You must be an ADVANCED/EXPERT skier/snowboarder. You must be in good physical shape, be able to and have skied in all conditions (including whiteout, wind, very cold). You must be able to ski/ride in control on all types of terrain and should be very comfortable on black and double black slopes. Ideally you should have some avalanche safety training and should be familiar with using an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe. You should have (or plan to rent) suitable all mountain (100-115+mm underfoot) skis. It is highly recommended that you have Alpine touring bindings and skins or a splitboard and skins to fully take advantage of the sidecountry and backcountry options at Cerro Catedral.

No!  Speaking Spanish is definitely an asset but not at all required.  As is the case with many ski towns/resort you will find many people speak some English. It is a great idea to learn a little Spanish as your effort will be appreciated. Many Our Spanish speaking guides will provide translation, organize logistics, get us to the interesting spots, and help you enjoy your experience.

Argentina is famous for their cuisine and in addition to Asado (slowly grilled meats) there are many stews (like Carbonoda), empanadas, fresh trout, wild game, chorizo, and steaks served up with chimichurri to savor. Argentina has a rich wine tradition and we will learn about and try wines from various regions, especially the famous wine producing area of Mendoza.

Bariloche can have variable weather in late August. Cerro Catedral has over 3700ft of vertical drop so you can encounter cold and windy up top and warm, spring skiing conditions at the bottom. As always it is best to dress with layers. Be prepared for temps in the high teens as well as warm sunny days where the air temperature is well above freezing.

Refugio Frey has barrack style sleeping rooms with double decker platforms and no separation between beds. It is not for those who require luxury accommodations or need personal space. The snow and the terrain make up for any deficiencies in the sleeping arrangments.

We recommend that you bring your own gear, providing that you have suitable all mountain snowboard or skis in the 100-115mm width underfoot. Having touring bindings (or splitboard) and skins is highly recommended. There are rentals available and they are reasonably priced. If you decide to rent gear we strongly recommend bringing your own boots. Avalanche safety equipment is required for backcountry/sidecountry riding and rentals are available as well.

Please contact us to let us know about your dietary restrictions to see if you can be accommodated.

If you need to cancel a trip that you have already booked and it is at least 90 days before the start of the trip your deposit is half refundable. If you need to cancel your trip for any reason because of COVID-19 your deposit can be applied to a future trip until 2025. Final payment for the trip is due 60 days before the start of the trip.  Cancellations between 30 and 59 days before the of start of trip that cannot be filled are 50% refundable, if your spot is filled then it is 25% refundable. Cancellations less than 30 days are non-refundable (100% of booking cost).  For this reason, we highly recommend you consider purchasing travelers insurance, (try World Nomads) which will cover the cost of your trip in extenuating circumstances.

Gratuities for guides are not included in the price of you trip and are much appreciated. Tipping is at your discretion. Normally average tips for excellent service are around 10%-20% of the trip cost. Tips are pooled together and shared equally among the guides.

Please see our COVID-19 policies

If you are coming from the US, Canada, Mexico, most of Europe, Australia, South Korea, South Africa and Turkey you do NOT need a Visa to enter Argentina for stays shorter than 90 days. You do need a valid passport.