Barraco Lodge, much more than a hotel.

Live the ultimate experience of extreme skiing with our heli skiing in Patagonia: descend active volcanoes such as the Yachts and the Osorno, soar through virgin snow, on glaciers, remote and challenging slopes that are only accessible by helicopter. With pilots certificate, safety equipment, avalanche and expert guides, each drop is a combination of pure adrenaline and surreal landscapes. Here, the mountain has no boundaries—and neither do you.

Yates Volcano

Heliski en el imponente Volcán Yates, descendiendo sobre su glaciar activo con nieve de excelente calidad, mientras disfrutas vistas únicas al mar y a los fiordos de la Patagonia Norte. Una experiencia de montaña y océano en un solo día.

Calbuco Volcano

The Calbuco Volcano, with an altitude of 2003 metres, is located southeast of Llanquihue Lake, dominating the landscape of the Lakes Region. This stratovolcano active is known for its irregular profile and its eruptive activity, the most recent being in 2015.

Glacier Bull

Descendé lines virgins on powder snow in the Glacier Bull, a remote corner and wild Patagonia accessible only by helicopter

Helicopter

High-performance fly where others do not

In Barraco Lodge operate with a Eurocopter AS350 B3 helicopter designed to deliver power, precision and safety in environments of high mountain. This model, known for his reliability and extreme performance, is the ideal choice for our expeditions of heli skiing in Patagonia, where the terrain and challenging weather conditions demand the best.

Why it is ideal for heli skiing in Patagonia:

  • Powerful and reliable in conditions of high altitude and cold weather.
  • High maneuverabilityperfect for landing on glaciers, volcanoes and zonastécnicas.
  • Space optimized for passengers and ski equipmentideal for exclusive experiences, with a capacity of up to 4 skiers guide.
  • Used by operators of mountain in the worldwith proven reputation in rescue operations, tourism and extreme sports.

Whether taking off from the lodge, or touching snow virgin in a volcano remote, our AS350 B3 are the key to your experience of heli-ski to the next level.

Certifications/Safety

Guide

Alec is a guide to an american with extensive experience guiding heli-ski and randonee in Chile and other parts of the world. It is ski instructor certified by the PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) and with professional training in avalanches by the American Avalanche Institute, one of the most recognized institutions in the field of safety in wintry terrain.

Their deep knowledge of the terrain, coupled with his passion for skiing off-piste, making it the ideal companion for an experience of heli-ski nolvidable. Alec not only take you to safety, but that will guide you to some of the best lines of your life.

Team Avalanche

In addition, each output of heliskiing in Barraco Lodge is made with the safety equipment in full to avalanches, both to the guides, as well as for each asajero.

All participants must carry mandatory:

  • DVA (Detector Victim of Avalanche)
  • Shovel
  • Probe
  • Backpack with airbag

In the event that the participants are not provided with this computer, Barraco has 7 complete equipment for guests ' use. This equipment, along with the technical knowledge of our guides and constant evaluation of the snow conditions and terrain, allows us to offer a secure experience and high-level in the most demanding environments of Patagonia.