Lake Nahuel Huapi and the snowy Andes from the hills above Bariloche, Patagonia

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Home. Bariloche is where Bluebird lives, and Patagonia is the range we know best: Cerro Catedral out the door, volcano days at Caviahue, Las Leñas to the north and Ushuaia at the end of the world.

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Where we ride

Cerro Catedral

Bariloche

This is home base: the place we know better than anywhere on Earth and where our network runs deepest. Cerro Catedral is the biggest ski area in South America, with lake views that don't look real, a world-class après scene, and asado nights that make the trip feel rooted in Patagonia.

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Caviahue Volcano

Snowmobile ski touring and heli skiing with Ibex Heli Ski Tours on the flanks of the Caviahue volcano. Untracked terrain few people on earth ever get to ride, with araucaria forests, natural hot springs, and a remote lodge that feels like a friend's mountain house.

Las Leñas

Mendoza

Legendary high-alpine steeps. When the Marte chair is spinning, this is some of the best big-mountain terrain in the hemisphere. Pair it with Mendoza wine country on the way in or out; we know the bodegas worth the detour.

Cerro Castor

Ushuaia

Skiing at the literal end of the world, with Cerro Castor's reliable snow and views over the Beagle Channel. Add king crab dinners and Tierra del Fuego adventures and it's a trip nobody you know has done.

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Trips

Trips in Argentina

What we run in Argentina, and what we've run.

Patagonia · home turf

Argentina on a Budget: Bariloche

Cerro Catedral out the door, the lake below, asado after dark.

September 2027 · by request

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Trip with 986 Productions

Bariloche 2025

Two weeks in Patagonia with the 986 crew — shot, ridden, and cut into real films. This is what a Bluebird week leaves behind.

Two weeks · Patagonia 2025

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Our Home Base

Bariloche, Patagonia

Cerro Catedral — August & September. The destination we know best, and where our deepest connections live.

Trip Style: Ski + deep local culture with Spanish immersion, asado nights, and après that runs late.

Typical Itinerary: 7 nights in Bariloche with 5 ski days at/around Cerro Catedral (weather-dependent), 1 flex day for town/lake exploration, and after-ski social events with our local team.

Cultural Tips

Dining hours: Dinner often 9–11 pm; late-night culture.
Mate etiquette: If offered, sip then pass back; don't move the bombilla.
Safety: Bariloche is generally calm — use typical city awareness.

Typical Food

Asado (beef cuts, chorizo, morcilla), Patagonian lamb, trout, provoleta, empanadas, milanesas.
Dulce de leche pastries, artisan chocolate, local craft beer and wines.

Packing List (Bariloche / Patagonia)

Ski/ride: All-mountain/powder setup, helmet, low-light goggle lens, neck gaiter, spare gloves/socks.
Layers: Waterproof shell, insulated midlayer, base layers, warm hat, hand warmers.
Footwear: Waterproof winter boots with grip (icy streets).
Sun & skin: High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm (strong Andean sun).
Electronics: Power adapter Type C / Type I, 220V/50Hz; local eSIM/SIM optional.
Safety: Avalanche kit (beacon, shovel, probe) & touring gear/skins for off-piste days.

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Argentina

Buenos Aires, then south to Bariloche

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International arrival to Buenos Aires: EZE (Ezeiza).
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Same-day transfer to AEP (Aeroparque) for the domestic flight to Bariloche (BRC) (≈2 hrs 20 min). Leave ample connection time for the airport transfer.
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Return via BRC → AEP/EZE. (Seasonal/direct options may appear; we'll advise the best current routing.)
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On the ground: a taxi or remis from BRC into Bariloche takes about 20 minutes, and buses and taxis run up to Cerro Catedral.

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Good to know

Language: Spanish, the Argentine way: "vos" instead of "tú". A few words go a long way, and English is common around the ski town.
Money: Argentine pesos. Cards are widely accepted; keep some cash for small shops, taxis and buses.
Tipping: About 10% in restaurants, usually in cash.
Power: 220V, 50Hz. Type I plugs (angled flat pins), and some Type C.
Visa: Many passports, including the US, UK, Canada and the EU, need no visa for a tourist stay of up to 90 days.Rules depend on your passport and can change. Check with Argentina's Dirección Nacional de Migraciones before you book.
Ski season: Mid-June to late September. August and early September are the heart of it in Bariloche.