El Colorado, Chile Ski Area Opening Day Thursday June 5th, 2008

Good news for all you skiers and snowboarders traveling to Chile this South American winter. We have been receiving heaps of fresh snow down here. The Andes mountains are freshly painted white and looking very enticing. Looks like El Colorado Ski Area is opening on June 5th. Next-door neighbor Valle Nevado Ski Resort and hotel is opening on June 13th for what could be some of the most coverage ever seen at this time of the year.

The current view at Valle Nevado Ski Area
Portillo is opening for skiing on June 14th. Also the resort formerly known as Termas de Chillan is no more, new owners have bought the rights to operate the slopes while the owner of the actual termas (natural hot spring) and gran hotel of Chillan retained the name Termas de Chillan. Look for an update to this article when we find out the new name, its website, and opening date if they are opening this season. Rumors have been flying about that the former owner is refusing to sell the actual chairlifts, possibly causing a delay in opening the mountain for riding. It might be a good idea to take Chillan off the itinerary for your planned ski vacation as you might end up slightly disapointed. Pucon hasn't listed their opening date yet.

Update Saturday June 7: La Parva Ski Area is open.
Update June 25: Most ski areas are open. Chillan should be up and going with new operations management.