Sounds like a stupid question with an obvious answer: skiing and snowboarding. But in reality, everything is much more interesting: firstly, skiing itself is far from limited to downhill skiing, the main thing is not to be afraid to try new things, and secondly, in addition to snowboarding and skiing, modern resorts have a lot of additional opportunities for active recreation and entertainment. Thus, the already famous Russian resort “Gorki Gorod” carried out a rebranding and expansion this year, now it is called the Krasnaya Polyana Resort, and a vacation there will impress even experienced travelers! But first things first.
Skiing and snowboarding
As we said at the beginning, snowboarding and skiing are not only and not so much about downhill slopes. The better your technique, the more different vivid emotions you can get from skating, and it’s never too late to learn and develop.
Krasnaya Polyana Resort has stunning off-piste routes: couloirs, breathtaking drops and fresh powder await both experienced freeriders and those who are new to it. Most importantly, do not forget to rent avalanche equipment and be sure to use the services of guides, since skiing on unfamiliar slopes without a knowledgeable person is very dangerous.
This year, the resort will have new illuminated night trails and world-class snow parks, which are also open not only during the day, but also after sunset. And most importantly, in addition to a series of figures from the professional line, there will be lines for beginners. Another new feature of the season will be a race zone with poles and professional timing, and for those who want to feel the real extreme, in winter there is a Freestyle school for skiers and snowboarders.
After skating
The most important part of a winter holiday with active sports should be quality recovery. Especially if you flew to the resort straight from the office, because in this case, strength and fatigue may prevent you from getting the most out of your vacation. The best way to cope with this task is an evening at the spa: a massage will speed up the blood and relax the muscles, and the aromas of medicinal herbs and flowers, dim lighting and calm music will erase from your memory the last thoughts about business and everyday life. What can we say about how pleasant it is to steam in a sauna in the mountains in winter!
Those who love freeride and jumping should also take care of relieving tension from the spine, and swimming in a pool does this perfectly, especially if it is a pool overlooking snow-capped mountains. The Krasnaya Polyana Resort has a variety of spa centers where you can harmonize your body and mind.
What else to do in the mountains in winter
You can go to the mountains in winter if only for the incredible panorama of snow-capped peaks, surrounded by which you feel like a tiny grain of sand in the cycle of time, and that makes you enjoy every moment even more. But even these impressions can be made even more acute if you look at the mountains from a height, for example, while racing on the highest and longest zipline in Russia, 1027 meters long! At the Gorky Fly amusement park you can also ride a mega swing over an abyss at an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level! The reward for your courage will be a unique view of snow-capped mountain peaks and breathtaking photographs for memory.
At Polyana 960 they offer to fulfill a childhood dream or spend a romantic date and see the main Caucasian ridge from a bird’s eye view from under the dome of a hot air balloon.
For children and adults who don’t mind reviving vivid emotions from childhood, there is a tubing zone at Polyana 960. This is a huge slide with ultra-modern inflatable cheesecakes that allow you to accelerate properly even on a slope with a slight slope. Sledding down the mountain on a tubing is not only a long drive with a breeze, but also a drag lift back to the starting point.
By the way, about holidays with children. Just because it’s too early for your children to go to ski school doesn’t mean they have no reason to go to a ski resort. At the Krasnaya Polyana Resort there are several children’s centers, educational playrooms, a creative workshop and even a “Legorod”, where children will be supervised while their parents ride. And both adults and children will definitely be delighted to interact with the cutest and kindest dogs – Siberian huskies. In the husky center of the resort, guests will be told about the culture and traditions of the northern peoples and the friendship between people and dogs, and then they will ride through the snowy forest on a real dog sled!
Also this year, a large modern skate park was built at the resort. The concrete pool with street elements around the edges was designed by Swedish designer John Magnusson, its radiuses are suitable for skaters, BMX/MTB and rollerbladers.
And finally, we will surprise you with the fact that at the Krasnaya Polyana Resort there is a lecture hall all winter long and master classes and meetings with AGGR (Association of Mountain Guides of Russia) guides are held. interesting people who talk about mountains, sports, safety, hobbies and travel. And it’s absolutely free.
In connection with such large-scale updates, Krasnaya Polyana Resort is holding a “Relax and Ski” promotion, within which it gives away ski passes when booking 4 and 5 star hotels! The offer is valid when booking on the official website.
