El Ingenio

We use the existing and comfortable infrastructure of Chile’s traditional mountain lodges. Our deluxe, locally owned, and tasteful El Ingenio Lodge, a jewel of Andean hospitality is located in the Maipo Valley and family run to perfection. At the lodge you will be able to enjoy all the amenities expected from a mountain lodge - an outdoor hot tub and swimming pool, gourmet cuisine, and infinite Chilean hospitality. Treat yourself to a massage after skiing, or read a book in front of the fireplace while served delicious appetizers prepared daily by our Chef.

The El Ingenio Lodge has a character all of its own. We consider it to be one of a kind in the heli-ski business, one of the Central Andes’ best kept secrets, within 5 minutes of the South American continent’s best heli-skiing! This uniqueness may include an inviting outdoor fire, meals served outside twice a week when mild temperatures at the lodge permit, or fresh homemade ice cream and cold beer, served as you step off the helicopter, after a long day of heli-skiing/boarding.

Perhaps the character comes from the Chilean-style hospitality, as the lodge keeper runs towards the group with your après-ski shoes in a wheelbarrow to change into as soon as you land, or the homemade pastries, ice cream of all flavors, and fresh natural juices that await you.

POWDER SOUTH is expanding to new terrain and adding to our choice of lodges. We have made a recent discovery – magnificent Condor Valley. Also, we are now able to operate with ease from the rooftop of 5 star hotels in the cosmopolitan city of Santiago, Chile to our many heli-ski destinations, for groups wanting the night life. And our newest find 17th century hacienda, located at the foothills of the Aconcagua Valley, the home of Chile’s finest wines.