Most SHOCKING Things About Skiing in South America (vs. the USA)

A comprehensive breakdown of the various differences when skiing in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina versus the slopes of North America. SIGN UP FOR PEAKHOUSE 2025: Direct links to: 🏔️ PeakCasa Italy application: 🏔️ PeakHouse Vermont application: 🏔️ PeakHouse Northern Rockies application: 🏔️ PeakHouse Colorado application (only female rooms left): Sign up for our newsletter: Join our Discord if you haven’t already: Follow us on other channels! 🏔️ Instagram: 🏔️ Twitter: 🏔️ TikTok: 🏔️ Facebook: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Mountain Aesthetic 4:15 Valley Views 4:51 Volcanoes 5:25 Resort Size 6:16 Lift Infrastructure 8:47 On-Mountain Facilities 9:25 Resort Clientele and Crowds 10:33 Army Presence 11:07 Pedestrian Tourist Presence 11:50 Busy Season and Trail Congestion 12:49 Language Barrier 13:25 Trail Rating Differences 15:23 Off-Piste and Closed Trail Policies 16:32 Resort Signage 17:08 Low-Visibility Conditions 17:52 Snow Quality and Resiliency 19:25 Operating Hours 19:47 Powder Retention on Good Days 20:15 Heli-Skiing Culture 21:07 Snow Differences Based on Latitude 21:42 High-Cost Atmospheres 22:25 Lodging and “Cruise-Ship“ Mentality 23:00 Access Road Complications 24:43 Flying to South America 25:57 Shuttle Services, Taxis, and Ubers 26:46 Rental Cars 27:34 Après-Ski 28:06 Lift Ticket Pricing 28:52 Multi-Resort Pass Products 29:25 Final Thoughts BUY OUR MERCH: