Skiing in South America

Most natives of the Northern Hemisphere are intrigued by the novelty of skiing during a season, which lasts from late June to mid-October. South America has the best skiing in the world for four months of the year, a fact substantiated by the annual arrival of the world's top skiers and ski teams
at several of the larger resorts.

In addition, South American resorts are remarkably uncrowded. Outside the last two weeks of July when the Argentines are on holiday, skiers can travel freely to any of the resorts without advanced planning or reservations. The
development boom of the last half of the 1980s resulted in slope and hotel capacities that far exceed the number of domestic skiers, and the quality of the facilities is comparable to the top resorts of Europe and North America.

Skiing could also be an incidental reason to travel in this scenic and untrampled part of the world. The people are extraordinarily gracious, and the countryside is beautiful and dramatic. Travel within the region is accomplished easily and economically. Outstanding food and wine is served to
fit all tastes and budgets. The region can be comfortably explored either in first class style or with a student's budget.

Most importantly, Chile and Argentina are safe for travel.

Finally, there's Santiago, Downtown area is easily explored by foot, and the modern suburbs are quickly and cheaply reached with an immaculate subway train. Most importantly, Santiago is safer than most cities in North America
and Europe. The city compares to Salt Lake City, Utah, as a modern metropolis surrounded by snow-capped mountains with the country's best skiing a short drive away.

Don't just read about it; get on a plane and go skiing this summer.