Discover the magic of Portillo
High in the Andes mountains, on the edge of an altitude lake – is a ski area like no other. Portillo, Chile has been on the map for all avid skiers since the mid 60’s. The opposite of a corporate mega-resort, Portillo offers undeniable charm with unparalleled skiing.
Because of its varied terrain and intimate atmosphere, it is a favorite summer training facility of many World Cup race teams from around the world, including the United States, Canada, Norwegian, and Austrian Ski Teams.
In addition to its fabulous terrain all above timberline, dining in Portillo is an experience in itself. From the classic dining room to the cozy bar or spectacular on-mountain Tio Bob’s restaurant, mealtime in Portillo is designed to be friendly, fun, and unique!
Your skiing bucket list is not complete without an epic trip to explore and discover the majesty of Portillo, Chile.
The majestic vistas of Los Tres Hermanos and Laguna del Inca, as well as the stellar slopes of Condor, Plateau and the world famous Roca Jack, among many others, will leave you breathless and wanting to never leave this Chilean paradise.
Accommodations
Hotel Portillo
The iconic Hotel Portillo has 123 rooms all with spectacular views of the Inca Lagoon or the Valley area. The Hotel is the epicenter of the resort and, apart from on-mountain lunch spots, all dining and recreational activities are conveniently located within the hotel.
Octagon Lodge
Just adjacent to the main hotel, the Octagon Lodge offers rooms for up to 4 with a similar level of comfort and privacy to the main hotel. Octagon rooms feature two comfortable bunk beds and a private bathroom. Guests will dine in the Hotel and enjoy access to all of the hotel’s facilities and activities. An upgrade to a room in the main hotel is optional – consult us.
Amenities
Ski Portillo offers a wide array of amenities and recreation, in addition to world class skiing
Fitness center
Swimming Pool (outdoor, heated)
Hot tub
Full court gymnasium
Spa (sauna, massage)
Yoga Studio
Wi-Fi
Cinema
Retail Store
Game room
Indoor climbing wall
Trip dates, schedules & Cost
2024 Portillo, CHILE
- Portillo (Aug 10-17, 2024)
Portillo Camp dates are August 10-17 (+ travel) for 8 days on snow
– August 9th – depart the U.S. in the evening and arrive in Santiago the morning of the 5th.
– August 10th (Day 1) – shuttle from Santiago to Portillo. Have lunch, warm up free ski if you still have energy -and an evening Welcome Cocktail Reception, followed by dinner.
– August 11th to 16rd (Days 2 to 7)
- 8am – Breakfast in the main dining room
- 9:15 – Morning Ski Session
Warm up free skiing, followed by performance coaching – focus on stance, dynamic balance, skiing mechanics, flow, carving. - 12:30pm – Lunch at our table in the main dining room, or on-mountain at Tio Bob’s!
- 1:45 – Afternoon Ski Session
Adventure skiing – explore Portillo’s terrain, ski conditions du jour, tactics for steeps, bumps, powder, crud. - 4:00pm – Wrap up the ski day, get out of your ski boots and head to the cinema for video review.
- 4:30pm – Debrief
Video Review and Analysis in the cinema, and planning for the next day. - 5:00 – Tea-time, Chilean Style or start down time early by relaxing in the hot tub!
- 6:00 – Down time
Visit the fitness center for a work out, or the spa for a massage, hit the climbing wall or head to the game room, shoot hoops in the gymnasium, take a nap and just relax before dinner, or hit up the bar for a drink and appetizer. - 8:00 – Dinner at our table in the Hotel dining room
- 10:00pm – Head to bed, or visit the Portillo bar for live music and dancing!
– August 17th (Day 8) includes morning free skiing, and shuttle ride to Santiago for your night flight home.
– August 18th – Arrive back in the U.S.
The on-snow and off-snow topics for each day will be adjusted to the participants’ needs and wishes but will include:
Exploring the mountain! Skiing conditions du jour, developing tactics and confidence in crud, bumps, powder, and steeps
Developing skills in all conditions and terrain with feedback suited to each participant. (Stance, balance, turning, edging and pressure control skills)
Personal coaching based on skiing performance and video review
Evening video review of the day’s performance.
Identifying an improvement plan for continued progress after camp.
Heli-skiing optional (involves an additional fee)
Portillo, Chile (Aug 10-17, 2024)
Cost includes:
- World-Class Coaching
- 8 days of skiing
- 4 meals per day
- Group shuttle roundtrip to/from Santiago airport
- Daily video review & analysis
- 7 nights of lodging in the Octagon Lodge in quad rooms
Total Cost $6995
(Airfare to Santiago airport, and alcohol not included)
Upgraded lodging Options available (total price)
- Triple Room in Octagon Lodge – $7395 per person
- Double room in Octagon Lodge – $7995 per person
- Double room in Hotel Portillo (Valley View) – $8995 per person
- Double room in Hotel Portillo (Lake View) – $9295 per person
- Double Room in Hotel Portillo (Lake View with Balcony) – $9995 per person
- Single room in Hotel Portillo (Valley View) – $10,495
- Single room in Hotel Portillo (Lake View) – $10,995
- Single room in Hotel Portillo (Lake View with Balcony) – $11,595
- Single Suite in Hotel Portillo – $14,795