"Brilliant team! I loved our time with our guides, they were super professional, well informed, supportive and communicative. I cannot recommend them enough!"

~Sophie ENG

"I attended an all women beginner backcountry retreat with Apex. Gabi and Andrea were the absolute best! They took care of everything, transportation, cultural experiences, rentals for those who needed it and all the meals and translating. "

~Valerie MI

"A special shoutout to Gabi, who took such great care of me throughout the week. She knew exactly when to encourage me and push me a little further, especially on the tougher climbs. I learned something new from her every day"

~Vi NYC 

"My guide was Forest and the experience far exceeded all my expectations. Professional, humane, attentive, patient and fun. I can only recommend it and I will not hesitate to repeat." ~Esther CHL

“Forrest is super friendly, approachable, and humble, making me feel comfortable and excited about the journey ahead. His service was exceptional, exuding years of knowledge and experience from being born and raised in the backcountry.” ~Hector CHL

"I explained that I’m new to backcountry but a decent snowboarder and they figured out the perfect day despite it being a lower snow year. Would recommend apex backcountry guides!"

~Rachel CAN

"I had the pleasure of climbing the Lonquimay and Tolhauaca volcanoes with Gabriela, and I could not have had a better experience, she is an exceptional guide, super friendly, attentive and with a deep knowledge of the area."

~Esteban CHL

"Spent three days in the mountains with Forrest. I recommend him as an experienced, professional and reliable guide who will make the best routes for all weather conditions."

~Grigory ENG

"With Forrest’s local expertise, we were able to optimize each day based on weather conditions and terrain novelty. In addition to having so much fun skiing every single day, we also always felt safe and out of avalanche/weather danger." ~Julia CA

"If you are thinking about a backcountry trip in chile, Apex knows what they are doing. This trip will live in my dreams for the rest of my days."

~James MA

"The weekend in the Tipi, with my brother and our two children each, was top-notch. The infrastructure, food, randonne walks, camaraderie, and so on made it an unforgettable experience."

~Cristobal CHL

"It felt as though I was climbing a mountain with an old friend.
Had the best experience ever and will hopefully be back for another adventure next year. Muchas Gracias Gabi & APEX!!" ~Milarnee AU

"A group of friends and I did a 5 day guided trip with Apex. It was by far the most incredible ski trip of my life. The Head Guide, Forrest, was a master of his craft "

~Matt MA 

"This Team is the best to truly explore the region, culture, people and best snow throughout all types of terrain. We managed to do all 4 volcanoes which was quite challenging but always felt safe. Will definetly come back soon to ride more of this!"

~Tobi GER

"The true "all-inclusive" experience for anyone who wants to fully immerse themselves in the culture and nature of Chile's Araucanía region. APEX Backcountry Guides gave us the experience of a lifetime."

~Danielle CO

"A Truly Exceptional Experience! The entire trip exceeded our expectations, from arrival to departure, and was absolutely all inclusive. Chile, the people, and the area are beautiful but the Apex team, WOW..."

~Tom CO