Ski in Krasnaya Polyana

Skiing in Krasnaya Polyana

Krasnaya Polyana, Russia (540m to 2228m)

Located 80 km (48 mi) East of the popular Black Sea resort of Sochi and visited by Russian president Victor Putin when taking the traditional Russian early May vacation, the slopes have a reputation for their long season thanks to some of the most consistent and extensive snowfalls in Russia. Indeed some reports claim that the resort is located at 'the wettest point in Europe' and that snow depths there can reach 7 metres (over 23 feet) - very deep by European standards. There is no snow making however so coverage on the lower slopes can suffer at the end's of Krasnaya Polyana's long season. Krasnaya Polyana's best slopes are located on the northern slopes of the Aibga Ridge with the longest 4km (2.5 miles) in length over a 1200m vertical. However heli-skiing can extend the trail length to nearly 7km (over 4 miles) by continuing up to 3200 metres above sea level. Heli-skiing, the option favoured by Mr Putin, can open up a vertical of more than 2000m (nearly 7000 feet). The resort was part of a regional bid to stage the 2002 Winter Olympics, losing out to Utah. Paragliding and snowmobiling are also on offer. Krasnaya Polyana means the Red Glade.

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Krasnaya Polyana Ski Facts

Krasnaya Polyana

The Russian ski resort of Krasnaya Polyana is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Russia and has direct access to 25km of downhill skiing, served by 6 ski lifts.

With skiing above 2000 metres, snow cover is generally reliable.

Snowmaking :- Krasnaya Polyana is able to augment natural snow, on 10km of ski runs,.

Ski Lift Capacity :- The 6 Ski Lifts of Krasnaya Polyana are able to uplift 2,000 skiers / snowboarders per hour.

Skiing in Krasnaya Polyana

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