Winter '24 Opening Dates for South America's Notable Ski Resorts

Shoulder season has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. A lucky few skiers are still burning laps and acquiring heinous goggle tans, but most of us are trying to figure out what to do with the emotional rollercoaster that is spring weather. One day, it's blindingly gorgeous. The next? A discouraging combination of wind, rain, and, in some locales, mini-van-sized hail.Ski Portillo's iconic hotel is preparing for another fruitful season of skiing south of the equator.Photo: Tamara S