WHEN?
Our season is best from early July to mid September. The Andes are the second highest mountain range on earth and home to some of the world’s best snow. We get pacific storms that hit the dry mountains and create LIGHT POWDER AND A SNOWPACK THAT LASTS.
A DAY WITH DOS TIEMPOS
Arrive at the Dos Tiempos house in Lo Valdes around 7:30am. We will be waiting for you with our famous hot coffee with whipped cream and a fire. Your guide will give you a safety talk, have you sign waivers and get an understanding of your backcountry ability and your dream ski/snowboard terrain. Our snowmobile put in is a beautiful fifteen minute ride up the road with breathtaking views of Volcano San Jose. We will unload your sled and have you skiing/snowboarding in no time.
There are dozens of options for terrain in each valley. Your guide will lead you to the best and safest zone that fits your specific abilities. You will park your sleds at the bottom, check snow conditions and then your guide will bump you (via snowmobile) to the top and point out the different options for runs. A day at Dos Tiempos is a full, all out day…until sundown or until you are tired and ready to head down..
After an adventure packed day and the best runs of your life, we will take you back to the Dos Tiempos house, where Rion will be waiting with Chilean wine and snacks. We will get warm by the fire, share pictures and relax.. From there, you can either head to the Lodge for a soak in the hot tub or back down to the city.
Ready to drop in?
See our sleds?
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BEFORE BOOKING A SLED DAY OR PACKAGE WITH US:
Our tours are designed specifically for experienced snowmobilers and backcountry skiers/snowboarders. The terrain we access can be challenging on snowmobiles and is at high altitudes. Therefore, it is necessary that you are in good physical condition to spend a day with us.
Please bring your own avalanche equipment (backpack, beacon, shovel, probe). Rentals are available with advanced notice.
We recommend one person per sled but allow doubling to advanced snowmobile drivers.
Ski conditions are impossible to predict so be prepared to ski/ride/sled on anything.
It is cold in the Andes backcountry! Pack warm layers, extra gloves and bring sunscreen.
If you are a first time snowmobiler or backcountry skier/rider, please make that clear during your booking process.
POLICIES
Weather and road access:
Unfortunately, we do not control the weather. A snowmobile day could be cancelled due to inclement weather, foreseeable hazards, or circumstances beyond our control, like problems with our road access. In this case, a refund for 70 % of the snowmobile daily rental fee will be made. If our schedule and your itinerary permits, we will reschedule your tour. We promise to do everything in our power to get you in the powder.
Reservation Conditions:
1. In order to guarantee a reservation, a payment of 50% of the total value of the reservation is required
2. All reservations will be tentative until the deposit is received.
3. Your 50% down payment can be made via wire transfer or Paypal, and should be made 1 month prior to your trip date.
4. The total balance of the trip must be received before the guest departs .
5. Any reservation that does not meet these requirements may be cancelled without notice by Dos Tiempos.
Cancelations:
For cancelations made 30 days or more prior to the arrival date: NO charge
For cancelations made 15 days prior to arrival date 50% of your down payment will be charged
Cancelations made less than 15 days prior to your arrival date 100% of your downpayment will be charged.