Chile

From the Atacama to the volcanoes of Patagonia.

The highest volcano on Earth rising out of the driest desert, and a chain of snow-covered volcanoes above the lakes of the south. Two very different Chiles, across the border from Argentina, where Benegas Brothers began.

Chile

Two Chiles, One Range

Chile shares the Andes with Argentina, where our story began, and it holds two of the most distinctive objectives in South America.

In the north, the Atacama rises to Ojos del Salado, 22,615 ft / 6,893 m: the highest volcano on Earth and the highest mountain in Chile, in one of the driest landscapes on the planet. In the south, the Lake District is lined with snow-covered volcanoes that ski beautifully in the austral spring.

Choose your Chile

Which Chile Is Yours?

Two ways to climb the highest volcano on Earth, and a week of skiing volcanoes in the south. Start with the one that sounds like you.

Dawn at a high-altitude lagoon camp in the Atacama, Chile

Summer · Climb

Ojos del Salado Expedition

“I want the highest volcano on Earth, with time to acclimatize properly.”

14 Days · 22,615 ft / 6,893 m · Max 6 climbers

Two acclimatization summits above 6,000 m, Siete Hermanas and Cerro San Francisco, before Ojos itself, plus a dedicated summit reserve day. January and February departures from Copiapó.

Prior experience above roughly 5,500 m / 18,000 ft is strongly recommended.

$7,500 per person · 14 days

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Climbers on a ridge above the Atacama, Chile

Summer · Climb

Ojos del Salado Express

“I have the experience. I don’t have the time.”

9 Days · 22,615 ft / 6,893 m · Max 4 climbers, 2 guides

Pre-acclimatize at home with a Hypoxico system and a four-week protocol, then fly in for nine days with two summit windows.

For experienced climbers.

$8,500 per person · 9 days

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A ski team on the flank of a volcano in Chilean Patagonia

Spring · Ski

Patagonia Volcanoes Ski Expedition

“I want to ski volcanoes above the lakes.”

8 Days · 4 volcanoes · Max 6, never more than 4 per guide

Lonquimay, Llaima, Villarrica and Osorno, from Temuco to Puerto Montt, in spring corn snow.

Prior touring experience helps, but it is not a barrier to joining.

$5,500 per person · 8 days

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January – March

Ojos del Salado · 22,615 ft / 6,893 m

The highest volcano on Earth and the highest mountain in Chile, rising out of the high Atacama.

We climb it two ways. The 14-day Ojos del Salado Expedition builds acclimatization on Siete Hermanas and Cerro San Francisco (6,018 m / 19,744 ft) before the summit, with a dedicated reserve day. The 9-day Ojos del Salado Express is for experienced climbers who pre-acclimatize at home, then come for two summit windows with no more than four climbers.

Ojos is also excellent preparation for Aconcagua, Denali or a Himalayan objective.

September – October

Ski the Volcanoes of Patagonia

In the Lake District of southern Chile, a line of snow-covered volcanoes rises above lakes and forest. In spring the snow turns to corn, and the volcanoes ski beautifully.

Our 8-day Patagonia Volcanoes Ski Expedition skis or rides four of them, Lonquimay, Llaima, Villarrica and Osorno, travelling from Temuco to Puerto Montt with hotels and mountain lodges along the way. Maximum six on the team, never more than four per guide.

Across the border, we also build private ski trips in Argentina, from Las Leñas to Bariloche.

Private & Custom

Chile on Your Terms

Every Chile trip can run privately, on your dates and with your group: a private Ojos del Salado team, an Express with extra days, or a ski week for three to six friends between late September and early November.

And if you have a bigger idea, such as reaching Ojos del Salado under your own power, by bike and on foot from the Pacific, talk to us. That is exactly the kind of project we like to build.

Where Do You Want to Begin?

Ojos del Salado Expedition14 days, built around acclimatization.Ojos del Salado Express9 days, for experienced climbers.Patagonia Volcanoes Ski8 days, four volcanoes.Private ChileYour dates, your group, your idea.