We just finished especially beautiful week in Portillo. Along with the privilege of hosting great people and athletes we also enjoyed amazing ski conditions.
Austrian Ski Team, Leaders of the Superstars Camp – Wendy Fisher, Chris Davenport, Mike Douglas and Chris Anthony, photographers as well like Grant Gunderson, Christian Pondella, and different film crews are just a few to point out.
Photo: Frank Shine
The week started differently. Portillo guests had to wait down in the valley, for the road to open. After the first storm finished and everybody finally arrived to Portillo, fresh powder and beautiful skies created unforgettable welcome.
Photo by Mark Epstien, Skier Brad Holmes
Not long after everybody was in the hotel, another storm hit us. – If you haven’t experience a storm in Portillo, I can tell you that when the snowstorm hits, the atmosphere in the resort really changes.
Heavy snowfall, strong wind and continuous avalanches make it to dangerous to be out there. Sometimes there are even no lifts open. – but don’t worry; it is still fun to be there!
We spent time hanging out in the living room and sharing experience with each other. And on a day off there is nothing better to enjoy a hot tub, sauna and a yoga class in the afternoon. When the band starts playing in the bar, we all shift gears into party mode and get ready for late night of partying in the Hotel Portillo disco.
And when I hear avalanche bombs early in the morning it is clear to me that I will have nothing less than a great day! Bottomless powder, sun and great company were spiced with the opening of one of my favorite runs in Portillo – a narrow shoot called Gargantita.
Photo: Mark Epstien
Therefore, it is easy to summarize an experience in Portillo with 3 words – Sun, Snow, and Party!
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