Located in the heart of the Andes Mountains, Portillo is hands down my favorite resort. Skiing powder in August beneath the highest mountains in the world, outside the Himalayas, is an exceptional experience.

If you are willing to hike above the lifts, you can score runs of 4,000+ vertical feet. Aside from extraordinary access and world-class terrain, what makes Portillo truly unique is the total experience.

In Portillo, you stay in a classic hotel built in the mid-1900's, enjoy four meals a day, dance the night away to live music, and have access to the world's most scenic hot tub/pool. Skiing from summits to the shore of Laguna del Inca is an experience everyone should enjoy at least once in their lives. Skiing powder is always a joy, but skiing powder in August is the icing on the cake.