“With 3 feet of fresh we linked up with our friends at Dos Tiempos, grabbed some sleds and headed out into the backcountry for 3 days of insane riding. I highly recommend checking out Chile for some riding in the southern hemisphere. Great mountains, resort riding, sidecountry + backcountry, fun parks and some of the best people to shred with.”
If you’re experiencing hardcore FOMO after seeing these clips of Sage Kotsenburg shredding fresh powder in South America you’re not alone. The Olympic gold medalist joined Dos Tiempos Freeride the Andes for an August powder session down in Chile and man oh man does it look fun. Dos Tiempos is the first and leading snowmobile tour operator in Chile that provides access to over 20,000 acres of ridable terrain. Definitely looking into booking a trip through them. Find more info on Dos Tiempos below:
ABOUT DOS TIEMPOS:
With world class terrain and expert guides, we can make your powder dreams a reality. We offer private, tailor made trips for you and your friends that include include transportation, lodging and snowmobile tours. If you only have one day, don’t worry, we also offer day trips.
Dos Tiempos has over 20,000 acres of untouched mountains in our backyard. Using snowmobiles, we are able to access everything from scenic glacier runs and powder bowls to steep mountain faces and couloirs. Our base camp is located two hours (80km) outside of the metropolitan city of Santiago, in the small Andean village of Lo Valdés. Here, we have exclusive snowmobile access to four valleys surrounding mega volcano, San Jose.
For over a decade, our terrain has been a playground for the world’s best skiers and snowboarders. Snowmobile with us and you too can access some of the best powder in the world.
Founder and lead guide Cristián Wehrhahn is a professional snowboarder, snowmobile enthusiast and mountain lover. He spent countless seasons with his best friend, Paulo Audisio snowmobiling in the Pacific northwest, Europe, and Alaska. Eventually, he decided to bring sleds back to his native mountains, in the search for better snowboarding. Cristian, Audisio and their band of friends started Dos Tiempos by loading their sleds onto a trailer and scouring the country for the best snow. In 2008, they found what they were looking for in Cajon del Maipo. They unpacked their sleds in Lo Valdes and never left. Back then, snowmobiles were unheard of in Chile. Cristian recalls a local goat herder saying; “they are like mountain rockets!” Cristian and Audisio totally agreed. These machines allowed them to explore untouched terrain with ease and speed.
Cristian and Audisio have been guiding for over fifteen years and have a deep understanding of their terrain and snow conditions. They are passionate about offering a service that is respectful to the mountains, safe and fun for all involved.
The first years in the valley, Dos Tiempos operated out of a base camp made up of two shipping containers. In 2013, Cristian met his wife, Rion, a Columbus Georgia native. Together, they decided to convert their shipping containers into a home.They traded snowboard boots for windows, salvaged old wood and built a humble but warm house that doubles as a basecamp for operating their business. When you arrive, Cristian, Audisio, Rion and their beloved dog Johan will welcome you in with Chilean/Southern hospitality and happily share with you their stories and love for the mountains.
