For many people, winter vacations are associated with fluffy white snow, bewitching nature, New Year's holidays, but primarily with cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, walks in a fabulous snowy forest.
Such opportunities are provided to everyone by the Novosibirsk Region. "Fir Comb" is one of the best ski resorts located in the vicinity of the big city. The complex is located near the village of Mirny Toguchinsky district. The most elevated region of the Novosibirsk Region is the Salair Ridge, with its northwestern part included within it. These are ancient, heavily destroyed mountains that stretch from the northwest to the southeast. In their bowels they store untold wealth.
Within the Novosibirsk region, the highest point is Mount Pikhtovy ridge, four hundred and ninety-five meters high, which gave the name to the now popular resort.
What is attractive about the complex?
In the Novosibirsk region there are several similar resorts, but many citizens prefer to spend their free time here. Today, the ski resort near the village of Mirny has become one of the most beloved and most visited among the residents of Novosibirsk. It has been around for seven years. The owner of the complex is a passionate fan of skiing. That is why he decided to create a base for all who share his addiction.
The administration of the ski complex "Fir Comb" positions it as a place for families. Families come here, it is never too noisy here. Basically, these are amateur skiers, novice athletes, as well as those who just want to relax from the noise of a big city surrounded by magnificent nature.
Location
The resort is located in the spurs of the Salair Ridge. As we have already said, the Fir Crest is the name of one of the highest mountains in the region, and the resort of the same name is located on Lysaya Mountain, four hundred eighty-six meters high, just 500 meters from the Mirny forestry, one hundred and twenty-sixth kilometer of the route Leninsk-Kuznetsk.
Climatic features
In these places, winter is severe and rather long. Snow cover lasts throughout the winter season. From time to time there are blizzards and strong winds. In January, the average air temperature is -15.5 ° C. Snow cover lasts five to six months.
Ski season
The season starts in mid-November and lasts almost until the end of March. Snow on the tracks of the Fir Crest ski resort in Novosibirsk is only of natural origin, therefore it is quite natural that the complex's operation depends on weather conditions. During the winter period, they are quite favorable for practicing skiing, although heavy precipitation and wind, although they do occur, are quite rare.
Trails
On the magnificent, picturesque slope of the ridge (north) are two tracks of the complex with a length of one thousand and eight hundred meters, with a vertical drop of one hundred twenty-five meters and with a ski lift. They are unlikely to interest experienced athletes and especially professionals. But for beginners here expanse. The tracks are quite wide - about forty meters all over, well-rolled. At first they are quite gentle, then the steepness gradually increases.
The last forty percent of the track has virtually no slope. You can hardly push off with sticks, but it is advisable to take a streamlined rack. Otherwise, you may just not get to the lift. The administration of the Fir Crest complex plans to create another route, but it is unlikely that it will be cooler than the existing ones.
The tracks are practically safe, which is very important for beginners and lovers of extreme skiing, and quiet skiing. In the evening and at night they are well lit. Highly qualified instructors are constantly conducting classes with beginners, personal training.
Rent
For guests who do not have their own equipment, but who want to learn the basics of skiing, there is a rental point in the complex "Fir Comb". Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, sleighs, skates, “cheesecakes” - all this you can rent, and their price is included in the price of the lift. A rental point is twenty meters from the cable car.
Excursions
Not only skiers are happy to visit the Fir Crest in Novosibirsk: on an individual reservation, you can take part in horseback riding in a sleigh. You will be taken along secret forest roads, and during the walk you can enjoy the magnificent nature and even meet the forest inhabitants: hares and squirrels, and if you are lucky, you can even see a lynx.
Sauna
After skiing or walking through the woods, you can relax and rejuvenate in the sauna or bath. The hospitable staff will offer chilled guests hot coffee, tea and mulled wine.
Nutrition
Everyone knows how the appetite is played out in the fresh air. You can quench it in the cozy cafe “Berloga”. Polite and attentive staff, a wide selection of delicious dishes of national cuisine and quite affordable prices will surely please guests. In addition, you can hold a banquet or corporate party here. The menu will be composed taking into account the wishes of the guests. On weekends and holidays in the cafe plays "live music".
“Berloga” is waiting for its guests on weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00, and on holidays and weekends - from 9:00 to 24:00.
Well, if you are closer to eating in the fresh air (after all, in a cafe you can relax in the city), you can use the specially equipped barbecue areas. Do not worry if you have not taken with you everything you need for a picnic. You can get pickled meat, charcoal, skewers, etc. in a cafe.
Where to live?
This question excites all tourists. Ski resort "Fir Comb" offers its guests to stay in a two-story hotel, in one of twenty-six double rooms with shared facilities or in a deluxe room with all amenities. The cost of double rooms varies from a thousand to three thousand rubles, depending on the level of comfort. On the ground floor there is a sauna, which will help relieve fatigue after a stay in the fresh air.
A large group of vacationers are likely to be interested in guest wooden houses designed for ten people. They offer five bedrooms, a bathhouse, a kitchen, a dining room with a fireplace and much more, which makes the comfort of any home. Renting a guest house will cost fifteen thousand rubles a day.
Those who wish can stay in the village of Mirny, where the Green House recreation center awaits guests. On its territory there is a restaurant, bathhouse, sauna, pool. For visitors, hiking, cycling (in the warmer months), on horses and ATVs are organized. You can go fishing or hunting, pick berries and mushrooms.
The base stock is small: only thirteen standard rooms and one suite. All of them have their own bathroom and shower. The cost of living in them starts with three and a half thousand rubles per day. This amount includes breakfast.
Complex "Fir Comb": how to get there?
From Novosibirsk, you can use public transport to get to the village of Konevo. Buses stopping here, following to Novokuznetsk, Belovo, Leninsk-Kuznetsk. To the village of Mirny you will take a taxi or a passing vehicle.
It’s easier to get into the Fir Crest complex by going on a trip by car. You must go to the Novosibirsk-Leninsk-Kuznetsk highway and follow up to 126 km. Here you should turn to the village of Konevo, and after turning to the village of Mirny, after fourteen kilometers, you will see a turn to the right - behind it is the ski resort. Recall that his address: pos. Mirny, st. Rodnikovaya, 2 a.
Resort "Fir Comb": reviews of vacationers
It should be noted that reviews about this resort are mixed. Most of them are positive. Vacationers like the well-groomed area of the complex, a quiet, clean and comfortable hotel, the ability to eat in a cafe and use the barbecue facilities for making aromatic barbecue and barbecue.
You should take into account the opinions of guests who have visited this resort several times. They believe that in 2017 it became much cleaner at the hotel. And not only due to high-quality and regular cleaning, but also due to the lack of smokers. The announcement “A fine of 1000 rubles” discouraged many from smoking in this place.
The advantages of the complex also include fairly long tracks that do not have sharp changes and are perfectly processed: there are no stones, there is a lot of snow in the forest and on the highway, there are no queues. Beginners can safely fall without fear that someone will fly into them.
The disadvantages include the lift - hard and old, the lift line is broken. In comparison with the first years of the resort, something has changed, and not for the better. Unfortunately, many vacationers were disappointed that cross-country skiing disappeared from rental this year. Snowboarding and downhill skiing is, of course, good, but for beginners it is too much physical activity: only experienced athletes can ride more than two hours a day, but the Fir Comb is not interesting for them.
The bulk of vacationers concludes that this is a place for a relaxing family vacation and for beginner skiers who only master the basics of skill.