Many alpine skiing enthusiasts live in Moscow, but when it comes to winter holidays, most of them prefer to relax abroad, spending large amounts on tickets and holidays abroad. However, the Central Region offers a wide selection of resorts. The ski slopes of the Moscow Region provide excellent service and high quality ski runs, while not emptying the wallet with the terrifying speed that European ski resorts are famous for.
What prevents Muscovites from saving time and money? Why do they take a vacation to go skiing if every weekend they have at their disposal comfortable and high-quality ski slopes of the Moscow Region? The thing is the lack of awareness of people about the ski resorts near Moscow.
Sports complex "Kant"
A wide range of services for skiers and snowboarders is provided by the Kant Sports Center. The ski slope is almost in the center of Moscow. Which of the residents of the metropolis, fond of active winter holidays, did not dream about this? Kant has 17 slopes, as well as many other useful services. Here you can find an ice rink, tubing, a gym, tennis courts, trampolines, a track for cyclists and a cross-country ski run. Everything that a modern skier wants is in the Kant sports complex.
Kant also has its own ski school, in which young athletes are taught the basics of this difficult task. Training takes place not only in winter, but also in summer: special exercises for coordination and stretching, as well as skateboarding and roller skating on the asphalt slope, will help students feel more confident in steep bends with the onset of cold weather. Snowboarding and skiing can be taught not only to kids, but also to adults.
Also in the sports complex "Kant" you can rent equipment, conduct seminars, organize sports competitions, conduct corporate skating and much more.
Ski slope "Kurkino"
The Kurkino ski slope is a small but convenient resort complex near Moscow. This winter resort has only two slopes and is ideal for beginners. The ski slopes here are quite gentle and long, which allows novice athletes to work out the basics of technology with minimal risk to health. There is also a team of professional instructors and lifeguards monitoring the safety of vacationers. In the dark, the slopes are illuminated, allowing you to continue descents even after sunset.
The Kurkino ski slope is an ideal place to relax with your family. There is a training track for children, where young talents will be able to take their first steps in skiing, without fear of injury. However, for experienced athletes who are used to riding on steep, difficult slopes, the Kurkino may seem boring and unpromising.
The greatest number of skiers is visited by Kurkino in December and January. Despite the simple, gentle slopes, many families come here year after year, because this ski resort is already many years old, so some families have traditionally visited this slope for generations. Another reason for the popularity is low prices. Here you can ride for your own pleasure, without parting with a lot of money, and the rental of ski equipment here is not very affordable.
Ski resort "North Slope"
"Northern Slope" is a ski resort in the Leningrad Region, near the village of Toksovo. This complex is perfect for relaxing with the whole family. Here you can cheaply rent ski equipment or take skiing lessons from an experienced instructor. In the 80s, members of the national teams of the USSR and Russia trained on these slopes; now it is open to all.
Only 4 tracks, one of which is a training course - that’s all the Northern Slope boasts of. The ski resort offers two red slopes for experienced skiers, one blue for beginners and a training descent for those who are just starting to get involved in skiing. On the territory of the resort complex there are several slopes for riding "cheesecakes", which bring a lot of joy to children and adults. There are also several cross-country ski runs.
If you decide to spend a few days in the resort “North Slope”, the ski resort can offer you to stay at a local hotel that provides all amenities for a moderate fee. For a large company, a cottage town on the territory of the complex is better. As many as 38 houses are waiting for vacationers. Renting a cottage will cost more than hotel accommodation, but it's worth it. "North Slope" is a high-class ski resort. If you live in St. Petersburg and enjoy skiing, you will definitely like it here.
Alpine ski slope
"Narrow" is a ski slope in the south-west of Moscow. In total, the complex has three slopes and a pair of ski tows. It’s not thick, but it’s all right in Moscow, without forcing skiing fans to go to suburban complexes to go skiing or snowboarding. It is located near the Bitsevsky Forest park, directly opposite the Uzkoye estate. The ski slopes of the complex are suitable for both beginners and more or less experienced skiers.
Here you can rent equipment inexpensively, as well as learn the basics of skiing in children and youth sports school. For those who like to ride in the dark, or do not have time to come to the slope, while light, lighting systems work. There are also snow cannons to keep the snow cover in good condition. A nearby cafe is always ready to receive visitors to the Uzkoye complex. The ski slope right in Moscow can be a great place to relax after a hard day's work.
Ski base "Chulkovo"
Just 20 kilometers from Moscow is the ski club named after Guy Severin. Here, skiers can find a slope to their liking. There are gentle, unpretentious slopes for beginners and difficult tracks for experienced athletes. If you came with your family to ride on "cheesecakes", then you will also get to the address.
At the ski base "Chulkovo" there is a school in which everyone can learn the secrets of skiing. Here you can rent equipment in parts or in full sets, and a small cafe on the territory of the ski complex will allow you to warm up and relax tired athletes.
Sports and ski complex "Fox Mountain"
Not far from the Pekhorka River is the all-season sports and ski complex "Fox Mountain". If you like extreme sports - here you are. There are ski slopes for beginners - gentle and safe, there are also tracks for experienced, confident extreme people. There is also a descent for those who first started skiing.
In the summer on the Fox Mountain you can go karting or play paintball. If you do not have your own equipment - it does not matter, here you can rent everything you need for outdoor activities. Every weekend on the territory of the sports and entertainment complex all kinds of entertainment events are held.
Resort "Snow Fairy Tale"
Shukolovo resort called “Snow Fairy Tale” is perfect for lovers of calm, measured relaxation in the fresh air. It has nine slopes for skiers, skate lovers can easily find an ice rink here, and those who prefer cross-country skiing will not be disappointed either. Various seminars and trainings are held here, and beautiful nature allows you to relax, even in the warm season.
Conclusion
For many, winter is a time of endless sitting at a computer or a malicious “wobble” through bars and clubs. Few people realize that winter sports are no less diverse than summer ones - you should not wait for the cold in anticipation of warmth, complaining about the frost and the icy wind. Having joined skiing, you will look forward to the snow.