With Access Road Still Closed and More Snow on the Way, Ski Portillo Is Getting Creative

Ski Portillo, Chile, receives about 200 inches (508cm) of snowfall throughout an entire winter season.200 inches isn't a lot when compared to North American resorts like Alta Ski Area (500 inches) and Mt. Baker Ski Area (600+ inches), but it's plenty to typically offer skiing between the end of June and the end of September.This season has been anything but typical for Ski Portillo.As of August 3, 2026, the resort has recorded a whopping 274 inches (696cm) of snow, with nearly all of it falling