20 kilometers from Lipetsk a few years ago, opened the ski base "Big Kuzminki." Today this complex is called HillPark ("Hillpark"). In the four years since the opening, he has gained regular customers. What is so special about this place of rest? What attracts the inhabitants of the city and its environs here?
Official information
The ski base "Bolshoi Kuzminki" (Lipetsk) is located in a picturesque, unique place in the Lipetsk region, not far from the village of the same name. There are four tracks on the territory of the complex, each of which has its own zest.
On the base there are several rental centers for the necessary equipment, a snow park, a cafe, an ice rink (free for both children and adults) and parking. Cafe, by the way, looks very much like a small alpine restaurant. The kitchen, according to guest reviews, is up to standard, and the waiters are quick. For lovers of a snack in the fresh air sandwiches and tea from a thermos are organized food zone.
In the administrative building of the ski base "Big Kuzminki" (Lipetsk) there are showers and a cozy dressing room.
The complex has experienced instructors who are always ready to teach the basics of skiing and snowboarding.
The system of payment for services on the basis of the card. At the entrance to the terminal you need to purchase a card and put money on it. On the territory of the complex, the card works like a ski pass, it also pays for tubing, etc. There are several payment options: by time or by the number of descents. By the way, on weekdays and weekends the cost of services is different.
Season
Traditionally, at the ski resort "Big Kuzminki" in Lipetsk, the photo of which we posted in our article, the ski season starts with the beginning of December. In the case when stable frosty and snowy weather is established earlier, the base opens its doors to its guests in the last decade of November.
It closes almost at the end of March, when the snow is already completely melting. It happens that on abnormally warm days, comfortable conditions for descent are supported by an artificial snowmaking system.
Trails
Four tracks of the ski resort "Bolshoi Kuzminki" (Lipetsk) have a total length of 760 meters, with a height difference of 40 meters. Separate slopes are prepared for beginners and tubing enthusiasts. A distinctive feature of all routes is the width. That is, at the same time a large number of tourists can come down from them, without interfering with each other.
Developed in the complex and the red track. Only a professional can pass it completely. It has several difficult turns with minimal visibility and extensive open areas. On the professional track of tourists two tow lifts are transported and one, free, works on a training descent.
Evening trails are especially beautiful: they are lit with colorful lights.
According to reviews, the ski slopes at the Bolshoi Kuzminki ski resort (Lipetsk) are excellently organized: there are fences, snowmobiles, snow cannons, technical specialists, staff are everywhere.
Finding a base is easy
Proximity to the city is called by guests one of the advantages of the base. Getting to the complex is as easy as taking bus number 108.
And how to get to the ski resort "Bolshoi Kuzminki" (Lipetsk) by car? We leave the city in the direction of the Kuzminka River. Then we move along the P126 highway. Before refueling Gazprom, turn left and follow the numerous signs.