Kamchatka is actively building and reconstructing ski resorts. The regional government is attracting investors from different countries to make the region a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.
The season is here almost all year round, on the tops of mountains and volcanoes, snow lies in the summer. Snowstorms in February and March may be the only problem for skiers.
The ski resorts of Kamchatka attract fans of extreme skiing - freeride and heli-skiing.
Freeride - skiing or snowboarding on virgin soil, and not on paved tracks.
Heli-skiing is a type of skiing when an athlete is taken to the top of a mountain by a helicopter, and he descends down himself (there is also no track).
On Kamchatka, ski resorts are not the only entertainment. Here you can fish, hunt, admire the scenery, get acquainted with the life of the local population.
When going to a resort, you need to take into account that some bases of the region are located in the border zone, others are intended only for athletes or are open totourists not every day. For example, everyone can get to the Krasnaya Sopka only from Friday to Sunday.
Prices in the ski resorts of Kamchatka are several times lower than in Europe. An inexpensive tour for a week with accommodation (breakfast may be included) and a pass to the track costs 50-70 thousand rubles. The flight is paid separately.
"Moroznaya Mountain" - training center for the Olympic team
The base "Moroznaya Mountain" has become a popular ski resort in Kamchatka, primarily because the Russian team has been training on its slopes for more than a decade before the Olympic Games.
The complex has 6 slopes, one of them is for children (300 m long), the rest are for experienced skiers and professionals.
There are 3 hotels near the slopes, you can rent apartments (prices start from 2000 rubles per day) or stay at the Paratunka center, which is a wellness center. Thermal pools are open to visitors.
Sledding has become a popular pastime here.
The cost of going to the track and using the ski lift (ski pass) is about 1600 rubles.
"Spring" - to ride and swim in the open air
In the "Rodnikovaya" complex, visitors are attracted by 2 types of entertainment:
- swimming in open thermal springs (the water is hot);
- skiing or snowboarding from volcanoes (the highest is Zhupanovsky, reaches 2900 m), tourists climb to the tops onhelicopter.
The base includes houses for visitors to stay. Some of them have baths for 4-5 people. "Spring" - one of 2 places in the valley of the Vilyucha River, where a hot spring comes to the surface, the water temperature can reach 62 °C.
The length of the ski slopes here is up to 4.5 km.
"Edelweiss" - for children and adults
"Edelweiss" is a base that has been operating since 1969. There are most of all slopes here - 7, there is a children's slope with 2 slides. The length of the slopes is less compared to the previous centers - 1300 km.
The sports complex is open for tourists 6 days a week (on weekdays - only in the evening), Monday is a day off. Junior athletes train here. For amateurs, instructors are available.
Residing at the base is not possible. But, since it is located in the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, it is not difficult to find a hotel nearby.
"Krasnaya Sopka" - a resort in the city center
The Krasnaya Sopka base is also located in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
There are 3 slopes on the territory of this complex, there is a descent for beginners and 3 lifts, the maximum length of the route is 1.4 km.
The center attracts tourists with a beautiful view along the slopes, availability for skiing 6 days a week, including at night thanks to artificial lighting.
