As a rule, there is enough snow in the region to snowboard in Moscow and the Moscow region. Naturally, beyond the MKAD - in the same Volen park or in Yakhroma - there are more authentic tracks and more lifts. But if there is no desire to spend a lot of time on the road, then the Moscow slopes are quite suitable, especially since most of these places can be reached lightly and rented equipment.
Let's try to identify the most interesting and high-quality places where you can go snowboarding in Moscow, taking into account the opinions of professionals and reviews of ordinary fans of extreme sports.
Sparrow Hills
In total there are three routes: one for 255 meters and two for 170 meters. You can tickle your nerves on jumps, and hone your skills in a snowboard park with figures for jibbing. There are also cross-country skiing and tubing trails with a length of 3,000 meters.
One of the main advantages of the Sparrow Hills, judging by the customer reviews, is the bewitching panorama and the fact that the slope is easily accessible both by car and by public transport: just a few minutes walk from the metro - and you are already there.
On the territory of the tracks you can see points with equipment rental, and snowmobiles and snow cannons work on the slopes. Separately, it is worth noting the fact that in the evening the tracks are well lit. On holidays or weekends it is quite crowded, but not so much as to feel any discomfort. But if you want to see a minimum of competitors, then you can visit the Sparrow Hills on weekdays after work.
- Coordinates: Kosygina street, 28.
- The maximum slope height is 50 meters.
- Descent to 230 meters.
- Lifts available - 3 pcs.
In Moscow, you can snowboard on the Sparrow Hills from Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 to 16:30, on Saturday from 14:30 to 21:30, and on weekends from 9:30 to 21:30.
Ski pass price tags: weekdays - 300 rubles, weekends - 500 rubles, children - about 200 rubles, snowboard rental - 400 rubles / hour, tubing - 300 rubles / hour, professional lessons under the supervision of an instructor - 1,500 rubles.
"Star"
By and large, the Zvyozdochka base can be called a home-made and popular ski slope, which is located in the picturesque places of Tsaritsyno Park (a little less than a kilometer from the Orekhovo station). This is the place where you can snowboard in Moscow for free.
They started to develop the ski base in the 60s of the last century, then the elephants were raised artificially, the first four ski lifts appeared. They need to be fastened in a special way, and not everyone succeeds the first time.
Almost all beginners and amateurs know where to go snowboarding in Moscow is inexpensive. The Zvyozdochka base has not only the lowest price tags, but also good tracks - moderately wide and gentle. There are three of them: from 140 to 240 meters long - for beginners and lovers of a quiet ride. Near the main base you can see a decent snowboard park with elements for jibbing.
Customer Opinions
Snowboarders mostly leave positive feedback in specialized forums, but there is one significant minus that not everyone will like if you suddenly want to go snowboarding in Moscow at the Zvezdochka. The conditions here are Spartan: there are no rental points, there are no snow cannons, so all the equipment will have to be taken from the house and ride only when enough snow falls. Otherwise, you have to "scratch" on the ground or ice. Another, for someone, there may be a critical moment - this is the lack of lighting on the tracks, so in the evening, snowboarders have nothing to do here.
- Coordinates: Shipilovsky passage, Orekhovo-Borisovo.
- The maximum slope height is 50 meters.
- Descent to 240 meters.
- Lifts available - 3 pcs.
In Moscow, you can go snowboarding at the Zvyozdochka base on weekdays and weekends from 10:30 to 16:30 (lifts operate only on weekends and holidays).
Kant
This is one of the largest and highest-quality (services, atmosphere) sports complexes. Surely everyone, both professional and amateur, knows where to go snowboarding in Moscow. This is SK Kant. There are 17 well-designed tracks from 60 to 400 meters long, and nine of them are educational. In addition to cross-country tracks and springboards for acrobatics, there is a good snowboard park.
Exceptionally all the tracks have lifts and are intelligently lit in the evening, and the rental will provide you with all the necessary sports equipment. From the metro station "Nagornaya" to the complex "Kant" some five minutes of leisurely walking - you can’t just find slopes closer to the metro. Separately, it is worth noting the presence of the SkyTehcSport club, which many snowboarders so warmly respond to, where you can quickly learn the technique of snowboarding in modern equipment and special simulators, as well as prepare for a trip to the mountains or just keep yourself in shape until the onset of the season.
- Coordinates: Electrolyte passage, 7, building 2.
- The maximum slope height is 60 meters.
- Descent to 350 meters.
- Lifts available –11 pcs.
In Moscow, you can go snowboarding at the Kant Sports Complex on weekdays and weekends from 9:30 to 22:30 (Monday - from 13:30).
Price tags: depending on the day of the week and time of day, the rise will cost 30-70 rubles per person, rental of snowboard equipment for adults - 520-780 rubles. and for children 250-450 p. in one hour (including shoes).
Kurkino
Where can I snowboard in Moscow if you live in the northwest? The Kurkino slope is the best option in the city. It is located in a picturesque place on the Skhodnya river and has a relatively gentle slope with small differences - about 40 meters.
There are only two downhill tracks, but they are extremely well built - ideal conditions have been created for outdoor activities with children and beginners.
There is a rich rental of sports equipment, left-luggage office, a good cafe and ice rink. It is also worth noting that the slope is intelligently illuminated in the evening, and guns along with snow groomers work on the territory.
Customer reviews
Many beginner snowboarders speak very warmly about Kurkino, and parents are especially pleased with the presence of a youth school on the slope and good instructors. The bulk of the athletes in this place are children and adolescents, but adults also sometimes do not disdain to ride on an easy track.
- Coordinates: Landyshevaya street.
- The maximum slope height is 40 meters.
- Descent to 200 meters.
- Lifts available - 2 pcs.
- You can ride on weekdays and weekends from 10:30 to 21:30.