Bariloche, Argentina, home to Cerro Catedral Ski Area, is one of South America’s most popular ski destinations. After the Puyehue Volcano eruption, the town of 100,000 was coated in nearly two inches of ash. “Bariloche and the surrounding region got hit with a serious amount of ash, which blanketed the downtown area. However, conditions have improved dramatically since the volcano erupted in June— the citizens of Bariloche have joined together in a massive cleanup effort, having now cleaned up over 600 city blocks, and the resort, Cerro Catedral, remains ash-free,” said Ryan Dunfee of SASS Global Travel Argentina, based out of Bariloche. “The airport in Bariloche is set to start commercial flights again later this month, and with a two-foot plus storm on the horizon, we are still excited to be here.”

The Bariloche Airport has been closed since June 4, but Santiago and Buenos Aires airports continue trying to reduce cancellations and delays. As of this week, Cerro Catedral is not open, but forecasts indicate that snow is expected this week.

Stay updated on Cerro Catedral’s conditions and check out sessions offered at SASS Global Travel Argentina.

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