“Chile’s ski season begins officially in June, but August and September are the best months to go. The weather and snow conditions are more dependable, the prices are lower and it’s much less crowded – and it’s easier to get there than most people think.”
Eddy Ancinas, “Chilling out in Chile,” Los Angeles Times
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Patagonia, Argentina
Photo: Eddy Ancinas