So overall, totally doable if you only need to engage in basic interactions.
Hey dude you are still leaning too much on the upper ski. LOL joke , thank you for a nice video
No crowds?! Amazing! 😂
How was a snow and skiing conditions? Looks a little icy.
They hadn't had snow in a couple weeks and seemed to be grooming each slope every other day. When a slope was freshly groomed, it was perfect. On the off day, you're right, it was a bit icy in the morning. But no lines was amazing!
Hello! Great video! I’m planning a trip in August, and we have 5 people:
* 1 who is totally new
* 2 beginners who can do greens
* 1 intermediate who likes blues or under, and another intermediate who likes blues/blacks.
Do you think Valle Nevado is good for beginners? We’re trying to decide between Valle Nevado and Coronet Peak in New Zealand. We’re on the Ikon Pass.
Thanks! Valle Nevado is ideal for intermediates. There are a fair amount of advanced slopes but few for a complete beginner. I think Coronet Peak may be slightly better for the beginner in your group, and The Remarkables, which is also on Ikon, might be even better than Coronet Peak. From what I hear, El Colorado, which is connected to Valle Nevado, is ideal for beginners. But not for everyone else in your group. It's not on Ikon anyway, and I don't think a beginner can get there easily if staying at Valle Nevado. Hope you have a great time!
If you come to Santiago, Chile. Then the most suitable for beginners is el colorado. And there are more choices of accommodation and restaurants over there.
If you take Chile as a whole, I think corralco is the best for any beginner, intermediate skier. But it's 730 kilometers from Santiago. And there is only one hotel in the ski resort, which is super expensive, but there is a small town of Malalcahuello 8-10 kilometers outside the ski resort. It is a very good choice to rent residential houses there. There are also some restaurants and hot springs, but it is best to drive to ski by yourself , otherwise it will be inconvenient to travel.
Generally speaking, nevados de chillan is the best ski resort in Chile in terms of area and terrain. There are many apartments in the ski resort that can really slide in and out. There is also a small town 7-8 kilometers outside the ski resort where you can live. The distance from Santiago is about 480 kilometers by car.
Hola, soy principiante desde Colombia y estoy en Chile valle nevado. Si se puede! Siguiendo la ruta verde para. Iniciantes, es espectacular. Solo debes saber cómo frenar y girar un poco. Adelante!
What are the overall costs like? I see a flight for around $600 and I have an Ikon pass. Any issues scanning your pass? Thanks for sharing.
There's a bit of everything in terms of cost of accommodations. I bought groceries in Santiago and brought them up since there isn't a large store at the resort, and it's very expensive. Restaurant cost seemed normal. For Ikon, you have to go the ticket office at the Hotel Puerta del Sol or at the base of the gondola, show them your pass, and they'll give you a pass that works on their system. The Ikon pass itself won't work. Hope you get there!
Is it generally safe to go from the airport to where this is? Did you bring your own skis?
Great video!
- did you fly with your own ski gear or rent?
- is there decent public transportation from Santiago to the resort or did you rent a car?
- is is ski only or snowboarding allowed?
There are a lot of companies that provide transportation from the airport directly to Valle Nevado and other ski resorts, but you can also get a taxi.
If you are staying in one of the hotels in valle nevado, they can also provide you a transfer from the airport to the resort.
And yes you can snowboard as well
Thanks! I brought my own gear, but there are rental shops in Santiago and you can rent at the resort, though you will have better selection in Santiago. I rented a car, but you can certainly find transfers up to the resort. Even Uber appears to be an option, though I did not try it from Santiago to Valle Nevado. Yes, boarders are welcome too!
is this a 360 camera ? where did u mount it thanks for sharing
Yes - I used the Insta360 X3 with their invisible selfie stick, sometimes attached to my helmet and sometimes attached to my ski pole. I go over it a bit in this video:
czcams.com/video/fhU9Z9lhzQs/video.html
hey man just wondering what is your camera setup
What camera and case you use for this 3rd person shots?
All of the action shots are with the Insta360 X3 and no case. Just the invisible selfie stick. The rest of the shots are with a smartphone.
How many days would you need to have the best experience? Is 3 or more days enough? Tia
If you're an advanced skier or boarder and Valle Nevado is fully open, 3 days is definitely enough to experience the entire mountain. If the snow is incredible, I'd say 4 days is great. Everything after that is a bonus.
@@SkiBoyNY. Ok thank you so much for the information!
I'm nervous to do on mountain interviews of myself. Do use a microphone of some type?
Yes, I use a Sarmonic wireless microphone. The mic clips to your clothes and you can place the receiver in your pocket. It works out well! Otherwise, there's way too much wind.
That song with the word Uncomfortable?
It's "Uncomfortable" by Katori Walker.
In what date was this? Is there snow already in chile?
This was August 2022. Didn't get around to making the video until now - but there were flurries today at Cardona in NZ, so hopefully other southern hemisphere countries like Chile will get snow soon!
Hey how to work there for a season (next year) 🙏🙏
What’s the ratio of like groomers, bumps, and extremes here?
It's all above the tree line, so no significant bumps when I was there. They kept all the trails pretty well groomed, averaging every other day max for each run to be re-groomed, including black slopes. But there's a lot of terrain just off the slopes - not sure most of it's "extreme," but certainly pretty fun bc it's wide open. You may be able to find extreme stuff if you have skins like just off the Ankla T-bar.
It's mostly groomers. I was also skiing in September (their spring) so maybe it's different.
Go for the views, culture, and the ski in ski out and a few days in Santiago. It's not going to be a Snowbird or Jackson Hole.
no lift lines :)
Mejor así que ya lo he visto en la tienda de mi barrio 56
muito triste =( com a empresa Turistik cancelaram meu pacote de passeio um dia antes de fazer e nao teve mais tempo pois ja estava voltando para o Brasil. que decepição com essa empresa =/ ainda cobraram R$1823,90 duas vezes.
Dude you literally have mountain to yourself
Yes! I was there during peak season, and if you were skiing or boarding on a weekday, it was pretty easy to be alone on the slope. On a weekend, the crowds picked up, but it still wasn't at crowded North American or European levels.