Exploring valleys, mountains and glaciers has always been a fascinating purpose in our lives, as well as discover new ski lines in unexplored mountains. In the 80s and 90s, a few occasional attempts took place in the surroundings of Bariloche. In 2002, Gabriel Rapoport and Pablo Cattescu led an amazing heli trip along the Southern Patagonian mountain range in order to explore these wonderful mountains for heliskiing activities, being the pioneers in Argentina. In the further years they kept on operating in different areas of North Patagonia and the province of Mendoza, in a discontinuous way. In 2016 , we formed a solid team to operate in the area of Cholila, in the province of Chubut wich ended in 2018. Finally in 2021 we decided to get back and founded Heliski Argentina. Heliski Argentina is the outcome of all these years persisting in this challenging activity, which we are passionate, combining our experience with strict operational protocols, maintaining the highest standards of safety and guest service. We are now able to offer the chance to be part of its history and claim descents in these remote peaks.
One of the most experienced ski mountaineers in Argentina, leading almost all the heliski operations in Patagonia and Mendoza.
Mountaineer and ski instructor with a large professional history, an expert and a teacher in snow and avalanches studies.
Expert skier and Patagonian mountains passionate, led countless expeditions in the Patagonian Icefields.
In charge of land safety and base of operations, he is an experienced professional related to outdoor risk management.
Our terrain includes a vast zone of the Patagonian Andes Mountains, located in the province of Chubut (South of Argentina) south of the 42nd parallel, from the high peaks and glaciers near the border with Chile, to the desert ranges above the Patagonian steppe. Our base of operations is Cholila, a small and quiet town at the bottom of the mountains. From here we fly all around beautiful and wild mountains and ski terrains, like Cerro Dos Picos (2.515 mts.), Planchón Nevado (2.400 mts.), Cerro Tres Picos (2.490 mts.) and many others. Due to the proximity to the Pacific Ocean, these mountains receive a large amount of precipitations, and most of them are covered with glaciers. With an immense variety of ski terrain to choose from, we can accommodate skiers and riders of nearly all abilities. There`s a bit of everything, from massive alpine bowls, seemingly endless glacier runs, steep technical descents and couloirs and alpine meadows. -Base Elevation: 545 m (1.790 ft.) -Highest Landing: 2.498 m (8.195 ft.) -Average Run Size: 800 vertical meters (2.625 vertical feet)
Bell 407GXP Helicopter Capacity: 7 passengers (5 guests + guide + pilot) Speed: 133 kts (246 kph). The latest variation of the Bell 407 known for its superior performance and confort. AIRBUS AS350 B3 Capacity: 5 passengers (3 guests + guide + pilot). Speed: 287 kph. El mejor en su categoría. Logistics at our operations base are managed by Martin Rapoport. We also have professional skiers and experienced mountain guides from Argentina working with us.
HOSTERIA EL PEDREGOSORuta 255, Km 94. Cholila, CH. Ptagonia Argentina Phone: +54 9 2945 655513 elpedregoso.com
CARRILEUFU RIVER LODGERuta provincial 71, entre Cholila y Villa Lago Rivadavia. Located in the heart of the Carrileufu River valley, 7 km from Cholila, on the way to Los Alerces National Park (Provincial Route 71). carrileufuriverlodge.com
HOSTEL PIUKE MAPUAv. Soberanía Argentina 200, Cholila (Chubut). Cozy hostel in the town of Cholila, meters from the central square and with a beautiful view of the mountain range. Phone y whatsapp: +54 9 2945 652877 @piuke_mapu
NEARBY AIRPORTS ESQUEL: 127 km, aprox. 2 hs by ruta nacional 40. BARILOCHE: 213 km, aprox. 3 hs by ruta nacional 40.
Regional Manager - North America Former Level III Trainer - Argentina Demo Team member - Level III Coach - Level III Ski Instructor Participated in: Powder 8 championships, US National Ski Cross competition. Member of the Argentinian team in the South Korea Interski (ISIA). Scouted new Heli ski terrain in Patagonia. 📲 +1 (778) 628-0029 ✉️ jdarquier@gmail.com
Paul was a great skier and mountaineer, co-founder of the Argentina Mountain Guides Association (AAGM). Pioneer of the backcountry ski, off piste skiing, catski and heliski in Argentina. He was also who started the commercial mountain activities in Patagonia, leading countless expeditions in the Patagonian mountains and Icefields, one of them taking part with Reinhold Messner, in the Northern Patagonian Icefield crossing.
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