Valle Nevado Announces Early Opening with 4 Feet of Snow

Following last week's massive snowstorm, Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, is thrilled to announce the resort will open three weeks ahead of schedule on Friday, May 31 with 4 feet of snow.

"We are thrilled to open the slopes early this season! Our team has been working hard to get ready for the upcoming season, and with 4 feet of early season snow, we are off to a great start," said Valle Nevado General Manager, Ricardo Margulis. "We are excited to welcome North American skiers and snowboarders to experience endless winter in the Chilean Andes this summer with the best snow in the Southern Hemisphere."

Valle Nevado, or "snowy valley" in Spanish, is renowned for having the deepest and most consistent snowpack in the Southern Hemisphere. Lifts will operate from 9 am to 5pm, followed by Valle's legendary sunsets and après scene. Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective and Power Pass season passholders can take advantage of exclusive packages that include lodging in one of the resort's three ski-in/ski-out hotels, lift tickets, breakfast, and dinner, on sale now.

About Valle Nevado: Perched in the Chilean Andes with a base elevation of 9,925 feet, Valle Nevado's high altitude and southern orientation naturally produce the best snow conditions in the Southern Hemisphere. Valle Nevado provides a world-class skiing experience with 2,400 skiable acres, three ski-in/ski-out hotels, and a diverse culinary scene. Beyond resort boundaries, guided heli-skiing and interconnect tickets provide access to even more terrain, for a total of 7,000 skiable acres and heli-runs averaging 4,000 - 5,000 feet of vertical drop. From June to October, Ikon Pass, Power Pass and Mountain Collective season pass holders can experience Valle Nevado’s legendary sunsets, après-ski scene and endless winter. Valle Nevado proudly serves as the summer training ground for Olympic ski and snowboard teams from the Northern Hemisphere. Visit vallenevado.com/en .