Snow Sport activities in South America
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Cerro La Hoya
Despite wide open bowls and some of Argentina’s best powder skiing, this 1350m resort is just starting to become well-known. While cheaper and less crowded than Bariloche, it is smaller and comparatively tame, ideal for families. Summer activities include hiking, chairlift rides and horse riding. Equipment can be rented on-site or at sport shops in Esquel. Minibus transfers cost AR$50 round-trip; taxis may be a better deal for groups. It’s 13km north of Esquel.
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Cerro Martial & Glaciar Martial
Ideal for families or a few hours of fun, this town winter sports center also rents ski equipment; ask about snowshoes to take a winter walk.
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Aventura Pinamar
Here's a good one: sand boarding. To give it a shot, follow jeep tours to nearby dunes or contact Aventura Pinamar.
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LM Aventura
In nearby Moquehue, LM Aventura offers dog-sledding trips (40 minutes to three days) through the araucaria forests in wintertime.
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Nunatak Adventure
Snowshoe a beautiful alpine valley or dogsled with Siberian and Alaskan huskies bumping across Tierra Mayor. For a memorable night, combine either with an evening bonfire (AR$400). It also does guided snowcat rides. It’s 19km from Ushuaia via RN3.
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Centro de Deportes Invernales Glaciar Martial
About 7km northwest of town, this family-oriented area has downhill runs well suited for beginners; it also rents equipment.
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Altos del Valle
Gato Curuchet, the first South American in Alaska’s Iditarod, teaches dog sledding at this winter resort,which is also the sponsor of popular annual dog-sled races at the end of August, where kids also compete. There’s also good cross-country and snowshoeing areas, equipment rentals and full-moon trips. Extreme skiers can check out the snowcat skiing. It’s 18km from Ushuaia via RN3.
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