One of the Krasnaya Polyana resorts, extremely popular due to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi is Gornaya Karousel. Mountain Carousel has all the specifications requested by the Olympic committee, making it a perfect snowboarding destination.
The resort is found on the northern slope of the mountain Aibga range and offers 8 tracks that cover 12 km/7.8 mi of terrain. The 7 tracks are for varying ski levels (intermediate snowboarders 2, advanced 3, experts 1, novices 1 track) and the 8th is a black track, the only one found yet in Krasnaya Polyana.
The entire area is served by 5 lifts. The 2 recent adds of chairlifts drive you to the lowest part of the summit of Chernaya Piramida, while the rest 3 gondola type lifts take you up to 2200 m/7217 ft. If you are a freeride snowboarder and prefer big jumps and tricks, there is a freeride area especially made for you.
One unique feature of the resort is that the snow does not melt until mid summer. This fact attracts a lot of snowboarding enthusiasts, who prefer to observe the majestic scenery in spring or summer. The facility includes snowboarding lessons and rentals with instructors to teach you how to use your board.
All of the above combined with the cafes in two levels and other amenities make Gornaya Karousel a first class snowboarding destination.
Located in the Cascade Range, Mount Bailey, the rounded shield volcano offers great slopes and snow, attracting all kinds of winter sport fans.
Alto Campoo is located in the Cantabrian Mountains of the northern part of Spain, occupying a high mountain valley near the town of Reinosa. It is a very popular spot of beautiful scenery, with the source of River Ebro nearby, one of Spain's longest rivers. Although it is a relatively small resort, it is still the biggest in the area, with stunning views and peaks of over 2000 m/6561 ft.
Sierra Nevada's ski resort lies on the Veleta peak, in the Granada part of the mountain. Your starting point is Pradollano. From there, the first lifts take you to the main hub, Borreguiles, at about 457 m / 1500 ft above the main village. Up the hill starts the Loma de Dilar track, which will take you to your destination.
Bansko is a mountain ski area, located in the south-western part of Bulgaria. It lies between the two banks of the Glazne river and at the foot of the Pirin mountains, being the highest part of the resort. The town of Bansko is situated 160 km / 99 mi far from the capital of Sofia.
If you feel like it's about time for action, Massif du Sud is the best place to visit. Massif du Sud is a well-known ski mountain spot, at about 90 km/55 mi southeast of Quebec City, Canada. The spot represents part of the same name park, Park du Massif du Sud. It is widely known that if you visit this place, you give yourself the opportunity to feel what is called, best vacations.
Sochi is a city situated in the federal subject of Krasnodar Kray, Russia. Its exact location is near the border between Russia and Georgia, on the Black Sea coast. Sochi is known to the entire world, as the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are about to take place here.
Sochi is a city situated in the federal subject of Krasnodar Kray, Russia. Its exact location is near the border between Russia and Georgia, on the Black Sea coast. Sochi is known to the entire world, as the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are about to take place here.
Adler was once a town and now the main settlement of Adlersky City District, situated in Sochi, Russia. Adler is now a resort on the coast of Black Sea and it stays in the mouth of river Mzymta.
Adler was once a town and now the main settlement of Adlersky City District, situated in Sochi, Russia. Adler is now a resort on the coast of Black Sea and it stays in the mouth of river Mzymta.
Adler was once a town and now the main settlement of Adlersky City District, situated in Sochi, Russia. Adler is now a resort on the coast of Black Sea and it stays in the mouth of river Mzymta.
Maykop is a city situated on the right bank of Belaya River, which is a tributary of the Kuban. It is the capital city of the Republic of Adygea in Russia.
Sochi is a city situated in the federal subject of Krasnodar Kray, Russia. Its exact location is near the border between Russia and Georgia, on the Black Sea coast. Sochi is known to the entire world, as the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are about to take place here.
Lazarevskoye Microdistrict is a microdistrict, situated on the shore of the Black Sea, at the mouth of the Psezuapse River. Lazarevskoye Microdistrict was once a resort settlement until 1961, when it was merged into Sochi.
Maykop is a city situated on the right bank of Belaya River, which is a tributary of the Kuban. It is the capital city of the Republic of Adygea in Russia.
