LEAD SLED GUIDE

Titi knows the deep backcountry of Nevados de Chillan better than anyone. Not only is he a super safe, qualified sled guide but he skis like a madman. He’s descended peaks as far as the eye can see and can get you there safely. There’s a real tight sled crew culture here and Titi is well respected amongst the gang.

BACKCOUNTRY TOURING GUIDE

Pipe is a cofounder of the most reputable backcountry guiding outfit in the region, Backchillan. Pipe and his team have been making dreams come true in these mountains since before the resort was on the map (literally). It would be hard to find anyone with as much local knowledge and experience as Pipe.

BACKCOUNTRY TOURING GUIDE

Álvaro is cofounder of Alto Andino, a guiding outfit that runs year round throughout the Andes, specializing in high altitude ascents and lengthier excursions, which might help explain how he moves through these mountains like a Puma. Probably the nicest, most humble human you’ll meet in Chile.

BIG MOUNTAIN FREERIDE PRO

Skiing with Rai at the resort is too much fun. He is one with this mountain. He knows every kicker, hip, drop and roller. If you want to get the most of this place, book a day with Rai and make sure you got a good night sleep…

SNOWBOARD GUIDE

Sponsored athlete, snowboard instructor, heli-guide and Nevados de Chillan resort guru, Trompo finds hidden stashes long after the storm has passed. His jiu jitsu style of navigating this mountain for the best snow an terrain is why you’ll hear his name being yelled from the lifts as you zig zag your way around obstacles until you arrive at The Promised Land.

BACKCOUNTRY ROAD TRIP GUIDE

If there’s an acronym related to “Badass Mountain Guide of South America”, Ismael has achieved it. Instructor/Guide with ACGM (Asociación Chilena de Guías/Instructores de Montaña y Escalada), ENISSCHAG (La Escuela Nacional de Instructores de Esqui y Snowboard de Chile), FEACH (La Federación de Andinismo de Chile) and ANENA (Asociación Nacional de Nieve y Avalanchas de Francia). Sufice it to say, you can feel comfortable in the backcountry with Ismael…

BACKCOUNTRY ROAD TRIP GUIDE

José is one of the very few who actually grew up in the small village of Las Trancas. It’s wild to think that this guy came from such humble beginnings and ended up venturing so deep into the Andes. He’s been on numerous expeditions to some of the highest peaks of Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia. A true international legend from Las Trancas.

SPIRITUAL GUIDE / CREW PHOTOGRAPHER

Nico is that guy who makes a ski town better. He carries with him the spirit of the Andes and if you’re in his presence, it rubs off. His energy is limitless and it makes you go go go!!!