Human-powered skiing in Chile. My goals are to inspire you to get off the beaten path, to create a truly rewarding ski experience and share the culture and landscape of this beautiful place. Let me share my experience, local knowledge, professionalism and passion for skiing with you!
COVID-19 Update (Early July, 2020)
Sadly, I cannot, in good faith, offer any guided experiences here in Chile for the 2020 season.
At the moment, Chile is (hopefully) at its peak infection rate, which measured per capita is one of the highest infection rates in the world. The borders are closed to non-citizens and non-residents and most of the population is living under strict quarantine measures. The government has extended the state of emergency until the middle of September. Hopefully, the nation will follow the successful examples from around the world, which will mean staying disciplined until the numbers are much better and then loosening up cautiously. If we follow the poor examples, there’s a chance foreigners could arrive here in September, but while that would be good for my bank account, it would be bad for everyone’s health. I won’t encourage this.
As a guide, I am used to making decisions based on the real information at hand. I know there are things I cannot control—usually the weather and avalanche hazards. In this case, it’s a global pandemic. My time as a guide has taught me that sometimes the only safe option is to be patient and wait out the storm. I want this to blow over as much as anyone. To sell a trip based on a projected improvement in the forecast would be foolhardy.
Chile Powder Adventures will survive through 2020. If global adventure travel resumes in 2021, I will be here—more ready to guide than ever! I am fortunate. As a teenage ski racer, I spent my summers working on a small farm. The farmer knew that there would be good seasons and bad seasons. When times were good, we grew and sold as much as possible. When times were bad, we fixed all the things we couldn’t get to during the good years. I am applying those lessons now. I am mending fences and gathering seeds to plant when the time is right. I have not “borrowed” any money from the government, because in my opinion that is borrowing from a future generation, who isn’t in a position to extend that loan. If I have to borrow a little money to make the best use of my time and support my small team, I will do it at a bank, at my risk. This is, in my opinion, part of being an entrepreneur. I’ll tighten my belt and get by. I’ll be thrilled when I can guide again.
For the time being, I wish everyone the best. These appear to be times of great change—especially for nations without assets in the bank and strong communal bonds. I’ve spent the past twenty years thinking about managing uncertainties in dynamic environments to create positive outcomes for committed, passionate people. If you’re feeling rattled and need a steady hand, reach out. Whether we’ve ever met or not, I am here for you.
If you want to ski in Chile with an established, responsible, local guide, I will be thrilled to share this place with you in 2021 and beyond. As always, I can be reached at donny@chile-powder-adventures.com.
Please, be patient, stay healthy and help someone else, if you can.
At the moment, Chile is (hopefully) at its peak infection rate, which measured per capita is one of the highest infection rates in the world. The borders are closed to non-citizens and non-residents and most of the population is living under strict quarantine measures. The government has extended the state of emergency until the middle of September. Hopefully, the nation will follow the successful examples from around the world, which will mean staying disciplined until the numbers are much better and then loosening up cautiously. If we follow the poor examples, there’s a chance foreigners could arrive here in September, but while that would be good for my bank account, it would be bad for everyone’s health. I won’t encourage this.
As a guide, I am used to making decisions based on the real information at hand. I know there are things I cannot control—usually the weather and avalanche hazards. In this case, it’s a global pandemic. My time as a guide has taught me that sometimes the only safe option is to be patient and wait out the storm. I want this to blow over as much as anyone. To sell a trip based on a projected improvement in the forecast would be foolhardy.
Chile Powder Adventures will survive through 2020. If global adventure travel resumes in 2021, I will be here—more ready to guide than ever! I am fortunate. As a teenage ski racer, I spent my summers working on a small farm. The farmer knew that there would be good seasons and bad seasons. When times were good, we grew and sold as much as possible. When times were bad, we fixed all the things we couldn’t get to during the good years. I am applying those lessons now. I am mending fences and gathering seeds to plant when the time is right. I have not “borrowed” any money from the government, because in my opinion that is borrowing from a future generation, who isn’t in a position to extend that loan. If I have to borrow a little money to make the best use of my time and support my small team, I will do it at a bank, at my risk. This is, in my opinion, part of being an entrepreneur. I’ll tighten my belt and get by. I’ll be thrilled when I can guide again.
For the time being, I wish everyone the best. These appear to be times of great change—especially for nations without assets in the bank and strong communal bonds. I’ve spent the past twenty years thinking about managing uncertainties in dynamic environments to create positive outcomes for committed, passionate people. If you’re feeling rattled and need a steady hand, reach out. Whether we’ve ever met or not, I am here for you.
If you want to ski in Chile with an established, responsible, local guide, I will be thrilled to share this place with you in 2021 and beyond. As always, I can be reached at donny@chile-powder-adventures.com.
Please, be patient, stay healthy and help someone else, if you can.
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