FIS Alpine racing has returned to Chile with the kick off of the 2026 Chile Winter Series on August 6th at El Colorado Ski Resort.
Over 62 competitors from ten countries took to the slopes of El Colorado in pursuit of valuable points toward the international rankings. Exceptional snow, sunshine and a high-level race course welcomed athletes from around the world to Chile’s mountains.
The El Colorado races marked the beginning of a busy international calendar that will run through October, with more than 15 competition days across three of Chile’s leading ski resorts. More than 600 athletes from over 40 countries are expected to participate throughout the series, competing for FIS points during the Northern Hemisphere summer.
Following the opening races at El Colorado, the circuit will move to La Parva for the traditional South American Cup speed races. The series conclude at Corralco Ski Resort, where athletes will compete on the slopes of the Lonquimay Volcano. In addition to Alpine Skiing, the 2026 Chile Winter Series will feature FIS Ski Cross and Snowboard Cross competitions.
“The Chile Winter Series has become an important part of the international competition calendar. Hosting FIS events in Chile allows our athletes to compete at home against world-class competitors while providing valuable racing opportunities for athletes from around the world.” -Daniel González, President of the Chilean Ski & Snowboard Federation
Cheers to an amazing start El Colorado. The coming weeks more of the world’s best skiers and snowboarders will be showing up in the Chilean Andes to take advantage of their excellent snow conditions.
