Ski resorts in Russia
More recently, alpine skiing and snowboarding were the sport of the elite, and today more and more athletes prefer skiing on the slopes to traditional skiing. Unlike the rest of the world, these kinds of sports in Russia are just beginning to develop, but even now those who like to rush with the breeze along the snow-covered trails have the opportunity to do this without going abroad. The most popular ski resorts in Russia, which are adequately equipped and equipped, are located in the Caucasus and the Moscow region, in Bashkiria and Siberia, in the Urals and in the Far East.
Krasnaya Polyana - pre-Olympic mood
The most famous Russian ski resort is well equipped for both snowboarders and skiers. The total length of the ski slopes here is 24 kilometers with a significant difference in altitude from 2200 meters to 530. The season at the resort lasts from mid-November to the end of spring.
Beginners are advised to choose the Alpika-Service complex for skiing, where the mountain slopes are quite gentle. Qualified instructors working here will be happy to come to the rescue and help everyone get on the board and skis..
For snowboarders of an average level of preparedness, Krasnaya Polyana offers Lago-Naki tracks, and for professionals - a Mountain Carousel, where there are many more extreme slopes. Ski passes for adult athletes at the resort cost from 700 to 1500 rubles, depending on the length of the skiing time and the day of the week. There is a system of discounts for students, schoolchildren and families with children. There is a rental of equipment and inventory.
Dombay - Greater Caucasus
The resort is picturesquely spread out at an altitude of 1600 meters at the foot of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range. Snowboarding is extremely popular here, and all skiers can find trails to their liking: from the simplest to the most extreme. Coaches help those who are just taking their first steps in these sports to master the board and get on downhill skiing. The resort has chair and gondola lifts. Multi-day passes can be purchased with discounts.
The ski area in Dombai is located at an altitude of 1800 to 3200 meters, and the total length of tracks exceeds 20 kilometers. The slopes in the resort are not too steep, but are perfect for fans of freeriding and off-piste skiing..
Dombai ski resort is chosen by athletes who like to relax not only on the slope of the mountain. Entertainment is presented for every taste - from nightclubs and restaurants to indoor pools and bath complexes. Healing Dombai air and narzan mineral springs will be an additional bonus for the guests of the resort.
Bashkir Abzakovo - all the beauties of the Urals
Abzakovo is a popular ski resort located in the Ural foothills. The season here opens in November, comfortable skiing is provided until mid-spring. Technical equipment - 13 tracks of various categories of complexity with a total length of about 18 kilometers, which are served by seven lifts. The height difference here is just over 300 meters, and artificial snowmaking is provided for ten tracks. The longest slope stretches for more than three kilometers, training and gentle slopes do not exceed three hundred meters.
In Abzakovo, tourists of an average level of fitness and novice athletes prefer to ride. There are much more affordable prices for accommodation and services. Regular guests of the resort recommend staying in hotels «Slides» and «Edelweiss», in which a high level of service can be obtained at very reasonable prices. An important advantage of the resort is the opportunity to buy a shared ski pass for the Abzakov slopes and the Bannoe resort located nearby..
Puzhalova mountain in the heart of Russia
The International Congress of the Ski Industry called this resort, located at the junction of the Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod regions, the best in Central Russia. It is located in the town of Gorokhovets and is great for families..
There are six slopes in Puzhalovaya Gora, which serve the same number of lifts. Athletes of varying degrees of fitness can ride here. For beginners, training is provided by professional instructors. The price of the question is 2000 rubles for an individual lesson and 1000 for studying in a group The slopes are processed with snow-compacting equipment, and in the dark, the tracks are equipped with lighting..
The cost of a ski pass for a one-time ascent depends on the day of the week and ranges from 30 to 50 rubles, and the rental of a set of equipment for two hours of skiing will cost from 350 rubles on weekdays to 700 on weekends. The best place to stay at the resort is in a motel. «Aquarius», where a standard double room costs about 1500 rubles per day.
In addition to boarding and downhill skiing, Puzhalova Gora offers guests a toboggan run, an ice rink and a ski biathlon track..
Ski resorts in Russia offer ski and snowboard fans and many other places to relax and practice their favorite sport. All you have to do is buy a plane or train ticket and go to the place where blood boils with adrenaline and takes your breath away from the magnificent views and fresh mountain wind..
