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Ski Racing is part of Portillo
Having hosted the World Cup Skiing Championships in 1966, ski racing is part of the history and soul of Portillo. For years World Cup ski racing teams from the USA, Canada, Austria, Norway and others visit Portillo for race training during their Summer season.
World Cup skiing Championship at Ski Portillo
A historic event in ski history and in Portillo’s history, the 1966 World Ski Championships were the first and only ever to be held in South America. This elevated Chile as an international ski destination and led ski racers from around the world to visit Portillo for training during their Summer.
US Ski team training on Roca Jack
The terrain at Portillo provides the perfect training ground for the Downhill, Super G and speed teams with the comfort of the hotel amenities. Roca Jack is a favorite for world cup skiing teams training downhill. The steep pitches help racers gain confidence and improve their performance in races both on the World Cup circuit and the Olympics.World cup hall of fame
TEAM USA
Legendary skiers like Lindsay Vonn, Bode Miller, Ted Ligety, Julia Mancuso and Steven Nyman have visited Portillo as part of the US Ski team for their summer training camp for many years. Spending weeks at Portillo, these skiers return year after year to get a leg up on the competition.
Speed Skiing Record
In 1978 skier Steve McKinney broke the speed skiing record with a run down the Kilometro Lanzado off the Traverse. That run reached 200.22 Km/hr (124.137mph) and made him the first skier to break the 200km/hr barrier.
TEAM NORWAY
Skiers Aksel Lund Svindal, Kjetil Jansrud, Aleksander Kilde and their team mates visit Portillo regularly for speed training on Roca Jack. Weeks of training on snow and in the Portillo fitness center, gets these athletes ready for racing season.
Ski Racers recover at Portillo
Many ski racers have season ending injuries during their winter season. It is common that after treatment and rehabilitation, they choose the slopes of Ski Portillo to get back on skis for their first turns. Legendary skier Lindsay Vonn took her first turns after surgery on the intermediate slopes of Portillo before returning to training.
TEAM AUSTRIA
Known for often being the leaders in the World Cup standings, the Austrian Ski team has been visiting Portillo for years. Using it as their training ground, skiers Marcel Hirscher, Matthias Mayer, Hannes Reichelt, and many more members of the team can be spotted on the slopes and throughout the hotel during the month of August.
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Ski Racing for guests at Ski Portillo
Portillo’s ski racing heritage makes it the perfect place for those interested in ski racing to work on their own time in the course. Whether with private coaching for adults seeking a faster time on the course or young racers travelling with their families, Portillo has a team of talented and experienced race coaches that can help.
Corralito
The easiest green level run on the mountain, Corralito is a beginner area with a Magic Carpet lift. Perfect place for those starting out and looking for a gentle, wide slope close to the hotel.
Juncalillo
An iconic run that intermediate skiers will love. Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the feeling of freedom and adventure as they arc turns down this open, smooth slope with rolling hills. This dynamic, fun slope is best skied in the mornings, Juncalillo gets the sun before all other runs on the mountain, guaranteeing some fresh corduroy under the sun.
Las Lomas
The best run for skiers starting to transition into Blue level runs. The friendly slope and openness of Las Lomas gives skiers freedom and control in an uncrowded space with beautiful views of the surroundings.
Plateau
A great introduction into steeper runs, Plateau is a favorite of advanced intermediates starting to ski Black level runs and expert skiers looking for fast laps. Groomed nightly, this run gets the sunlight around mid morning and is a great option for those looking for laps down a smooth, sustained steep pitch.
Roca Jack
An expert skier’s dream, Roca Jack is unlike any expert run in the world. The Va-et-vient lift takes skiers to new heights, providing unparalleled views of the entire surrounding mountain range. The natural snow conditions can range from powder to packed powder or corn snow in the spring and provide a rewarding challenge for the more advanced skier with an adventurous spirit.
Skiing for all levels
