We are Esnativa Backcountry
Esnativa means local. Our company, native to Argentina and Chile, draws inspiration from the Andes, our home. Not only we know the best places to ski, we live and breath the culture, the weather, and the heart and essence of these mountains—a crucial detail when venturing into these wild part of the world. Let us show you the best skiing in South America.
Agustín Anguita
Founder & Managing Director
Agustín, is the visionary behind Esnativa Backcountry South America.
His primary goal is to establish top-tier adventure programs across
South America, especially in the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia.
Agustín, an architect by profession, brings a unique blend of sensitivity
and creativity to the design of these travel experiences, shaping
them into immersive and thoughtfully crafted adventures.
Nicolás "Niki" Salencon
Co-Founder & Head of Operations
Nicolás, known as Niki, is a professional
skier, ski instructor and ski guide with
certifications in Argentina and France.
Borned and raised in Bariloche, Argentina,
Niki chases down winter between his home
and Courchevel, France. Son of a ski coach
and a mother who ownes a ski school, Niki´s
destiny was to ski! He is the only skier in
South America who has podium in the
Freeride World Tour. Nowadays he enjoys
travelling and skiing with his daughter.
Cristóbal Clément
Heli Operations Manager
David Ackerson
Film Support
Pato Diaz
Film and Photography producer
Our guides.
Esnativa Backcountry guides have the kind of in-depth local knowledge that can only be gained through years of experience in the Andes. All of Esnativa Backcountry's lead guides are AMGA- or IFMGA-certified or aspirant guides, experts in risk management in remote mountain terrain.
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Sebastián Rojas
UIAGM/IFMGA guide - Central Andes, Chile.
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Claudia Aliaga
ANGM ski guide - Central and South Andes, Chile.
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Nicolás Valderrama
UIAGM/IFMGA guide - North Patagonia, Chile.
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Ramiro Greco
UIAGM/IFMGA guide - Bariloche, Argentina.
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Martin Finster
AAGM and ski guide - Bariloche, Argentina.
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Tomás Aguiló
UIAGM/IFMGA guide - El Chaltén, Argentina.
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FILM PRODUCTION
We have the experience to take your content creation to places pro´s dream of, we will ensure your safety in the mountains and at the same time getting the shot!