Known for having some of the steepest and most challenging terrain in South America, Las Leñas is particularly popular with those looking for off-piste and resort-accessed backcountry skiing.

One word of caution, though—Marte has a reputation for closing regularly when intense weather passes through Las Leñas. Las Leñas’ reputation includes terrain beyond its boundaries.

Specifically, the Marte chairlift accesses Las Leñas' gnarliest terrain, but if that's not enough, the mountain also has seemingly endless cat skiing options. Las Leñas lies 750 miles west of ...