The long, rolling, and groomed descents on either side of the El Mirador quad chairlift will appeal to most intermediate skiers. Advanced skiers appreciate Shake, the often mogulled slope to the immediate left of the Tres Puntas poma lift. On the right side, Rattle and Roll and the chutes between them will challenge the most adept skiers. Another good expert area is the bowl called Bossa Nova. There are other areas farther back which will someday be lift-accessed and are now serviced by helicopter.
None seem worth a hiking effort.
The most desirable extreme terrain plunges into the deep Ballicas canyon from the hotel complex. Most of these east-facing chutes feed into cliffs which become unskiable. Difficult escape from the bottom of the canyon and extreme avalanche hazard also deters adventure skiers. Most avalanche control at the ski area is undertaken to protect the access road from Farellones. Chris I. Lizza.